Restricted Superstar

A week after the warm-up match against Bochum, Porto and the Su champions had another warm-up match. The match was finally tied 2:2 and Gao Xiaodong grabbed a point in front of the goal and scored an equalizer.

Two consecutive games with goals, one win and one equalizer have allowed Gao Xiaodongxun to win the support of Porto fans. The most obvious example is the jersey sales. Last year, because Anderson had to leave, the number 1o jersey sales plummeted. Now, No. 1o jersey sales have returned to half of the original level, which was born when Gao Xiaodong did not play in an official game.

With two strong goals, even if Gao Xiaodong and his teammates can’t cooperate, even if Gao Xiaodong’s pace is a little slower, no one in Porto dares to make irresponsible remarks, but the relationship between the Argentine Gang and Gao Xiaodong is still not achieved. Improved, even worse because of Gao Xiaodong’s outstanding performance.

After the match with the Celtics, Porto went to Italy for summer training. At this time, an amazing news came out: UEFA deprived the Portuguese champion Porto team of the qualification to participate in the Champions League next season.

This is not a rumor. Not only did the major European media reported this incident, but the UEFA official website also announced the decision: "According to the report received, Porto has played in two domestic league matches in the o3 to o4 seasons. China is suspected of bribery of referees. After investigation and evidence collection, the scandal of Porto bribery of referees was confirmed. Therefore, UEFA decided to impose a one-year suspension of the UEFA Champions League on Porto."

The news came out and immediately shook the entire Portuguese football scene. Some people gloated, some sympathized and regretted, and some believed that it was fair and those who violated the law should be punished.

For Benfica, who has lost the Champions League qualification, they are more like grabbing a life-saving straw, because Porto’s absence will free up a free spot for this season’s Champions League qualifying round. He wants to know if this free spot will be available. Will be postponed to them who finished fourth in the Portuguese League

However, UEFA soon gave an answer. This vacant spot will not be extended to the fourth place in the Portuguese league, Benfica, but will be allocated to the team with the highest UEFA European competition coefficient that has not entered the Champions League. There is no doubt that the most qualified one is the Serie A giants Absp, who ranked fifth in the league last season; the Portuguese media expressed opposition to UEFA’s suspension and they believe that although Porto is in the two league matches in the 2oo3/o4 season The bribery was established, but this was only a domestic event, and Porto was deprived of the championship and fined 150,000 euros. The club owner Da Costa was also punished by stopping participating in club football affairs for two years and fined 10,000 euros. It should not continue in the Champions League. punishment.

The Italian media agreed with the possibility of profiting, saying that Porto’s behavior is very bad and has gone beyond Portugal. If such teams are not banned from participating, it is to encourage referee bribery.

The Portuguese media believes that it is also a bribery incident. When calling the door in o6, Milan was also punished similar to Porto. Why did Milan later participate in the UEFA Champions League and win the Champions League? It cannot be because Porto is not as famous as Milan. The strong and strong have won many Champions League titles, so they are not treated equally. UEFA must be fair and just, otherwise how to make people convincing.

After getting the news, Porto is also preparing to appeal, hoping that UEFA can open the net and let them participate in the Champions League like Milan.

The Porto players who were training in Italy were shocked when they heard that Porto was banned from participating in the Champions League.

Everyone knows that, in addition to selling players, Porto’s profit is the largest income of the Champions League. The annual income of about 10 million is very important for a shabby giant like Porto. If they can’t compete, Porto will have to tighten their belts.

Economic issues are not the most important issue. The most important issue is that if you can’t participate in the Champions League, Porto’s sales business will not continue. The giants of the top five European leagues use the Champions League to investigate players in the minor leagues and cannot participate in the Champions League. In the game, the young talents of Porto will not be able to show their abilities and potential, and will not be able to get the attention of the rich. Without attention, there will be no business.

Just like Gao Xiaodong, who performed so well in Portugal and won the best scorer and best rookie, because there is no Champions League test, giants dare not buy easily, but Anderson and Pepe, who have experienced the test of the Champions League, Real Madrid , Manchester United did not hesitate to spend 25 million and 30 million to buy.

The reason why these little demons from South America have poured into Porto, Benfica and Sporting Lisbon is because the three giants of Portugal can play in the Champions League and get the attention of the five major league giants, and then enter the giants through this springboard and embark on the pinnacle of life.

Now the players in Porto have heard that Porto has been suspended, and they are all worried. They are asking if Porto might be exempted from the suspension. If not, it is still the transfer period. They hope to transfer and leave Porto until they can play in the Champions League. The team goes.

At this time, Gao Xiaodong was the first to get a call from Porto Chairman Da Costa.

"Xiaodong, you must have also heard the news that we were banned from participating in the Champions League matches."

Da Costa’s voice is full of exhaustion. This is the first time that Gao Xiaodong has been so weak since he met Da Costa. At this time, Gao Xiaodong realized that he was a person who needed someone to give up his seat on the bus. Old man.

"I heard, Chairman, appeal. UEFA can't bully people so much either." Gao Xiaodong comforted.

Da Costa said: "We appealed, but it is estimated to be useless, Milan and us are not a heavyweight, and this time, UEFA may just want to give Milan a chance to let them participate in the Champions League."

Gao Xiaodong said angrily: "This is too shameless."

Da Costa smiled and said: "This is the truth of the world, the weak and the strong. However, Xiaodong, you can rest assured that if our appeal is unsuccessful and we can't play the Champions League, I will lower the price and let you leave without delaying your future. "

Gao Xiaodong sighed: "No matter what you said is true or false, what you said touched me a lot. I was originally prepared to resolutely not renew the contract with Porto, and I will leave for free after a year and a half. Now I decided to cooperate You, let Porto earn some living expenses."

"You cunning brat!" Da Costa was already weak, but suddenly he became angry and said: "Boy, I will resolutely appeal to the end. Why can Milan be an exception? We are also two Champions League winners. We can't do this. Bullying, UEFA won’t do either."

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "This is the Porto chairman I know. I support you."

"Thank you for your support, train well, don't be distracted by this matter, no matter what the situation is, improving your strength is not a bad thing.

"Thank you Chairman for your advice."

After hanging up the phone, Gao Xiaodong fell into deep thought. This matter is indeed important. He must think about it, otherwise it may have an important impact on his life. 8