The Ball at Your Feet

"It's really unimaginable-the Australian national team, shouldn't it be great?"

Zhao Yaning felt rather strange about Australia's defeat. In his impression, as Australia's overlord, Australia has not fallen in any World Cup, they are still quite powerful. Speaking of which, their goalkeeper Schwarzer is Middlesbrough’s main goalkeeper, Lucas Neal and Emerton on the back are both in the Premier League, Biscamp is in the Bundesliga, and the midfielder is even more. There are Premier League players such as Kewell, Cahill, Serie A's Bresciano, Guerrera, and a forward line, as well as a Viduka-such a lineup, no matter how you look at it, you must know that the Asian brigade There are not many European players. Their strength is not bad compared to Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and China. How could they lose to Iraq?

"Is it purely upset, or is it really inferior? In terms of war, Iraq can't beat Australia. How to play, it's the reverse?"

"Kewell has an injury and can't play in the National Duo game. Cahill also has an injury, and he can barely play, but he is not a good one. In that game, he was not a starter. He only came on the bench when the situation on the court was not good. Yes, even though they scored goals, they didn’t save the decline. They still lost.” Coach Gao had already made these clear. “Now, they have won the first place in the group and squeezed Australia to the second place in the group. Let’s just You have to beat Australia to be able to advance."

Playing in Australia... this news makes everyone a little unsatisfied.

After all, Australia is a country with a majority of white people. Moreover, rugby and cricket are popular in this country. Many people are terribly strong. Speaking of which, Italian center Vieri had stayed in Australia in his early years. Everyone’s impression is also very strong. Compared with the physical fitness of Asians, they are a level higher, and for the relatively low level of Asian football, the physical excellence is indeed great. Of the advantages.

"The Japanese devils are really lucky. We finally got the first place in the group. In the end, we were against the kangaroos and they went to fight Iraq. Iraq is raging in war, and it’s lucky to be alive, let alone playing football? Isn’t it true that little Japan this time? It's time to win again!"

This matter is not Japan’s responsibility, but at this time, everyone is a little jealous of the Japanese devils. After all, the opponent is Iraq, and the Gulf is playing lively. Who knows what the game will look like?

"Don't be jealous, the Japanese really may not win." Coach Gao said.

"What can't you win? Coach, don't you believe that patriotism makes them play hard like the outside media? If you have that patriotism, you don't play football anymore. Go playing the Yankees, and they are still there. National garrison, what kind of ability to play football."

This is the most widely reported statement in the Chinese media: Iraqi players have a strong patriotism and urge them to play the game well. However, in this case, the players don't believe it very much: People are still the same people in 2004, why are they not patriotic in 2004?

Coach Gao smiled and said, "I don’t know if you love your country or not, but at least, it’s the individual who loves money. I’m sure. The Iraqi country has been defeated and the war is raging, but the country is over. Representing football is also over. There is no shortage of rich people in the Gulf countries. Sheikh Mohamed, the owner of the Al Ahli club in Dubai, donated up to 5.5 million US dollars to the Iraqi Football Association in his own name, which is Iraq’s winning prize. It’s much higher than us. Don’t look at other countries’ wars, they make more money than us.”

This news made everyone stunned.

"Sheikh Mohammed is one of the seven chiefs of the UAE. In addition to being a rich man with tens of billions of personal assets, he also serves as the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE. But I really don’t know. He is still interested in making this kind of donation. According to rumors, He is interested in horse racing. He is still the only person in the world who bought a charter plane for his horse racing.” Zhao Yaning said, looking at the surprised teammates around him, he shrugged, “Don’t be surprised, I know Some. His son thought about buying the Liverpool club at the time, and we checked the accounts at the time. As a result, our boss wondered whether his father’s horse racing problem would make him not interested in football, and he was unwilling to invest heavily in football and didn’t sell it to him. , I chose the Americans. These things have been reported by the British media."

Zhao Yaning believes these things are possible, but still feels surprised: 5.5 million US dollars is not a decimal. West Asia is rich, and it really is not a good thing. The prize money of the Chinese team, even if it wins the championship, is only 2 million yuan-and the team's staff have to be divided. The Japanese team is rich and powerful, but it is only 40,000 US dollars per person, which is several times that of China. And look at the spirit of West Asia... It's nice to have oil.

Just saying that the Chinese team has no motivation to play football, the price is different. The Football Association has its own ability to show off power, but when it is really time to pay, it cringes and has no courage.

"They don't read those things. They read foreign newspapers and they also read the third page of the Sun." Coach Gao laughed. "Let’s be serious. We all know the level of Iraq. In 2004, we After playing, we won 3-0, even without Xiao Zhao, we had two 1-1 matches in the Asian Cup qualifiers, which were both tied. Iraq was able to defeat Australia 3-1. This shows that Australia is not as strong as expected. After all, they are two players seriously injured, or the two strongest players. We play this game and still have a good advantage. They only have Neil and Emma. Pause-our Zhao Yaning, who was afraid of when meeting one of their clubs?"

"We weren't afraid at all, as long as Brother Zhao is there, what should we be afraid of?"

