"Chinese football, stand up from now on!"

The top leader of the Football Association suddenly shouted on the rostrum...

Although it sounds a bit weird, it seems to make some sense. However, if it is a World Cup, not just the Olympics, this sentence may be more convincing.

Since the reform and opening up, the Chinese people who have been weak for a long time have always regarded the level of sports as a symbol of national strength and an important way to fight with the Western world. The women's volleyball team won the "five consecutive championships" in the 1980s, which was considered to have "promoted national prestige". However, as the world's largest ball, the performance of football has always been so cowardly, which has become a big rock that has weighed on the hearts of the Chinese people. Some people have even raised it to the level of national dignity and honor for discussion.

The madness after the game is indescribable, and ccbv5 immediately collected voices from all over the country:

"I planned to go to the hospital for treatment this afternoon, but after I arrived at the hospital, I found that the doctors in the internal medicine department of the hospital were gone. After asking, I found out that not the doctors in the emergency department had gone to see the Chinese team play football. I didn't think about complaining, and immediately squeezed into a place with TV and watched the game myself."

"The gymnasium, electric classroom, canteen and other places with TVs in our school were all over. The students were sweating profusely, but they were enthusiastic. Every time the Chinese team members broke into the penalty area, they would cheer desperately; if there was a shot on the field, the cheers were even more deafening; when they scored, they were like becoming immortals."

"In the afternoon, our company had a meeting with a very important customer, but the boss said that we would cheer for the Chinese team! If the National Olympic Team scored a goal, I would reward each of them with 1,000 yuan! As a result, each of us got 4,000 yuan... Ah, come on the National Football Team! I hope you will always be the ever-winning generals!"

"When I first won the Korean youth team in the Dunhill Cup, I thought it was just luck."

"Two weeks ago, I was looking forward to this afternoon's game. This is a war with them for the next ten years. The players on both sides are equal. I think if we can defeat them again today, it proves that we are not winning by luck, but by fighting hard. I really didn't expect that we could beat them a 4:0."

"I just want to fry some peanuts and drink some Hongxing Erguotou now."

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After Xu Dingmao left the press conference in shame, Horton and Zheng Zhi walked to the front desk with a smile. They were really eager to come out. No one was interested in listening to Xu Dingmao looking for reasons for failure. It was a matter for Koreans. As a Chinese, I just wanted to hear Horton and Zheng Zhi share the joy of victory.

Even the top leaders of the Football Association appeared here for the first time.

Holden smiled and showed his white teeth.

"I have said a long time ago that we will not capsize at home, because we are the strongest team in Asia. A strong team naturally has to show the style of a strong team. We did it and delivered a 4:0 result. I have always instilled in players such will and confidence, so that they can understand that we have the strength to defeat any team and be in Asia."

He specifically stated that it was within Asia, not the world, otherwise the cowhide would be blown away.

"I often think that football coaches are like artists. They need knowledge and rationality, and at the same time they also have to show artistic inspiration and passion from time to time." He was complacent and couldn't help but praise himself. Of course, Horton did not forget Zheng Zhi, the signature star who performed well in all three games. He said: "Zheng Zhi's performance is impeccable. He not only fulfilled the responsibility of organizing offense and defense, but also shot and scored, and had a selfless mind. Having such an excellent player is indeed the luck of Chinese football."

Horton has been in both the Chinese national team and the National Olympic Team since July last year. In the agreement signed by the Chinese Football Association with him, the achievements of these two national teams are closely related to his fate of coaching in China. According to this agreement, Horton's primary task is to lead the team into Sydney, which is an important condition for whether he can renew his contract with the Chinese Football Association. Then the next task is to enter next year's semi-finals of the Asian Cup. As for the World Cup qualifiers, it seems that Horton must lead the team.

The arrogant Horton talked high, and said: "I am confident that I can create a glorious history of Chinese football in Sydney. We will not only play the group stage in the Sydney Olympics, but we may be able to break out of the group stage. Let's wait and see."

In addition, he also emphasized that 90% of the Chinese national Olympic team members will be included in the national team training list next year, and the technical and development potential of Chinese national Olympic team players is higher than that of national team members.

"There is no doubt that these players are the future of Chinese football. They are the main players of the future national team unless they are affected by injuries and condition."

