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Chapter 112 The Wonderful AFC

At the AFC headquarters, the Disciplinary Committee is meeting for some controversies arising from the just-concluded top 10 match.

"What do you think about the controversial penalty kick in the match between Japan and Australia?"

It was the head of the Disciplinary Committee who said this, Nasser from Saudi Arabia, who was also the moderator of the meeting.

"The on-duty referee did make a big mistake. The committee means that the referee will be removed from the A-level competitions under the AFC in the future."

"Yeah," Nasser nodded.

"There is also the issue of Jordan changing home games in Group B. What do you think?"

"Everyone's opinion is to dismiss it. Jordan's home game is better arranged in Doha, and the other teams in Group B do not agree to go to Jordan to play."

"Then what about the poor quality of North Korea's home court lawn?"

"This can only be concluded after the AFC sends people to the scene to investigate."

"Um,"

Finally, Nasser said: "Then what do you think about the suspension of the Chinese team coach Li Guo?"

At this time, the secretary of the disciplinary committee, Hassan from Qatar, said: "According to the report submitted by the Bahraini referee after the game, Li Guo's behavior was very bad. He swears at the referee on the sidelines. This violates sportsmanship. I think the head coach of the Chinese team should be suspended for three games, and the Chinese team should be canceled for one home game."

As soon as this remark came out, the venue was immediately quiet. Hassan's punishment suggestion can be said to be very severe. If he really followed what he said, it would definitely cause an uproar.

After listening to Hassan's report, Nasser looked at the Bahraini referee's report, and said, "Is this punishment too severe? The current vice president of the AFC is Chinese."

Some people say that football should stay away from politics, but in reality, nothing can stay away from politics. Nasser knows the weight of the Chinese in the AFC.

"I think it is very appropriate. I have watched the video of the game repeatedly. Li Guo's behavior is indeed very serious. The job of our disciplinary committee is to ensure the authority of the referee. If the referee does not have authority on the football field, how can the football match go on?"

Nasser estimated that Hassan still hated his country being eliminated by the Chinese team in the top 20. He looked at other members of the disciplinary committee, "What do you think?"

Some agree and some disagree, so what?vote?Impossible, the Football Federation is not so reasonable, just look at what the FIFA hacking looks like later.

"Let's talk about this later."

Hassan objected, "We can't wait, the punishment must be done immediately."

Nasser spread his hands, "Okay everyone, the biggest favorites in Group A are South Korea and China. I can't think of any surprises. The probability of these two countries representing Asia going to South Africa is more than 90%. Are we going to create accidents? What does it mean to keep China out of the World Cup?"

Hassan said: "No, with the strength of the Chinese team, they can qualify for the World Cup even if they play in the play-offs."

AFC Chairman Haman is from Qatar. Nasser asked: "Let China play the play-offs? Did the chairman tell you?"

"Of course not. What I mean is that you are worrying too much, sir. The Chinese team is not as weak as you think."

As we all know, although the AFC has four and a half World Cup places, but because of the low level of Asian football, the half of the places cannot be won, so there is a strange idea within the AFC, let the strong teams in Asia fight for the half places, and finally Asia can have 4 teams to participate in the World Cup.

This kind of thinking is not uncommon, and Hassan accidentally said it out, and there are still many people who agree with it.

"The Chinese team is the Olympic champion. If they go to the play-offs, they will 100% advance. This may be a good thing for the AFC."

"Gentlemen, we are a disciplinary committee, not a fantasy," Nasser said angrily.

This is the football version where people are afraid of being famous and pigs are afraid of being strong. It is no wonder that when Australia won the Asian championship in 2015 because of the club and the national team, West Asia demanded that Australia be kicked out of the AFC.

"It's jealousy," Nasser thought.

Nasser looked at Hassan: "The relationship between us Arabs and Persians is not good, why are you helping Iran?"

Hassan put on an aggrieved look, "Mr. Chairman, you have wronged me. I didn't help anyone. I just insisted on the rules."

"This time it's clean," Nasser thought, "but the problem is that the Chinese head coach really swears, and there's nothing you can do about it."

In the end, the Disciplinary Committee made a decision to suspend Li Guo for three games and fine him US$1. As for the proposal to cancel the Chinese team's home game, Nasser did not accept it.

*****
As a time traveler, Li Guo knew how black FIFA and AFC were, but when the news came, Li Guo was still shocked, "Sanctioned for three games? I...fuck it."

"By the way, who is the chairman of the disciplinary committee?" Li Guo asked Chen An.

"Saudi Nasser."

"I C you F, Saudi stick."

"The Koreans are the best, but the Saudis are not the best," Chen An said.

"What are those Saudis?"

Chen An thought for a while, we called the Koreans Bangzi and the Vietnamese monkeys, but we didn’t seem to have any special greetings for the Saudis.

"Forget it, those with dark skin are collectively called dead niggers," Li Guo said.

Chen An chuckled, "Are you still in the mood to joke? Hurry up and think of a way. If this penalty is maintained, then you won't be able to direct the games against the United Arab Emirates at home, against South Korea at home, or against Uzbekistan away."

"MD, the bullying has come to me, I want to appeal."

"Let's discuss it with the Football Association first. Of course, the appeal is affirmative."

*****
After Li Guo negotiated urgently with the Football Association, the Football Association first asked Li Guo to apologize to create an advantage in public opinion. Although Li Guo was reluctant, he still apologized.

"I apologize to the referee and the Iranian fans. I behaved aggressively during the game, but it was because of my focus on the game. The top 10 game is too important for our country. I think anyone standing on this stage will be nervous."

"In any case, I would like to apologize for my actions."

Li Guo’s showing of weakness created a good public opinion effect. Most of them felt that Li Guo’s punishment was too severe. Then Li Guo and the Chinese Football Association immediately appealed to the AFC.

In any case, Li Guo and the Football Association official, Chen An, flew to Kuala Lumpur to attend the hearing held there.

(End of this chapter)