Zhang Yang took a sip of tea and continued to listen to Albertini.

"So, will you participate in this Beijing Olympics? Zhang Yang."

Participating in the Beijing Olympics? Zhang Yang was stunned and then knew what Albertini meant. He shook his head and said, "Dmi, maybe you don't know yet. I have issued a statement. Unless the Chinese Football Association apologizes to me for some things, I will not consider playing football for the national team. Well, the Olympics are also national teams."

Albertini was secretly happy when he heard Zhang Yang say this and said, "What about the World Cup?"

"World Cup?" Zhang Yang smiled bitterly, "The Chinese team has not qualified for the group stage in the Asian group stage of the South African World Cup, and has long missed the South African World Cup. Besides, it is still what I said just now. I cannot play on behalf of the Chinese team for the time being."

Albertini nodded, "I understand. However, Zhang, I am bluntly speaking, if a player cannot participate in the World Cup, it is definitely a lifelong regret. It can be said that you are a very talented and powerful player. When you first see you playing football, I remembered Basten. However, I realized that your characteristics are not very similar to Basten. However, I believe that your future will be as great as Basten. You are definitely a player that all coaches will need and appreciate very much. I think your height in the world football world may even be as high as Basten in the future, but I mean the achievements of the club. I think you should understand what I mean, as a professional player. Just getting honors in the club is not enough.

, it is necessary to have the honor of the national team to achieve his dominance. Stefano and Puskas have won the Champions League five times and scored countless goals in their lives, but their status in football is hard to compare with Beckenbauer and Cruyff because they lack the honor of the national team. In addition to the glory of Milan, Basten helped the Netherlands win the European Cup in 1988, which is also the brightest jewelry of his career. Of course, we all know that Basten lacks a World Cup championship, otherwise he could be called the King of Football. I said this, I think you also understand what I mean. A great player, in addition to performing well in the club, also needs to show himself on a stage like the World Cup in order to truly be called great."

Zhang Yang pondered for a moment. Although he didn't know Albertini's real purpose, he seemed to feel a little meaning. He nodded and said, "Dimi, thank you for your concern. I was flattered by comparing me with Basten. However, I think you also know that it is not that I don't want to play for the country and don't want to get the honor of the national team, but for a reason. Well, things are complicated, but what I want to say is that I will not bow down and use my dignity to pray for a national team's appearance. "

When Zhang Yang and Albertini were communicating, Mendes did not speak, but was drinking coffee and listening. Mendes had guessed Albertini's purpose at this time, but he was not going to say anything. At the same time, Mendes was also very satisfied with Zhang Yang's verbal response, and Zhang Yang's response was very appropriate. The media that always pointed at Zhang Yang should really listen to Zhang Yang's words. Zhang Yang's dealing with people and words was quite mature.

"It was the Chinese Football Association who asked you to be a lobbyist?" Zhang Yang asked suddenly.

Mendes was drinking coffee and was choked by Zhang Yang's words. Albertini was also stunned. He didn't expect Zhang Yang to misunderstand him like this.

"No, no, of course not." Albertini shook his hand, then he pondered for a moment and said, "Well, Zhang, I understand your situation, you are at a deadlock with the Chinese national team. Although I don't know much about the situation of the Chinese Football Association, I have heard of it. They will not bow to a player. This is normal. In fact, the Italian Football Association will not apologize to a player. I believe you have also realized this."

Zhang Yang nodded, said nothing, but signaled Albertini to continue.

"Under the current circumstances, the deadlock between you and the Chinese national team has not yet been resolved. Well, the Chinese team is destined to miss the South African World Cup, so no matter what, you are destined to miss the World Cup in two years. If I remember correctly, two years later, you are twenty-four years old, which is the beginning of a real golden career for a shooter. At that time, you will miss the most important feast in the world football world. This is really a pity. After the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the next World Cup will be four years ago in 2014. I won't talk about whether you will play for the Chinese team at that time, even if you represent China, it is really a pity.

The team is playing, I believe that you also know one thing. With the current strength of the Chinese team, it is difficult to get tickets to the 2014 World Cup. Of course, if you join, the Chinese team's hope of getting tickets to the 2014 World Cup will increase a lot. However, there is a situation that is very likely to happen, that is, the Chinese team did not get tickets to the 2014 World Cup, then you will miss this World Cup again. At that time, you were already twenty-eight years old. This is the peak time for a shooter. If you miss the World Cup again this time, I think it is really a pity, not only you, but also the loss of football."

Zhang Yang was a little confused by Albertini's words.

