The biggest fanatic in football

Chapter 90 Unexpected Recruitment

"Bang!"

"Whoosh~"

Alves once again watched the ball fly into the net.

He took off his gloves:

"That's it for today's extra practice. You've probably shot...30?"

Li Polo shrugged his shoulders noncommittally:

"Maybe."

After practicing for half an hour, after deducting the time spent picking up the ball, he completed at least more than 500 shots. Even his right foot felt a slight pain, but his success rate was still pitifully low.

Diego Alves is a goalkeeper who is very good at saving, and is especially recognized as a penalty save master. His reaction speed and attack ability are second to none in the entire La Liga, and he once became the Brazilian national goalkeeper because of his outstanding performance.

It’s just that because Inter Milan goalkeeper Cesar is always strong, and there is the younger generation Alisson, Ederson has grown rapidly, and Alves, who was born at the wrong time, has only a handful of opportunities to perform in the Selecao...

Alves put his gloves under his arm and helped Lee Polo clean up the football that had rolled to the floor, while sending him encouragement:

"Brother, I thought you were just acting on a whim at first, but I didn't expect that you would really train yourself every day..."

He smiled and shook his head:

"As a Brazilian player playing in Spain, I really can't accept having such a self-disciplined maniac next to me."

The pace of life in Spain is slow, and Brazilian players are famous in football for their lack of self-discipline. Alves can take the initiative to train more, which is already an anomaly...

Li Polo stretched out his foot and kicked a football to the sidelines, baring his teeth:

"My time as a professional player is too short, and my basic skills are too poor. If I don't practice extra, I'm afraid I won't become a top star before I retire."

Alves waved to the staff outside the venue, indicating that they could come in to clean up, then turned around and said:

"Superstar? You are already one now!"

Li Polo shook his head and smiled:

"It's not enough!"

Alves was stunned for a moment:

"You don't really want to be a superstar like Ronaldo or Messi, do you?"

Li Polo was also stunned for a moment:

"No way?"

Alves couldn't help but burst out laughing:

"I'm sorry, but I still want to tell you that in the football world... you can't do anything just by working hard!"

Li Polo nodded silently:

"I know."

【Of course I don't just work hard.】

[I’m riding a horse and there are plug-ins! 】

A "ding" sound sounded in his mind:

【Shoot:31→32】

【Defense:77→78】

【Spirit:73→74】

【Overall Rating:435→438】

He rubbed his chin, a little surprised:

[I can understand it if my spirit increases, but why does my defense also increase? 】

Back in the locker room, Li Poluo took a hot shower and opened his locker. His phone prompted him to receive an email:

"Hello, dear Lee Polo:

This is the England National Football Center - the organization responsible for the management and operation of teams at all levels in England at the national level.

We've been following your performance - even though you don't play in England.

Today, we are pleased to inform you that you have been selected for England's squad for the European Youth Football Championship. Please arrive at the Swiss International Airport before 15:00 on March 23. Our staff will be responsible for the reception.

btw, we have officially informed the Valencia club and they are very happy to add a national team member to their club.

For any unanswered questions, please contact the following staff:

Tom Jerry, phone 123456789, tomjerry@hot."

After frowning and looking at it again, Li Poluo threw away the phone and let out a wry smile:

"tmd!mmp!"

Alves, who was wiping his hair, asked casually:

"What's wrong? You had a fight with your girlfriend? Women are just such animals. Just say a few nice words to calm them down..."

Li Polo rolled his eyes:

"I don't allow you to speak ill of women! No, that's not what I'm talking about! I was called up by the FA!"

Alves was stunned for a moment:

"I hear what you mean...Is this the first time they have recruited you?"

Seeing Li Poluo's confirmed nod, he opened his mouth in astonishment:

"Who are the superstars in England now? You beat the players of Barcelona and Real Madrid like this, and they didn't even notice until now?"

Li Polo shrugged his shoulders:

"I haven't finished what I just said. It's not the England national team, it's... the youth team that rides horses."

Alves simply patted his teammate on the shoulder this time:

"Brother, come on!"

"Hey, man, I heard you're going to play in the European Youth Championship?"

Early the next morning, Zakaria found Lee Polo excitedly.

Li Poluo raised his eyelids and gave him a bad look.

He has searched for information on the so-called European Youth Championship. The official name of this competition is called "European U21 Nations Cup Qualifying Tournament".

However, the age limit for this event is calculated from the qualifying year, which is 2015, so Lee Polo, who was born in August 1994, is a standard player of the right age.

The most important significance of this event is that the team that ultimately advances can get tickets to the next Olympic men's football match, so most national teams attach great importance to it - except for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The reason for this is very simple, because in the list of members of the International Olympic Committee, there is only the British Empire, not the four kingdoms under them (this is different from China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are separate members of the International Olympic Committee

), so they cannot form a team on their own, but because of the historical grievances of the four major football associations, they are not willing to merge together and compete in the name of Britain.

The only exception is 2012, because London is hosting the Olympics, and the British Empire, as the "cradle of modern football", must participate in football matches. For the sake of the British Empire's official face, and the lobbying efforts of three prime ministers, the four major football associations barely reached the agreement.

Consistent.

But in the end, only Wales was willing to form a joint team with England. No player from Scotland or Northern Ireland participated. Overage player Ryan Giggs served as captain. Britain once again participated in the Olympic men's football event after 52 years...

Therefore, even if England wins the championship in this event, they will not be able to appear in the Olympics.

Being called up to the youth team originally made Li Poluo a little unhappy, but now he is participating in a useless event. How can he be happy?

As a Belgian, Zakaria didn't take into account his emotions and continued to talk to himself:

"Belgium is in Group A and England is in Group H. Maybe we can meet in the play-offs!"

According to the rules of the competition, 54 teams are divided into 9 groups. The first place in the 9 groups will directly advance to the 2017 finals, while the 4 best second-placed teams will fight against each other to compete for the last two finals spots.

Li Polo glared at him:

"With me here, England will definitely advance directly!"

Zakaria shivered when he stared at him:

"Hahaha, then we'll see you in the finals next year!"

"See you next year?"

The murderous aura in Li Polo's body suddenly increased!

"Do you think a superstar like me will participate in some bullshit youth team competition next year?"

"I should at least go to the World Cup preliminaries!"

Zachariah sat down on the bench and shivered in the corner.

【Why are you hurting me?】

【You go to Jiying Football Association!】

[Anyway, I worked as your team translator for free for half a year last year! 】