World Cup of Great Powers

"What happened?"

"what happened?"

"You still dare to take action?"

"Stop everyone!"

In the crowd, Li Xiaopeng and Li Tie were fighting each other, and it looked like they were really angry.

"Touch Zeng..."

"Touch Zeng..."

As soon as the team members saw Zeng Zheng coming, Xu Fang was also followed by him.

The anger that had just been accumulated disappeared in an instant.

All of them lowered their heads and stepped aside.

"You two hold hands and go run ten laps on the playground."

"Do 1,000 more push-ups before dinner. You won't be allowed to eat until you finish."

"Starting from tomorrow, you are not allowed to train with the team for three days."

"Then before tomorrow morning, write a 10,000-word review and submit it to me."

After saying that, Zeng Zheng shouted angrily.

"Everyone who remains, return to their original positions and continue training!"

"yes!"

Everyone ran away as if they had received an amnesty.

After Li Tie and Li Xiaopeng ran away hand in hand, Ning Jing came over and asked:

"Coach Zeng, don't you ask why?"

"Reason? No reason."

Zeng Zheng shook his head, "If there is really a reason, then they don't want to go to the World Cup."

Xu Fang on the side also nodded, "Young people, and they are all boys. It is inevitable that we will get angry when we are together."

"It's normal to stumble."

"But I still have to remind you."

"Xiao Zeng, in the future we should do as little as possible to keep this matter to a minimum. It's not good to spread the word."

After saying that, he didn't forget to glance at the tranquility beside him.

The female reporter smiled slightly but said nothing.

After Xu Fang left, the female reporter was left behind.

Ning Jing held a notebook in one hand and a pen in the other, writing down Zeng Zheng's remarks sentence by sentence.

Ning: "Coach Zeng, Li Tie is your direct descendant of Jianlibao. If you do this, won't it chill his heart?"

Zeng: "I am the head coach of the national team. I treat the players on the team equally. There is no direct lineage or collateral relationship. Whoever is in good condition will be promoted; whoever does not meet the requirements for team building will be removed. It is as simple as that."

Ning: "In your opinion, how many newcomers are appropriate to bring to this World Cup?"

Zeng: "It depends on how you define the word newcomer. The three teams of the National Football Team, National Olympics, and National Youth Team all have quota quotas. These people are all of the right age. If you are a newcomer who has no experience in international competitions,

, I think it’s better to practice at home, after all, we don’t have the same foundation as the Brazilian team.”

Ning: "Coach Zeng, who do you think is the best forward for the Chinese team?"

Zeng: "It's hard to say. Judging from the current forward candidates, there are about ten. Each of these players has their own strengths. In addition to their abilities, I also look at their performance during the season. When selecting players

It's a comprehensive consideration, not just his reputation and the club he plays for."

...

In this way, Ning Jing stayed on the team for three days, observed for three days, and asked questions for three days.

Finally, using the content of the interviews in these three days, this book "Football Heroes" comes to a successful conclusion.

In mid-April, "Football Heroes" was released.

TV stations, Jiulang.com, and local sports channels all advertised this book.

Fans rushed to buy it, almost everyone had a copy.

Especially when I read the gossip about my favorite players, I am even more excited.

"Oh, maybe Coach Zeng can take Lao Mao to the World Cup!"

"I don't know how many people from our Magic City team can be selected. Du Wei has been performing well recently, so I don't know if he can be selected."

"Generally speaking, there are still more people in the north. Liaoning is a major sports province, and it really deserves its reputation."

"I just don't know that Hero Wei hasn't had a chance this time."

"Looking at it this way, Ma is old, but they are all young people in their early twenties. Why are these people competing?"

"You may not be able to join the national football team if you study abroad? So what's the point of studying abroad?"

On the last page of the book, there is also a football field form with prizes for participation.

Readers can fill in their favorite players in the corresponding positions of the form to form the best 11 in their minds.

Then send it out according to the address, and finally participate in the lottery.

Everyone who guesses correctly will receive a 10W cash reward.

Even if others don't guess correctly, they will have a chance to win a consolation prize.

The consolation prize is a jersey signed by a random international player.

At this event, the fans went crazy.

One after another, they filled in the best 11 in their own minds, and then sent it back to the publisher.

There are even readers who buy dozens of books in one go just to participate in the final lottery.

For a time, the topic of who can be selected for the World Cup in Japan and South Korea became a "hot search".

Miraculously, Zeng Zheng, who should have been at the center of this storm, was not affected much.

