World Cup of Great Powers

Theoretically speaking, Bamboo Shoes is just an industry association in society, not a functional department of the government.

But in reality, the power of Bamboo Shoes is not comparable to that of ordinary associations.

It stands to reason that social groups should decouple themselves from the government.

But after Qatar lost in the top ten, the rhetoric "We are all GJ cadres" made fans understand that Bamboo Shoes has never been a social group.

Nowadays, the internal officials of Bamboo Shoes are not elected by the industry itself. Bamboo Shoes performs government functions, and there is no separation between government and enterprises...

In the end, the "official collapse" and the shortcomings of "official business" are inevitable.

Nominally speaking, Lu Jun and Yu Yuancong are both people with bamboo shoes.

If something happens to the two of them, it's impossible for the bamboo shoes not to deal with it, and it's impossible not to hug the bottom.

If you handle it lightly, you will not be able to explain it to the club, fans and all walks of life, but if you handle it harshly, it will inevitably chill the hearts of the people under your command.

Referees are a very important part of the football field.

Whether it is as small as a friendly match or as large as a cup match, it will all depend on the referee's fairness, ability and other personal qualities.

But in this nationwide crackdown on counterfeiting, referees have become the least statusful and least influential beings.

The bamboo shoe stall is too big, so where can I take care of a "little" referee like you?

So far, the community has hardly seen any referee voices.

Even the "Golden Whistle" Army ceased operations completely after winning the lawsuit.

The reason this happens is firstly because the referees are insignificant and no one listens to what they say; secondly because the wind is never on the referees' side and no media is willing to speak out on their behalf.

Nowadays, people in the refereeing community are in panic. If there is any minor accident on the field, they will be called a "black whistle".

New entrants in the industry are looked down upon by outsiders, and veterans in the industry want to flee.

Under this kind of atmosphere, those who still choose to enter this industry will know what they are like if they think about it.

What Xu Fang meant was to let the referees be "liberated" first among the more than twenty administrative departments under Zhuxie.

Whether it is forming a social institution similar to bamboo shoes, or setting up an economic company exclusively to serve referees, let it come out first!

During this period, we encountered many obstacles and troubles. Let’s not talk about the shortcomings and waste, but focus on the promising direction.

After the referee becomes "independent", he can use the referee's special status to form a relatively independent relationship with Bamboo Shoes and the league.

In this way, if the referee has problems again, the "neutral" status of the bamboo shoes will at least not appear in the current situation where the "palms and backs of the hands" are all meat.

The companies or institutions behind the referees will naturally support other innocent referees who have suffered misfortunes and prevent them from being indiscriminately attacked by public opinion.

After knowing that Xu Fang was using a "knife" to "cut flesh" on his own body, Zeng Zheng's respect for Xu Fang increased.

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The next day, Wang Junsheng was a little hesitant when he saw the list submitted by Zeng Zheng.

"Xiao Zeng, do you know the new Olympic rules?"

"I know, what's wrong?"

"Now the number of over-age players in the Olympic Games can be added to 5. Your list..."

Among the list of 22 people given by Zeng Zheng, only Ou Chuliang and Wu Chengying are "overage."

Not to mention the rest are all players of the right age, there are also 3 "underage" players.

"Xiao Zeng, if you're sorry, I'll send a message asking those people from overseas clubs to come back. They won't be able to play there anyway!"

Currently, there are three international players playing overseas, General Fan, Sun Jihai and Yang Chen.

"Uncle Wang, that's what you said!"

Zeng Zheng retorted without saving any face for Wang Junsheng: "Do you think calling them back to play for the national team will increase their status in the club's heart?"

"You have an old idea and you need to change it!"

"It is difficult for them to play in the first place. If you call them back and it affects the tacit understanding and status between you and your teammates, it will be impossible for them to play!"

"And isn't it just the Asian Games? Is it so important?"

Wang Junsheng's face became serious after hearing this, "Xiao Zeng, this is the Asian Games! Don't underestimate international competitions!"