"Your brother Zhao is not a panacea. At least, I have no place to get 5.5 million for you." Zhao Yaning smiled bitterly. "Let's not envy people. People in West Asia have good lives, and there is oil under the ground. We don't have that life. But, let's There are a lot of rich people in China and a lot of large companies. If you can really kick it out, sponsor your endorsements, but you can lose it? If you want to make money, just play well. If you play well, we have a good reputation. Now, the influence is great, and I'm afraid that I don't have money?"——

After explaining things, the Chinese team is also preparing to fly to Indonesia and play against Australia. This is the trouble with holding competitions in many countries, and it is too old to run around. And this time, the location of the Chinese team's game is Jakarta.

Zhao Yaning has been here before—the last time he came here, he came to receive the Asian Footballer’s award. However, now, the Asian Footballer does not have to think about it. According to the regulations of the AFC, this award must be received only when he is present. In this way, almost all players who play in Europe have no chance to receive it. Awarded.

There is nothing wrong with this award. After all, the AFC shouldn't care about those who play in Europe. However, now that Zhao Yaning plays better and better, it also makes the AFC more and more helpless: maintain this rule? If Zhao Yaning gets the World Footballer, but can't get the Asian Footballer, the Asian Football Confederation will be a joke. And lift this rule? With Zhao Yaning’s current level of performance, what is the significance of this award in the Asian re-election? Doesn’t it end if you send him home every year? If this move by the AFC really shows that someone has won awards for ten consecutive years, that would be a joke.

A world-class player has indeed brought a lot of face to Asian football, but on the other hand, it has also brought a lot of trouble to the AFC. Although Zhao Yaning has always been quiet and has not expressed any opinions, his every move is of great importance at his level.

After arriving in Jakarta, Zhao Yaning also felt this question. As the headquarters of the AFC, there are a lot of reporters here, and the surging reporters' questions made Zhao Yaning wonder how to answer.

"I heard that you intend to leave Liverpool and want to develop in other leagues. Is it true?"

"I heard that Liverpool can't meet your salary requirement, is it true?"

"Do you have an irreconcilable conflict with the Liverpool coach?"

These inexplicable questions made Zhao Yaning wonder how to answer. After he declined all these interviews, he returned to his room and called Zhang Yuan.

"You let the wind go and said I want to transfer?"

"Yes, isn't this for renewal negotiations? How can we talk about it without putting pressure on Liverpool... Don't you play the national team? Don't be distracted and play well."

"The reporters are going to ask me crazy, I must know what's going on on your side-are you in trouble with the contract renewal?"

"Yes...a little trouble, you know, Torres has come here to get a pay cut, Gerrard has to get a salary increase, and you have to raise your salary too. Isn't it necessary to find a balance that is acceptable to each other? It's a little trouble. , Rest assured, I can handle it."

"That's it. I can't take care of it anyway." Zhao Yaning felt that there was no big problem with renewing the contract. In addition, he trusted Zhang Yuan enough, so he wouldn't say anything. "If there is any, don't say anything. I don’t think it’s good to get in touch with other teams. Last year, Mr. Morse treated each other with sincerity. I think that attitude is the best way. Playing these methods is always not very good, and, now, which one can Can you afford my contract? Saying that no one believes it will make the fans unhappy for nothing. Don’t spread rumors, just negotiate."

"You just play football honestly, you don't understand the doorway, so don't worry about it. Which one can eat it, do you know? I heard that you are going to transfer, the excited Calderon, old guy I wanted to overwhelm Florentino, and I was thrilled to hear that I could sign a football player..."

"Come on, I said I don't want to transfer. I have a heavy task of playing football here. When negotiating the contract on your side, pay attention to it. Don't make trouble in the city. It's not good-looking."

Zhang Yuan agreed twice, made a few jokes, and wished him victory against Australia, before hanging up the phone.

"You still didn't tell him."

"How dare you, tell him now that he still can't play in the game? The kick is really broken, and it's a matter of looking back." Zhang Yuan sighed, "Ning Zi is a stupid boy. This kind of thing has too much influence on him. Give him a pavement ~www.ltnovel.com~ and take it easy in the future. Moreover, it is better not to talk about this kind of thing on the phone. It is better to say it in person."

"Don't you tell me, the final result is the same."

"Of course I know, so I'll give him some news first, let him accept a little bit, and then come a little bit." Zhang Yuan nodded, "And, I said, in the end, if Ning Zi is here, he will really be in the wrong. , Then scold me, don’t let Ning Zi be scolded, I’m worried he can’t stand the scolding.”

"Needless to say about this, the agent should have been scolded, and the player still has to consider his image." Cordia stood up, "Then I will go to negotiate. In fact, the timing of the transfer this year is not bad. Juventus has just been promoted and needs people. Bayern Munich was photographed fourth in the league last season, and it was cruel. Not to mention Real Madrid. These guys are just going to fix this year and have a budget of hundreds of millions. It’s okay to leave Liverpool early and go to a rich club, don’t be angry."

"It's nice to have money..." Zhang Yuan sighed, "I hope Ning Zi, can you bear the news."——

ps: The 2 million bonus is the standard for the 2011 Asian Cup promulgated by the country in 2010. US$5.5 million is true. The US$40,000 of the Japanese team is the 2011 standard.