Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

In 1841, the first 11-a-side football match appeared at Eton College in England. This is because at that time, each dormitory in the school housed 10 students and one teacher. After class, there were often football games between the dormitories, which eventually led to the formation of an 11-versus-11 game system.

In the mid-19th century, the Industrial Revolution in Britain promoted the development of modern football. Because the industrial revolution at that time required a large number of skilled workers, various technical schools came into being to train these skilled workers. Students from different regions in the school had different requirements for football game methods and on-field behavior. In order to ensure that students with different football backgrounds If people can play together, there is an urgent need for unified football rules. On October 26, 1863, the first unified football rules were produced at the University of Cambridge in England. This day is recognized around the world as the birth day of modern football.

In the second half of the 19th century, football matches became more and more intense, and more and more spectators watched the football. Some clubs began to charge tickets for economic interests, and football matches began to enter the commercialization stage and become professional. FIFA was founded in 1904. By the 21st century, it had more than 200 member associations, making it the international sports organization with the largest number of member associations. Each continent, country and region also has its own relevant football institutions.

The international competitions affiliated to FIFA include: World Cup, World Youth Football Championship, World Junior Football Championship, and World Women's Football Championship. Among them, the World Cup is the largest and highest-level competition and is one of the most important sports events in the world. The Olympic football competition is part of the International Olympic Committee's series of competitions.

The Olympic football competition began in the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, France. At the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, France, and the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis, the United States, football was played as a demonstration event. This became an official event at the London Olympics in 1908.

At the beginning of the 20th century, football was rapidly promoted in European countries, and football clubs were established in various countries. The relationship between football and commodity society was increasingly deepened, and a group of people made a living by playing football. Since then, professional football has become popular in continental Europe. The technical level of professional athletes who have gone through long-term training and competition on the Olympic football field is significantly higher than that of amateur athletes. This huge gap between levels makes the Olympic football competition lose its competitiveness and excitement, and affects the enthusiasm of many regions to participate in the Olympic Games.

This year's London Olympics runs from April 27 to October 31. On April 28, the Spanish national football team played for the first time. They played against the Dutch team. At the beginning, the Dutch team scored the first goal with a decisive kick, but I don’t know if Alfonso was present. The reason inspired them, and in the end they scored 3-1, completing Spain's first show. Nearly thirty football teams were eliminated in the first round, and only Chile was left among the four South American countries. After the start of the second round, Spain faced the Russian Empire on May 6. In the end, I don’t know if it was the last time they won by a big score. The Dutch cause inspired them, and the Spanish team continued to advance and beat the opponent 4-1. And this time.

Ten days have passed since Alfonso came to England. A king has been away for more than five days and that is a very long time. Domestic problems have already come one after another, especially during this period in Spain. Time had already taken to prepare everything he had asked to arrange before. So he finally left the UK and returned to Spain on May 7. It has been more than 10 days since he left Spain.

May 10th is a day worth remembering. This day in 1865 once made Americans cheer, because on this day, after the South lost the American Civil War, their federal president Jefferson Davis It was on this day that he was captured.

The whole country in France was sad for this, because it was on this day in 1871 that the Franco-Prussian War ended with Prussia's victory over France. After the territories of Alsace and Lorraine were ceded, the Prussian state and the German Empire had resources. Gradually surpassing France. ….

For the Spaniards, this day also represents the arrival of Columbus, the hero of Spain's territorial expansion, in leading a fleet to the Cayman Islands and becoming the first Europeans to reach the Americas.

And it was on such a day that Spain and the four South American countries quietly made an action in Madrid that would shock the world in the future. . . . . .

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"Your Excellency, why did you agree to their request? Isn't this a disguised form of pressure on us to gain muscle?"

"But otherwise, don't we have a little pressure? Don't play that game. Some time ago, the Morgan family was still urging us to pay off our debts. Those guys who eat people without spitting out their bones actually want us to become the Colon Islands. The 100-year interest lease is a disguised form of asking us to buy land?" The more he spoke, the more excited Raphael became.

"But didn't you agree to rent the Colon Islands and Guayaquil to a Spaniard? Isn't this the same thing?"

"Are you questioning me, Your Excellency, Home Secretary?"

"No, no, President, I really don't think we have gods, it's just interests. I know how difficult it is for the President to safeguard Ecuador's interests. I know how hard the President is for Ecuador..."

"Okay, needless to say this. I know you are a little unwilling to accept that we were independent from Spain a hundred years ago, and now depending on the situation, we have to return to the embrace of Spain. But this time is different from the last time. It is absolutely different. Same, Haier, do you know? There is going to be a war in Europe, and we may also involve ourselves. Now the confrontation between Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary and some countries in Eastern Europe is becoming more and more obvious. And according to the news we have received, If a war breaks out, it is very unlikely that our big neighbor in the north will not be so easy to talk to now, and maybe they will go straight in and occupy our territory.\

,"Raphael's heart trembled with coldness. Ecuador has been in his hands for more than ten years. He needs to keep this country intact. In order to fight against the possible invasion of the United States, he must find a country to stop its invasion, and Britain, France, Germany, and Austria-Hungary do not need it. Having said that, they are all fighting against each other. How can they come here to care about these things? Even if they care about these things, it is of very low importance. Don't make yourself embarrassed by not catching the fox. Things promised to powerful countries are often asked for payment later, so it is better to find someone who can settle them all at once from the beginning.

Thinking about the big countries, there are also Italy, the Ottoman Empire, Japan and Spain in Asia.

Needless to say, Japan should ask a group of guys whose lives are not much better than theirs to come here and don’t let them stay when the time comes. Just look at the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

The Ottoman Empire is now fully prepared to be suppressed by Tsarist Russia and Britain. Even if there is some effort, it may not be enough. The Kingdom of Italy, which is also a big country in Europe, has strength, but their vision may not go beyond the Mediterranean. They are still racking their brains for places such as Libya and Ethiopia, and the King of Italy's ambitions are not small. It's easy to treat guests but hard to send them off, so the gain outweighs the losses. So after picking and choosing, the only thing left was the Spanish Empire.

Spain's image is now at least better than that of other countries, making South Americans, especially Ecuadorians, more favorable.

Of course, as the president of a country, he cannot be emotional, and Spain itself has that kind of strength.

Haier came back to his senses from the news he just heard, and carefully recalled what the president said at the beginning to the possible predictions now. As long as he put himself in his shoes and changed his position, he suddenly discovered that things turned out to be like this. Spain's role is even clearer. Thinking again of the uninterrupted secret talks between the presidents of the four countries when they were in the UK a few days ago. ….

It is already very clear, that is, these four countries have formed an alliance, and they have also roped in Spain. It seems that the Spanish Empire is still the leader of the alliance. What the president just said is different from what he said before. What he probably means is that the relationship between countries is now one. When he thought of the Four Nations Alliance again, Haier felt relieved. And with the same thoughts as him, there are other presidents from the other three countries who are convinced or are their successors.

First update, this book is a slow-burning type. What I want to disclose here is that the plot is much wider than the history. Some book friends said whether World War I and World War II will disappear or not happen. Hehe, I can dramatize it. To be honest, absolutely not. Many very influential events in history are still going on, but I will minimize the impact caused by the rise of Spain. This will not hinder the principled progress of historical events. As for the development of things, as mentioned above, many book friends should have guessed in what way I reduced Spain’s status in Europe? Yes, the idea is to create artificial conflicts. What if Spain transfers its troops away from its homeland to fight against the United States and aid its allies in South America?

Finally, I feel that I can control this book more and more. Is it possible that everyone’s votes will be more powerful?

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