In this era, events such as the Asian Games and the East Asian Games, which are extremely "tasteless" in Zeng Zheng's eyes, are exactly the goals that the Sports Commission strives for tirelessly.

Not only is it easy to win a gold medal, but it is also the best opportunity to show strength and expand influence in Asia.

In addition, during this period, the Sports Commission is considering hosting the 2008 Olympic Games as a strategic goal.

Therefore, for events like the Asian Games, each department has corresponding "indicators".

"Uncle Wang, you have played football after all."

"When did football performance become linked to age?"

"Let's do this, you can upgrade whatever indicators are listed above, and I'll give you a military order!"

"If you are really afraid of not being able to complete the task, just let the international players who participated in the World Cup change their age. What do you think?"

"puff!!!"

Zeng Zheng's reply made Wang Junsheng almost choke to death on his tea.

"Go, go, go! Get out! Don't let me see you again!"

As he spoke, he picked up the newspaper in his hand and formed a ball, driving Zeng Zheng out of the office.

"Tch, why are you angry? Isn't this just a joke!"

Zeng Zheng closed the door from the outside and held the wads of newspapers in his hands.

"A long three-point shot!"

Whoosh!

Zeng Zheng threw the newspaper bundle directly into the trash can at the end of the corridor.

Wang Junsheng had already made his attitude clear by throwing out newspapers instead of lists.

"Coach Zeng, are you having fun?"

As soon as the newspaper was put into the basket, a figure flashed out from the corner of the corridor.

"Ah, Secretary Zhao." Zeng Zheng laughed, "Am I right in voting?"

"That's right, Coach Zeng can now play shooting guard in the men's basketball team!"

Secretary Zhao joked and asked softly, "Is Wang Zhuxi in the room?"

"Well, the room is angry!" Zeng Zheng reminded with "kindness".

When Xiao Zhao heard this, he stood up quickly, adjusted his makeup, and then knocked on the door softly.

"Dong dong dong!"

"Come in!" Wang Junsheng's impatient voice came from inside.

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A few days later, while announcing the list of candidates for this Asian Games at the Asian Games press briefing, Wang Junsheng said that the Chinese team's goal for this Asian Games is to strive for the top four.

As soon as this statement came out, it immediately aroused strong reactions in the circle. Some people thought it was an objective determination of the actual level of football, while others thought it was a lack of basic confidence in their own football.

To this end, the reporter visited and interviewed three football seniors from Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai.

Zhang Jingtian: "Although it is preparing for the Olympics and the World Cup, this team has a big problem with its age composition."

"Although in the Toulon Cup and the Asian Youth Championship, these young people performed well."

"But this is an international A-level event after all."

"Without a more mature and stable senior national team in the team, it will be difficult for us to gain a psychological advantage over adult teams from other countries."

"In this case, the performance of the players will be greatly reduced."

Yan Dejun: "Zeng Zheng is a unique football coach. He is completely different from Qi Yousheng, Horton and others, and it goes beyond our common understanding of coaches."

"Unlike local coaches, Zeng Zheng learned most of his skills in Brazil."

"His thoughts and tactical concepts are more in line with today's young people."

"Perhaps only young players can bring out his tactical expertise."

"As for the outcome, the China-South Korea competition in a few days will be the key."

"If Zeng Zheng can lead such a team to defeat South Korea, then the Asian Games will not be a problem for him."

Queen Queen: “Whether it’s ‘strive for the top four’ or ‘win the gold medal’, I don’t think it’s important.”

"The important thing is that we have a normal mind."

"The gold medal in the Asian Games has never been our ultimate goal. How to use this Asian Games to train our troops well is the top priority."

November 21st, Shanghai.

"Coach Zeng, what is your goal for this Asian Games?"

"Coach Zeng, although this Asian Games is for training for the Olympics, only two over-age players, Ou Chuliang and Wu Chengying, are recruited. Don't you think this is a bit of an exaggeration?"

"Coach Zeng, why haven't overseas players been recruited to return to the team?"

"Coach Zeng, we haven't won against South Korea in more than ten years. What do you think of this?"