The commander of the Chinese national team, Olympic team and youth team, Horton, the commander of the three armed forces, achieved his promise with victory. The leaders of the Football Association naturally said to the reporter happily: "Chinese football has finally made convincing progress and gratifying results, and we should fully support Horton."

"Horton is a successful coach who hired foreign coaches in the Chinese Football Association to coach. His abilities have been reflected in the Chinese team's competition. The successful qualifying of the Chinese Olympic team is enough to show Horton's coaching ability and level."

After hearing the leader's words, Horton was naturally even happier: "Now I really feel the enthusiasm and support of the Chinese Football Association for me."

While excited, the British coach even claimed: "I want to settle in China forever, with good social security in China, high work salary, and football has improved."

The reporters began to shout, "Hurry and buy a courtyard house in the capital!"

Siheyuan... Zheng Zhi was choked for a while while silent.

Horton continued to show his ambition: "Chinese football faces three major competitions: the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the 2000 Asian Cup, and the 2002 World Cup. The current Olympic team players will be the main force of these three competitions. Olympic team players can fully assume the heavy responsibility of these three competitions."

"According to my vision, after the 2000 Sydney Olympics, 4 to 6 players over 23 years old can form the strongest national team and go to Lebanon to participate in the 2000 Asian Cup. This national team will continue to prepare for the 2002 World Cup. The Olympic team will participate in a series of world and intercontinental competitions without stopping. After training and accumulated experience, it is extremely ideal to participate in the World Cup. By then, the Chinese national team will be a vibrant and combat-oriented team."

Wow ~

There was a lot of praise off the stage.

This is like the head coach of the Chinese national team, so insightful. What was Qi Wusheng in the past? He had no vision at all. Look at him, Horton had already thought of the plans for the next few years. Although he was a foreigner, he was more devoted and devoted than the Chinese!

The new view proposed by Horton has been endorsed by many journalists, believing that this is a new idea to revitalize Chinese football.

After bragging, Horton also became pragmatic, "In the top nine matches, the Chinese team defeated South Korea and Bahrain team successfully qualifying, which is natural, because South Korea and Bahrain are not the opponent of the Chinese team at all. However, if the Chinese team wants to achieve good results in the Sydney Olympics, they must go out and train with the world's strong teams. We should go to Europe for training."

"I expect the National Olympic Team to reorganize in January next year, followed by two rounds of training, 7-day and 10-day training sessions, playing three warm-up matches, and the opponents in the warm-up matches all chose European and American strong teams."

There was another warm applause from the audience. Horton's voice was so powerful. At least he drew a big cake for the Chinese people. This cake was really exciting.

Including Zheng Zhi, he was also applauding gently. In the past, the gap between Horton and Chinese football was too big, and even he could not imagine how far the future would develop. His fate was closely tied to Horton and the national team, and he would use it together and lose it together. Naturally, he did not want the latter.

"Zheng Zhi, what do you think of the head coach?"

"I? Raise my hands to show support."

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The Chinese team advanced from the group one round ahead of schedule, and the last round of matches against Bahrain lost its meaning. However, in Asia, it was not just the Chinese team, but also the Japanese team did it. They also qualified in advance. The head coach of the Japanese Olympic team Trusi Ebe Horton was even more arrogant. He even shouted at the press conference that the Japanese Olympic team wanted to win medals at the Olympics. In comparison, Horton was considered low-key.

However, Holden's words at the press conference still drove the whole of South Korea crazy.

"South Korea, Bahrain is not our opponent at all. We are going to compete with European strong teams." This sentence hit the Koreans nakedly. When the three major Korean sports newspapers "Seoul Sports", "North Korea Sports" and "Sports Today" reprinted this sentence by Horton at the same time, fans of the Republic of Korea went completely crazy.

"Arrogant Holden!"

"The villain succeeds!"

"Wait, the Asian Cup is coming!"

"We will take revenge!"

"One day, when we win the game again, you will also have a day of despair!"

When people think of the failure of 0:4, they grit their teeth. It is estimated that this score will be a heart disease of Korean football for a long time in the future.

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A week later, the Chinese team won Bahrain 2:0 away and advanced to the Sydney Olympics with a record of winning all four games. Japan and Kuwait were also heading to Sydney. Everything was settled.