"Dimi, I still don't know your true purpose." Zhang Yang scratched his head in confusion and said.

Albertini heard Zhang Yang ask such a direct question, and knew that it was time to unveil the trump card.

"Zhang, two years later, you were twenty-four years old, six years later, you were twenty-eight years old, these two World Cup years, for you, you were a player's energy, experience gradually matured and accumulated, until it was the most prosperous time, and later, in the 2018 World Cup, you were already thirty-two years old, at that time, the players' status generally began to gradually decline, so, there is no doubt that the South African World Cup and the 2014 World Cup,

I suspect it is the most suitable stage for you! Zhang Yang, you should not waste this time. This is also your opportunity, and it is also the most suitable stage and opportunity for football to give you! I know the deadlock between you and the Chinese national team, and at present, this kind of ice is difficult to break, so it almost blocks your path to representing the Chinese football team in the World Cup. If a player like you misses the World Cup, it will be a regret for football. So, here, I raise a possibility. Maybe things can be solved."

Speaking of this, Albertini paused for a moment, and Zhang Yang also looked up at Albertini.

Albertini took a sip of tea, moistened her voice, and then said the ultimate purpose of the trip, "Zhang Yang, I think you can consider the Italian team. You have played in the Serie A for a season, and there are many similarities in tactics between a league and a national team. I believe you also have some understanding of the Italian national team. In addition, among your teammates, Pirlo, Gattuso, Ambrocini, Giladino and Bonella, are also Italian internationals. You and them are also very good.

Familiar and tacit understanding. The strength of the Italian team is not comparable to that of the Chinese team. If you participate in the Italian team, then it is very likely to win the World Cup championship. And this is also a good way to solve the deadlock between you and the Chinese team. After all, it is really a pity for a player like you to not be able to participate in the World Cup. This is not the words of Albertini, the vice chairman of the Italian Football Association, but the words of Albertini, a former player. I really think so, Zhang."

Albertini did not lie. He really felt that it would be a pity if there were no players of Zhang Yang of the World Cup.

In Albertini's view, if Zhang Yang can play for the Italian team, then the hope of Italian team winning the World Cup and the European Cup will increase greatly. Moreover, for Zhang Yang personally, he can also show his talent on the world's highest-level stage. This is a matter of mutual benefit. Zhang Yang should have no reason to refuse. No player can reject the temptation of the World Cup, and no player can reject the call of the world champion team Italy. Albertini is still relatively confident in this.

After hearing Albertini say this, Zhang Yang's face no longer calm.

Albertini looked at the young man and saw the expression on Zhang Yang's face changing repeatedly. The young man finally picked up the tea and took a big sip, which showed how fierce the struggle in his heart was.

"Zhang, I also know that this matter is very important. You don't need to answer me immediately. You can think about it before answering me."

"No, Demi." Zhang Yang looked up and looked seriously at the eyes of the Italian Football Association vice chairman Albertini, and said slowly, "I think I can make a decision now."

Albertini looked at Zhang Yang in surprise, obviously not expecting Zhang Yang to be able to give a reply so soon. Moreover, Albertini vaguely felt in his heart that the answer given by Zhang Yang might not be what he wanted. Although he thought this idea was too incredible, there were still people in this world who would reject the Italian team's call, but Albertini clearly felt this way.

Zhang Yang said, "Dmi, I must admit that I am very moved by your suggestions, really moved. No player can resist the temptation of the World Cup, and the Italian team's call is also very attractive! In addition, I do have a strong relationship with the Chinese Football Association, and it is difficult to get the opportunity to play on behalf of the Chinese team. Even if I can enter the Chinese national team, it is a strange environment. As you said, I may not know more about the Chinese team as much as I know about the Italian team. After all, in the Milan team, several of my teammates are Italian internationals. In addition, the Chinese team is far less powerful than the Italian team. No matter which World Cup, the Italian team is a favorite to win the championship, and the Chinese team is difficult to obtain the right to qualify in the group stage of the World Cup Asian qualifiers. No matter where, for me, joining the Chinese team is desirable.

It's all very bad situations, and joining the Italian team is undoubtedly the best. This can make my career more perfect. I can even win the World Cup and even win the Hercules Cup more than once. However, I thought about it. It's really not the football I want to fight in the blue jersey of Italy. It's really not the football I want, even if it's not just Italy, or other teams invite me, and it's hard to feel your identity. Although the football in my country is bad, even devastated, and I'm almost unlikely to play for the Chinese team, but I still can't imagine how I'm wearing the jersey of other national teams. In that way, I will feel the power of playing football. Demi, thank you for your kindness. I can feel your sincerity, but I have to regret to tell you. I can't join the Italian team."