"Coach Zeng, most of the players recruited into the team this time are former Jianlibao members. Doesn't this count as nepotism?"

"Coach Zeng..."

Faced with aggressive questions from reporters, Zeng Zheng, who has always been high-profile, became cautious.

"Whether it's 'reaching the top four' or 'fighting for the top four', it doesn't make any sense to me."

"My mission is to lead this team to play well one game at a time, strive to fight to the end, and strive to win the championship."

"This is what I should do as a coach."

On November 22, the second round of the 3rd China-South Korea Tournament at the Shanghai Hongqiao Stadium.

Although Zeng Zheng did not take the word "Korean phobia" seriously, the advantage of this team formed by young people only lasted for the first fifteen minutes.

In the 5th minute, Li Jinyu went to the meeting alone, but directly sent the ball into the arms of South Korean goalkeeper Kim Byung-ji.

After that, Zhang Xiaorui's long shot from outside the penalty area also hit the ball high.

After adapting to the playing style of this national football team, South Korea struck from behind and created many opportunities.

But just like the national football problem, Li Dongguo, who is only 19 years old, is still a little immature after all.

Two unguarded opportunities were wasted by him. One shot missed and the other missed a kick.

Both sides seem to want to use this game to prove themselves.

But haste makes waste, and there was no record in the first half of the fierce battle.

In the second half, the team changed sides and fought again.

Zeng Zheng replaced Zhang Xiaorui and Li Jinyu and replaced them with Sun Zhihe to discuss strengthening the attack.

Speeding up the pace in the second half is Zeng Zheng's usual routine.

Xu Dingmao, who was opposite him, had already understood this and was prepared in advance.

After the two sides mobilized, the scene was still dull and had no obvious improvement.

The 80,000 fans present shouted "Smoke" at the top of their lungs, but the goal never came.

On the bench, looking at Zeng Zheng who returned to his seat from the sidelines and sat down, Ou Chulian asked curiously: "Coach Zeng, aren't you going to continue directing?"

"Why are you still giving orders? I'm already very satisfied with how these guys are playing. We just formed the team for more than a week and wanted to beat South Korea. That's all the bullshit the media put around before the game. I never said we would win."

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"Yes." Ou Chuliang nodded, "After all, it is a national team game. Even if the opponents are all young players, once they reach this level, the mentality of the players will inevitably change. We have never had an advantage in this regard."

After chatting for a while, Ou Chuliang finally asked the question in his heart.

"Coach Zeng, I still don't understand, why did you call me into the team? Isn't this a waste of spots?!"

"How can it be a waste of spots for Brother Ou to join the team?" Zeng Zheng blinked, "Brother Ou is a veteran national football player and participated in the 1994 Asian Games. It's perfect to have you as the Dinghaishenzhen!"

"Ha, let me tell you!" Ou Chuliang smiled and slapped Zeng Zheng on the shoulder, "You said you didn't want me to get the quota?"

Ou Chuliang immediately understood the implication of Zeng Zheng's words.

Bamboo Shoes stipulates that there must be over-age national players, but there is no specified position.

Zeng Zheng took advantage of this loophole just to squeeze out one more spot for the young outfield players.

Zeng Zheng was not embarrassed when Ou Chuliang pointed it out.

He stretched out his hand and pulled Liu Yunfei, who was wearing work clothes behind the chair, to him.

"Brother Ou, this guy is very capable. Can you teach me some tricks these days?"

In front of Ou Chuliang, Liu Yunfei, who usually looked arrogant, instantly turned into a good boy, not even daring to raise his head.

"Okay, Coach Zeng, your calculations are really loud!" Seeing that Liu Yunfei couldn't even put on the substitute uniform, Ou Chuliang was speechless.

Co-author, you asked me not only to replace the quota, but also to train your personal team members?

"Coach Zeng, is there any benefit to me?" Ou Chuliang said with a smile as he narrowed his eyes.

"Of course it's not for nothing!" Zeng Zheng blinked. "In this Asian Games, I will exchange your silver piece for gold, brother Ou. What do you think?"