The AFC official website also congratulated the three national teams and summarized the Olympic qualifiers.

Those who win the midfielder will win the world. Whether it is China or Japan, Zheng Zhi and Nakada Hideho are the core of the midfield. In addition to the two of them, Li Yin, Nakamura Shunsuke and others have all shown their abilities. On the contrary, because of the lack of excellent midfielders, South Korea cannot compete with China, and hate the group stage...

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Time turned to late July. Half of this summer passed. Zheng Zhi only took a week off at his home in Shenyang, and then flew to Germany again and began training with his new club teammates.

This season, there are no more Li Yin, Li Weifeng and Yang Chen, and they are replaced by future superstars such as Barack. The Frankfurt Club, which still has many Chinese internationals, has come to the Chinese team to prepare for the new season. This club now has a very high popularity in China, higher than Manchester United and AC Milan who won the 1999 Champions League. Although Leverkusen did not come to China, its popularity has also risen sharply. In their specialty stores in the Chinese capital, Shenyang, Shanghai and Guangzhou, the No. 10 jersey has been sold madly. Although Leverkusen’s No. 10 jersey on China Street is rampant, the store still sold 100,000 pieces in just one month. This data directly cut all Leverkusen players...

Many people have not yet understood how great Zheng Zhi's commercial value is, but the competitive value is clearer. Zheng Zhi came here with the title of the best newcomer in the Bundesliga. Even Barack was defeated by him. No one dared to underestimate these two young men when they appeared in the training ground. Even the Brazilian national team admitted that Emerson and Ze Roberto had dared to underestimate them.

Of course, Zheng Zhi dared not look down on his new teammates. Here, he actually has no advantage. Anyone who pulls out will be stars, and some stars are more big names than him, such as Emerson, Ze Roberto, and Barack, who are all world-class midfielders behind him. Novotney’s defenders were also world-class defenders at the time. Not to mention the captain Kirsten, the new Neuville is also a bit inferior.

Zheng Zhi and Barak both greeted their club teammates politely, but there were still many guys who didn't know the names.

For example, the Brazilian Ponte who just reported to him. Ponte is a Brazilian. He used to play at the Guarani Club in Paraguay, South America, and is a little-known guy here.

Another Zheng Zhi was a little impressed, but his name was very impressive, Thomas Buldaridge transferred from Cologne Fortuna in the Bundesliga.

There is also a Czech player, Vlatislav Grasco, who transferred from Bratislava International Club.

These three people are younger than Zheng Zhi, but compared to others, they are young people again.

When facing Zheng Zhi, they all felt a little restrained. The 19-year-old Zheng Zhi is already the best newcomer in the Bundesliga. They are nothing, so they act more politely.

Of course, besides fame, strength is more important. Although Zheng Zhi's strength is excellent, he has no advantage in this team. Ze Roberto and Emerson are the main players of Brazil's midfielders. Zheng Zhi won the best newcomer in the Bundesliga, so Zheng Zhi is also very low-key.

When he was just a newcomer, he could only rely on Barack for the time being. Bringing together was the most natural choice. However, Emerson obviously had a good impression of Zheng Zhi. The two of them not only exchanged jerseys last season, but this season Emerson also gave the No. 10 jersey to Zheng Zhi, but also took Zheng Zhi's helicopter.

So when he saw Zheng Zhi and Barak staying together, Emerson took the initiative to say hello.

"Hey, you two novices,"

"Come here, come here,"

Emerson waved, "Join to play the game."

On the first day of training, there will be no large amount of exercise training, it will be restored. Emerson asked everyone to play with the monkeys together.

"Let's start with you, you two come and grab the ball."

He pointed at Ponte and Grasco. These two guys are the most unfamous rookies, so naturally they asked them to grab the ball first.

Everyone had no objection, so a big circle formed here and started playing.

But just now, the captain Kirsten appeared on the training ground.

"Hey guys,"

"Stop playing, hurry up and go to the conference room, something big will happen."

Kirsten waved his hand and greeted everyone and rushed over.

"What a big deal, captain, is Bayern Munich calling?"

"Be serious, the boss held a press conference." Kirsten glared at Novotney and explained further seriously, "He went to get tested."

"Uh! Why don't I know?"
To be continued...