"Why? I really can't understand!" Albertini almost stood up. Although he had a premonition, Albertini still felt unusually incredible when he heard Zhang Yang rejected it directly. In his opinion, this was simply impossible. If anyone made a choice, he would choose to play for the Italian team without hesitation. There is no doubt about this! On the one hand, the strength of the Chinese team is simply incomparable to the Italian team. In addition, the players themselves have an inseparable conflict with the Football Association. On the other hand, it is the invitation of the world champion team Italy, with great sincerity. To participate in the Italian team, there is a great hope to win the World Cup and win the Hercules Cup.

In addition, it is possible to win the European Cup championship, become a legend in football, win both fame and fortune, or even become a great figure like the king of football Pele or king of football Maradona. Just imagine this beautiful scene and you can see that this is something that no player will refuse. In addition, in the Italian team, there is no example of foreign players joining. Camoranesi is an example. The Argentine joined the Italian team. What did he get? He won the 2006 German World Cup championship. When Camoranesi won the Hercules Cup in Germany, people would only praise him, praise him, cheer him, and thank him for his contribution to the Italian team, without any other complaints.

It can even be said that when he heard Zhang Yang refuse directly, Albertini not only couldn't believe it, but also felt that Zhang Yang was a little ungrateful, or a little stupid.

Zhang Yang's mood had calmed down at this time. In fact, when he said the words of rejection just now, he felt very regretful and uncomfortable. He almost nodded in agreement, but in the end he chose to refuse.

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Dimi. I think you should have heard of my story. At the beginning, for me, becoming a professional player was my biggest dream. At that time, I wanted to continue my football dream. Fortunately, I did not accept my fate, but chose to fight and work hard. I went to France and found my football dream there. Although the process was tortuous, I was very happy that a team was willing to accept me. Thanks to Father Fernandez and Marseille, where I got the opportunity. Fortunately, I seized this rare opportunity, which allowed my football dream to continue, where I became a real one.

A true professional player! Demi, you may not imagine how happy I was at that time, when I first wore a Marseille jersey match, first touching the ball, and the first goal, I really felt that I was the happiest person on this planet! Really, at that time, I felt that the sky was so blue and the white clouds were so beautiful, and when the fans shouted my name, it was like a dream. At that time, I told myself, this is what I want, I will definitely cherish this opportunity, work hard, and keep working hard, because I want to keep going like this, be happy like this, be able to play football, and be able to score goals, which is the happiest thing!"

Zhang Yang was a little excited, his eyes were a little red, he wiped it secretly, smiled embarrassedly, and then said, "At the beginning, I was sad and sad because I was not able to get the call of the national team. I thought that any player dreamed of playing for his motherland, playing football with the cheers and cheers of the fans of the motherland. Seeing his football talent bring happiness and joy to the fans of the motherland, this is undoubtedly a great happiness for a player. At that time, I was a little sad, but soon, my friends in China told me that when I saw me in the Marseille team and the performance in the club was getting better and better, they were very happy, very happy, and very excited, because the time difference was that the European League live broadcast was in China.

It's midnight in China, but, my friends and family told me that although it's midnight, every weekend and every game day, as long as there is a live broadcast of the game, there are so many fans waiting in front of the TV, waiting to watch me, cheer for my outstanding performance, cheer for my goals, and even when I miss the opportunity, they are sadder than myself. When I score a goal, their cheers are louder than ever! At that time, I thought, why do they support me so much, why? Just because I have excellent performance? No no no no no! There are many players with excellent performance! They cheer for me, proud of me, I am happy, they are happy, I am hurt

They are also sad! Because, I have a common identity with them. We are both Chinese, I am their compatriots, and they are my compatriots! This cannot be changed at any time! I am happy to have such compatriots and fans, and I also love my motherland. Although I also know that I play football on behalf of other national teams, this does not mean that I betray my motherland. Some domestic fans will even understand and support me, but I can't pass this level of my own! When wearing other national team jerseys, I can't imagine how my compatriots should cheer for me and applaud me. Even if someone applauds or even if someone blesses me, I will think that is a great irony.

Thorn! I long for honor! Extremely long for honor, but honor is not the only one. I don’t want to lose the most primitive feeling of happiness that football brings me! To be honest, I also want to join other national teams. I was moved by your suggestions, and I was very moved, but I cannot convince myself that little persistence deep in my heart! I can’t pass my own level! As for the national team, maybe the day my relationship with the Chinese Football Association will ease, maybe, one day I may participate in the national team to play a few games, maybe I will work hard for the qualification of the World Cup amid the cheering of the fans of my motherland. Maybe, I will not succeed, but I think this process will be very sweet."