Taking this opportunity, Zeng Zheng is also constantly seizing the time to select team members.

On May 9, the national football team faced the Thai Asian Games team at Kunming Tuodong Stadium and easily won 5-1;

On May 14, the national football team faced the Uruguay national team at Shenyang Wulihe Stadium and narrowly defeated their opponent 3-2;

On May 19, in this dark day in history, the national football team faced PSV Eindhoven at the Magic City Stadium. With the headers of Su Maozhen and Xiao Wang Tao, they defeated the enemy 2-1.

Eindhoven head coach Gretz said that the current strength of the Chinese team is worthy of a spot in the World Cup finals.

He also said very politely: "Even if the Dutch national team comes, they may not be able to beat the Chinese team."

The Oriental Pearl shines in the night sky.

The colorful neon lights on the streets turn the Magic City into a city without night.

On this night, countless reporters were hiding in hotels and Internet cafes near the National Football Hotel, constantly typing on the keyboard and writing articles.

Like flies, they have smelled something unusual.

After playing against PSV, the international players were very drunk in the hall.

Many people seem to already know their fate.

After drinking too much, I lay down under the table and fell into a wonderful dream.

No one knows if they will continue to be here when they wake up.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Ma Mingyu is a versatile player and a veteran. Although he has rich experience, he has not played many international competitions in the past two years..."

"General Fan is in good shape and has established a firm foothold in Liverpool. I heard that Owen can't outrun him. I'm still relieved about the back line..."

"What I'm most worried about is the left back. Wu Chengying's injury is just right. But with the way he plays, it is not impossible to get injured again. Four years ago, there was a lack of left back, and four years later, there is still a lack of left back. This is unacceptable to me.

..."

"As for Qu Bo'er, this kid has performed well recently and has almost become a unique skill with an inside shot. But his physical condition is still too poor. According to the latest physical test, he has not achieved the expected goals set for him by the coaching staff.

..”

In this quiet night, Zeng Zheng made a summary report to the team members in front of many bamboo shoes leaders and colleagues.

Zeng Zheng's speaking speed was a little too fast.

Everyone frowned. It was often when Zeng Zheng had finished talking about it that they felt something was wrong.

And when Zeng Zheng slowly said the names of several people, the room became silent again.

"Xiao Zeng, isn't this bad?"

"Will the fans have any objections to this choice?"

"I have watched his recent games and I feel that he is in good condition! He also works very hard."

However, no matter how others objected, Zeng Zheng only emphasized one sentence.

"I made these decisions out of consideration for the team as a whole."

"This year is not like the last one."

"I will definitely be responsible for the person I choose."

Hearing what Zeng Zheng said, Wang Junsheng could only stand up and smooth things over.

"Okay, okay, Xiao Zeng said so, so let's do it."

"Everyone knows that it is difficult to choose who to eliminate and who to keep."

"But now that the results have come out, let's leave it at that."

"You don't have to complain about those who were not selected."

"If you compare your understanding of the team members, which one of you can compare to Xiao Zeng?"

As soon as Wang Junsheng spoke, Chi Shangbin and others also shut up.

It doesn’t matter if it’s a pity or a regret.

In the face of the World Cup, personal interests must of course be put aside.

Giving up the small self for the sake of the greater self is something that is all too familiar to them.

...

Early the next morning, the hungover international players were woken up one after another.

And the moment they were awakened, they already understood their fate.

In the conference room, Zeng Zheng said to several people wearing team uniforms who came to see him:

"In the past two years, you have all played many games for the team and contributed many outstanding statistics."

"I can tell you responsibly that you are all outstanding players."

"If you are in the league, you will definitely get your own honors."

"But now, I can only say goodbye to you with regret."

"The number of lists is there, I think you will also understand my difficulties."

"Finally, thank you for your contribution to the national team over the past four years."

"On behalf of the team, thank you."

After hearing this, several people immediately stood at attention and said:

"Coach Zeng, we accept the organizational arrangements!"

"Okay, then let's say goodbye."

After speaking, Zeng Zheng patted everyone on the shoulders and walked out of the conference room.

In the conference room, I don't know who was shaking first.

Then, tears burst into my eyes silently.

Everything is so real and so cruel!

At the press conference a few hours later, Zeng Zheng sat upright in front of all kinds of strange shots from the audience.

"Hello everyone, my name is Zeng Zheng."

Click, click, click!!!

The flash strobes.

"When someone comes, someone leaves."

