Godfather of national football

Chapter 439 You might as well change your name
Saudi football.

Once the big brother in Asia, after the 20s, green petrodollars traveled across the ocean to Saudi Arabia, turning this barren country into a local tyrant.

And Saudi Arabia was also the first country to swing the golden dollar football stick. It should be said that the effect is still very good. European coaches and South American stars have come to Saudi Arabia to help the country's football develop rapidly.

But Xiao He failed Xiao He. With the development of other Asian countries, local tyrants are no longer the monopoly of Saudi Arabia. Only spending money can no longer guarantee the development of a country's football. Since 2007, Saudi football has gone from bad to worse, and it is no longer considered a strong Asian team.

But as a veteran team, the Saudis are naturally looking forward to the team's recovery, just like the Saudi team that reached the World Cup knockout in 1994.

Therefore, the Saudis do not regard the Chinese team as a challenge, but an opportunity. Although the Chinese team is the defending champion, Saudi Arabia is one of the teams that have won the most Asian Cups.

At the joint press conference before the game, Saudi journalists came prepared, and a reporter asked: "Li Guo, do you know the team that has won the most championships in the Asian Cup?"

Of course Li Guo knew what the other party meant, so he shook his head, "I'm sorry I don't know, South Korea?"

With a puff, the reporter on the scene didn't hold back. This understatement is tantamount to slapping South Korea and Saudi Arabia in the face at the same time.

Unexpectedly, the Saudi reporter was very persistent and thick-skinned. He then said, "Then I can tell you that it is the Saudi team, three times."

Li Guo shrugged: "So what? Brazil has won five World Cup championships, so it's not the same thing. Let history stay in the museum."

"Hehe, I wonder why you Chinese always brag about a 5000-year history."

Li Guo knocked on the table, signaling to stop digressing, "This is the Asian Cup, is that how you talk to the defending champion?"

Li Guo's speed of changing the subject was really fast, and the other party's mind was a little lost, but immediately, why can't I talk to you like this?are you god

But the press conference is not a place for quarrels, a problem can only be passed, so he said: "Well, about the game, I only have one question, will the Chinese team play negatively or take it seriously."

Since the turmoil before the Asian Cup, public opinion is now staring at the Chinese team. After all, the only reason the Chinese team can be caught is the crime of passive competition.

Li Guo chuckled: "Then it depends on whether Saudi Arabia can play or not. If it's 5-0 in the first half, then I can only play negatively."

The Saudi reporter was so angry that his teeth itch, but football is based on results, and he can't help it. The only expectation is that his team can be as competitive as Kuwait, and then he can beat Li Guo in the face after the game.

In fact, the focus at this time is on the Saudi coach. As a recognized underdog, the reporter hopes that Saudi Arabia can create an upset, which is big news, otherwise the news about the Asian Cup is really hard to write.

The Saudi coach actually meant one thing after all, that is, to be cautious and optimistic, and to stabilize the defense.

"If the final result is 0-0, then I will be very happy. The Chinese team is very strong, but the World Cup and the Asian Cup are still different. History has proved that a successful team in the World Cup may not necessarily be successful in the Asian Cup."

"For example, in 2002, the South Korean team reached the top four in the World Cup, but in the 4 Asian Cup they were eliminated in the quarter-finals."

On the one hand, the head coach of Saudi Arabia said this to give himself a psychological hint, and on the other hand, it also touched the bad luck of the Chinese team. It means that although the Chinese team enters the top 8 of the World Cup, it may go home in the Asian Cup group stage.

Li Guo is furious. This bandit garrison compares the South Korean team with us. Is it implying that we bribe the referee?

Damn, Li Guo listened quietly and waited for an opportunity to interject. The head coach of Saudi Arabia continued: "Just now everyone was talking about history. Some people said that history is not important. I don't think so. I think history is very important. There is no history. Now, the greatest team in Asian football in the past few decades must be Saudi Arabia."

The anger in Li Guo's heart rose again. Originally, Li Guo decided to be honest and not quarrel with others this time in the Asian Cup, but now he couldn't help it anymore. I won't kill Bo Ren, but Bo Ren is becoming more and more inhuman.

"Finally, I hope that the referee of this game can treat us fairly, because the defending champion will generally be taken care of."

At this point, Li Guo couldn't help it anymore, and completely digressed when he asked the next question, "Just now someone talked about the referee, and I completely respect the referee, even if the judgment is wrong, I respect it, because I think the referee is a human being, and human beings will make mistakes."

"Also, if someone really cares so much about winning several championships, I think it's easy to do. They can change their name, for example, to the third-tier team, or the third-tier team, so no one will forget it."

"Li Guo, please pay attention to your remarks, you can't insult my country."

Li Guo shrugged, "I'm just a suggestion. As for whether you want to change your name or not, it's entirely up to you. Is it wrong for me to be helpful?"

"you!"

The head coach of Saudi Arabia apologized to the reporter and then walked away. He felt that he could no longer be under the same roof as Li Guo.

After the press conference, Li Guo was warned by the AFC. Li Guo was not convinced, I was just suggesting, and the "third team" is also very prestigious.

After returning, the players of the Chinese team burst out laughing, "Team Three, haha, I laughed so hard," Mu Fei said.

"Is it that funny?" Li Guo asked.

"It's funny! Head, actually, you should suggest that they change their name to the third team."

Li Guo slapped the back of Mu Fei's head, "You're going too far."

"Really? Aren't you too much?"

After laughing, the Saudi Football Association later appealed to the AFC for insulting the name of the country, but the AFC rejected it.

With the pre-match episode, the Saudis hated Li Guo, especially the Saudi players, who had the momentum of fighting against each other.

Because they checked on the Internet, in China, "three" has many meanings, "The Chinese team humiliated us so much, we must teach them a lesson on the court."

But the head coach is still very clear, "Boys, the best lesson for the Chinese team is to do our own defense well, and then let the Chinese team players suffer at the right time."

The meaning of suffering is quite rich. As a professional coach, the meaning cannot be clearly stated, otherwise it is against professional ethics, but the players understand it.

In short, in the first match of the Asian Cup, any team will grit their teeth and play.

(End of this chapter)