Stand by the last line of defense

Chapter 98 One step away from legend and world king!
Basically, as long as Zheng Long starts, the opponent's coach will be envious, or jealous of having a player like Zheng Long under him.

Popovich is used to it by now.

I am very lucky to have Zheng Long, what the hell!Find one if you have the ability!

Regarding Jose Manuel's words, Popovich just said lightly. "You played well today, but luck is on our side. Thank you for your advice!"

After speaking, Popovich let go, turned and left.

At the post-match press conference, "Marca" reporter Miguel Angel asked a question.

"Mr. Lan Ke, it was rumored that Zheng Long had a conflict with the team, so Zheng Long was hidden. Now that Zheng Long is back in the starting lineup, does it mean that the team and Zheng Long have reached an agreement? Or are you forced to The pressure of the team's record can only let Zheng Long start again?"

How could Popovich admit that the team had conflicts with Zheng Long.

He shook his head hurriedly and said. "No! The team and Zheng Long are working very happily without any conflicts. I don't know where your news came from, but I can assure you that Zheng Long had a good time in Zaragoza. He took a break before, It is purely because we consider that he has been fighting continuously and needs to rest!"

Liar!
Less than a third of the season has just started, and the hardest strikers and midfielders haven't taken a rest yet, so the goalkeeper will take a rest first?

Lies with open eyes.

Miguel Angel asked.

"Really? But according to insiders, there was a conflict between the team and Zheng Long because of the national team, so you just hid him! Isn't it?"

Zheng Long leaned forward and helped out. "No! I have no conflict with the team at all! Even if the coach said, the team took into account that I was still growing, so they decided to take the rotation for prudence. In fact, the coach and the team are very supportive of me playing for the national team. .Is it not, Mr. Ranko?"

Zheng Long turned sideways and asked the head coach Popovich.

All the reporters stared at Popovich for a while.

Popovich was already cursing in his heart.

This view of playing for the national team is absolutely correct and orthodox!

How could Popovich dare to say otherwise, otherwise the criticism and criticism of the whole people would drown him!
With all the media watching, Popovich could not wait to scold Zheng Long for being shameless and kidnapped by playing morality.

He showed an expression that he didn't know whether to cry or laugh, and nodded. "Of course, the team and I support Zheng Long!"

Hearing the affirmative answer, Zheng Long turned his head and said to Miguel Angel, a reporter from "Marca". "So the team's hiding my words is nonsense, there is no such thing at all!"

The reporters present were basically veterans who had been in the sports circle for several years.

What's going on, they still don't know!

But since the parties concerned have sworn that there is no such thing, of course they know how to write it.

"Marca" reporter Miguel Angel sat down, and "Daily Sports" reporter Paul stood up and asked.

"If Zheng Long doesn't take turns, Zaragoza's unbeaten record may continue. Now because of Zheng Long's rotation, the unbeaten record has stayed at 13 games, and more importantly, the team's record has also been affected. , fell from the top of the list to the current fifth. Regarding this result, has Mr. Lan Ke ever thought about it before, and will he regret his original decision?"

Regret?
Of course I regret it!
He was so regretful that he wanted to slap the general manager Valdano in the face.

I regretted it very much, but Popovich said calmly. "No, I don't regret it. Compared with Zheng Long's health and career, one or two losses and unbeaten records are irrelevant! As long as Zheng Long stays healthy, we can create new ones. undefeated record!"

Zheng Long looked at the reporters present with a smile.

"As long as I am the goalkeeper of the team, I will stick to the last line of defense as always and try to keep the goal!"

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It didn't take long to get back from the press conference.

Zheng Long received a call from Liu Zheng.

"headmaster!"

"Aaron. I'm back home!"

"Ok!"

"I saw your press conference. Is it settled now to join the Olympic team in early March next year?"

"It has been dealt with, and the team will not prevent me from returning to China at that time!"

"That's good! I know that letting you return to China in early March will have some impact on Zaragoza and your personal prospects. However, the benefits of joining the Olympic team and playing for the country are obvious. You should also understand this in your heart! Come to the Olympic team, work hard!"

"Yeah. I will!"

Zheng Long put down the phone, sat on the sofa, lost in thought.

Of course Zheng Long understands the benefits of playing for the national team.That means higher exposure, which means greater popularity.

For a player, these can be converted into money through endorsements, etc.

Of course Zheng Long likes money, but playing for the national team is not just about money.

Ronaldo and Messi are good enough!

The Golden Globe Awards in recent years have basically been arranged by them.

Messi is often called the club king.

But everyone knows it's just a title.Messi is not yet qualified to be recognized as the king of the ball.

As for the reason, there is only one!
His glory cabinet lacks the glory of the national team.

Let alone the World Cup champion.He didn't even win the America's Cup.

Lacking the glory of the national team, the title of club champion is not worthy of the name.

Just like Cruyff and Maradona and Pele.

Cruyff's personal glory is no less than that of Maradona and Pele, and even considering the influence of his football tactics, it is even worse than the two of them.

But Cruyff is also precisely because of the lack of glory of the national team.

He is just a legend, and he is only one step away from recognized football champions like Maradona and Pele!
For any athlete, if he cannot represent the national team.

No matter what the reason is, it will be a pity after all!

What's more, Zheng Long watched football matches since he was a child, especially when he watched the World Cup.

I always see teams from other countries fighting hard, but they often lack the Chinese national team.

This makes Zheng Long always feel that something is missing when watching the World Cup?
The competitive level of all age groups of China Men's Football is not high.

However, as a native of China, Zheng Long is still eager to represent the national men's football team in the World Series.

Except wanting glory.

More importantly, I, Zheng Long, are only fighting for those fans who will never leave China's men's football team even when China's football is in the dark!

Zheng Long hopes that through his own efforts, the national football team can once again enter the World Cup finals.

Even if you score a goal, score a point, and win a game, it will make Huaxia fans happy and experience the joy of the World Cup!
Zheng Long felt it was worth it!

For Zheng Long, the Olympic team is just the starting point, it will definitely not be the end!

(End of this chapter)