"I always say there is no best, only the most suitable."

"I also know that for some players, this may be their last chance."

"But for the greater good, I had to force them to understand."

"These (undrafted) players are all very good players."

"But what I have to consider is the diversity and integrity of the team. For this reason, I have to make this choice."

As he spoke, Zeng Zheng's voice became lower and lower, and his throat became hoarse.

At the end, Zhu Heyuan on the side took over the microphone and announced the list of players participating in the Japan and South Korea World Cup finals.

Goalkeepers: No. 1 Ou Chuliang (Harbin Jianglong), No. 23 An Qi (Dalian Shide), No. 19 Fu Bin (Chongqing Lifan);

Defenders: No. 2 Wu Chengying, No. 15 Du Wei (Modu Shenhua), No. 3 Sun Jihai (Manchester City), No. 4 General Fan (Liverpool), No. 5 Li Weifeng (Nottingham Forest), No. 17 Xu Yunlong, No. 18

Yang Pu (Beijing Guoan);

Midfielders: No. 6 Li Tie (Sevilla), No. 8 Zheng Zhi (Eindhoven), No. 14 Zhao Junzhe (Liaoning Bird), No. 10 Zhang Xiaorui (Juventus), No. 11 Li Jinyu (Roma)

, No. 7 Shao Jiayi (Monchengladbach), No. 20 Qi Hong (Modu Shenhua), No. 21 Li Xiaopeng (Shandong Luneng), No. 22 Yu Genwei (Tianjin TEDA);

Forwards: No. 9 Yang Chen (Wolfsburg), No. 12 Zhang Yuheng (Liaoning Bird), No. 13 Su Maozhen (Shandong Luneng), No. 16 Xie Hui (Mainz).

Wow~~~

Once the list was announced, it immediately caused an uproar.

The selection of two national youth players, Du Wei and An Qi, is surprising enough.

Two veterans, Ma Mingyu and Zhang Minghua, were also dismissed?

Especially Zhang Minghua, who is in his prime!

Also, why were such unique players like Qu Bo and Shen Si eliminated?

After the reporters rushed out of the press conference, they happened to catch up with several international players who had packed their luggage and were preparing to leave quietly.

Hula~~~

These media from all over the country swarmed in and handed the microphones in their hands to the former international player closest to them.

That's right, after this list is released, they are no longer members of the national football team.

"Although I feel that my performance was very good in the league and warm-up matches, I can still understand Coach Zeng's approach. After all, I have participated in the World Cup last time. This time, it is time to leave it to the young people."

"When I get home this time, I will join my teammates in front of the TV to cheer for the team."

"I believe that with Coach Zeng here, we will go further this time!"

After Heizi Zhang Huahua finished speaking, he waved his hand and took the trolley suitcase to catch a taxi to the airport.

...

On the other side, Qu Bo, who had just come out with his luggage, also knew that he could not escape the reporter's interview, so he took the initiative to step forward.

"Thank you all for your support, but I am actually mentally prepared."

"Boss Zeng has long asked me to gain some weight, but my body fat percentage just won't go up."

"There's nothing I can do about it, my natural constitution is like this. I couldn't go to the World Cup because of this, and I blame myself a lot."

"But results are results."

"I didn't fulfill Boss Zeng's request, and I can't blame anyone!"

Reporter: "I remember you had a phone call with your parents yesterday. Do they know the news now?"

Qu Bo: "I didn't talk to them on the phone. It was still early when I found out, and they might not have gotten up yet. But by this time, maybe they already knew."

Reporter: "Finally, is there anything else you want to say?"

Qu Bo thought for a while and said, "No, I believe in Boss Zeng's choice."

At the end of the sentence, Qu Bo turned his head to prevent the camera from capturing the two lines of tears in his eyes.

...

"It has only been six years since I was first called up by the national team in 1995."

"But now, I have become a veteran."

Ma Mingyu laughed, showing his helplessness.

"I only regret that I didn't seize the opportunity when I was young."

"When I was really ready to compete in the World Cup, I was not selected because of my age."

"Time? Fate?"

"I am no longer the captain of the Chinese team."

"But I believe that the person who wears the captain's armband will definitely lead the Chinese team to go further, even further than last time!!!"

The media's flashbulbs kept shining on the frustrated former national football captain, and these reporters kept using words to dig into the deepest scars in his heart for the sake of topic.

At this moment, Ma Mingyu cried silently in front of the camera, which hurt the hearts of every fan.