Speaking of this, Zhang Yang seemed to be in deep thought. He suddenly raised his head and said mockingly: "It can be said that I am also very conflicted. Maybe I will regret my decision today in the future, but at least, now, I will not regret it."

Albertini was a little dazed. He listened quietly, and it could even be said that he was moved by Zhang Yang's words.

At this time, Albertini looked at the Chinese young man in front of him, as if time and space were passing by, and a person came to his mind.

George Wea, Albertini's teammate when he was in AC Milan!

In the history of world football, George Wea is the only one who missed the World Cup as the world's number one player, the only one who missed the World Cup, as the world's number one player. This is one of the biggest regrets in the history of world football.

On October 1, 1966, Via was born in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. He grew up in a slum when he was young, but he developed a noble character of modesty and kindness since childhood. After years of traveling to Liberia, Cameroon, France, Via joined AC Milan in the summer of 1995, and formed the most famous trio "Golden Trident" after the "Three Musketeers of the Netherlands" with Savicevic and Baggio! Via was at the peak of his personal career at the time and won the honors of African Footballer, European Footballer and World Footballer. In more than a century of football history, successful players like Via were rare. Via's outstanding performance also freed AC Milan fans from the pain of losing Van Basten.

However, George Wei's lifelong regret is that he has never participated in the World Cup. The weakness of the Liberian national team and the intrigue political disputes among the Football Association officials have led to Liberia being a second-rate team in Africa. As a Liberian child, Wei's biggest dream is to be able to represent the motherland in a World Cup and show the charm of the motherland on the world's largest football stage. For this reason, he personally funded the Liberian national team for a long time, and even burdened all away games of the Liberian team in the 1998 World Cup qualifiers.

Fees. What a selfless spirit. How many stars can be like him? Only those who are purely zealous about football will do this. Unfortunately, Liberia's strength is too weak, and Wei's wish is finally disappointed. Poor Wei's efforts and efforts are put into the team again and again. Even the team's food, accommodation, travel expenses, and bonuses are often paid by him, but Liberia is still an Adou who can't afford it. Wei's ability has a lot of skills but cannot show it for the country, so he can only watch his team fall in the qualifiers again and again.

In fact, if Wei'er chose to represent the French national team after getting his French passport, no one would blame him. After all, he had not played for Liberia at that time, and France could be said to be his second hometown. He still joined the Liberian national team without hesitation, fought with them, and shed tears on the battlefield together...

Albertini admired his former teammate, but he also regretted Via! Because if Via joined the French team at that time, he would be the absolute main force of the French team, and would also win the World Cup with the French team and win the European Cup. Via will be even greater.

That's right, Albertini admires Via, but he still regrets. If possible, he still hopes that Via will have a World Cup journey. At least, on the day of retirement, it will not be so regretful. Such a great player has never participated in the World Cup. What a regret.

Zhang Yang at this time is so similar to Wei'er at that time. No matter what aspect of the experience, he looked at it. Does Wei'er want to participate in the World Cup? Of course not, otherwise Wei'er would not have personally spent money to support his own team in the World Cup qualifiers.

So, thinking of Wei's story, Albertini felt that he could understand Zhang Yang. Moreover, compared with Wei's original situation, Zhang Yang's current situation was even worse. Wei's at least can participate in the Liberian national team, become the captain and core of the team, and lead the team to work hard and fight towards the dream of the World Cup. However, Zhang Yang is still excluded from the national team, and there is no chance to represent China in the competition.

Albertini really regrets Zhang Yang, but he really feels that such a player must appear on the World Cup stage. For both public and private, he hopes to persuade Zhang Yang to join the Italian national team and represent Italy. Albertini also tried to make the final effort and said: "Your thought, I think I can understand your thoughts. I once had a teammate who made the same decision as you. Well, that's right, it's Via, George Via! Until he retired, he couldn't play in the world.

Cup, I have to say, that is something that makes fans all over the world regret! In addition, I think you know about Camoranesi, he is an Argentinian, but he played football on behalf of Italy and held the Hercules Cup in Germany two years ago. Italian fans are grateful to him and cheered for him, and even his motherland Argentina cheered for him. It is not unacceptable to play on behalf of other national teams. In world football, such things are very common, and you don’t need to have too much psychological burden!”

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