Godfather of national football

Chapter 475 Final Day

The day before the game, Postkoglu accepted an exclusive interview with Australia's ABC.

The host Catherine faced Bo Shuai. The man in front of him is likely to become the hero of Australian football tomorrow, and of course it may have another ending.

"Ange, first of all, I want to wish your team success in winning the championship."

"Thank you."

"Did you see today's news that Li Guo made a big fuss in the rehearsal for the opening ceremony?"

"Haha, of course, Li Guo, I can only say that we need to tolerate him, he is a thorn."

"Looks like something about the flag."

"No," Postkoglu shook his head. "I think Li Guo is like this everywhere he goes. It has nothing to do with the national flag. He just likes to show off. He thinks the world should revolve around him."

"So you probably don't like Li Guo very much?"

"Haha, on the contrary, I think Li Guo is an interesting opponent. Without him, the Asian Cup is really boring. Stillik is too boring, and Queiroz is too stingy. That is to say, Li Guo is still interesting."

"Then you can get your wish tomorrow, but I hope you don't fight then."

"I try to control it."

After talking about Li Guo, the host changed the subject, "Harry joined the national team coaching staff?"

Bo Shuai nodded, "Yes, but those who work voluntarily and don't get paid."

"There were rumors before that Harry didn't join the coaching staff because of your exclusion. Now it seems that the rumors are self-defeating."

"Haha, I won't exclude anyone, Harry is because of physical problems, you know that."

"By the way, will the team's tactics change tomorrow?"

"Of course, but I won't say it, because Li Guo must be watching me in front of the TV right now."

Li Guo was indeed watching the ABC live broadcast, but he watched it as a joke, "This guy is more narcissistic than me, it's rare."

"Li Guo, don't you want to respond?" Chen An asked.

"No need, just let him go. After tomorrow's final, he will cry like a chick. Why bother to say anything now."

It is true that Li Guo was uncharacteristically low-key in the earlier press conference. He didn't even say anything about the national flag, but only answered routine questions in accordance with the requirements of the AFC.

"Li Guo, you are very different this time."

"Hehe, it will be tiring to provoke every day, and I'm not a robot."

"I don't think so. You say that you have a solid foundation in your mind, right?" Chen An asked.

"Well, at least it's better than the World Cup." Li Guo turned off the TV and continued, "You're going to do a ward round tonight. Players need to go to bed early. Reasonable rest is the most important thing."

"Yeah. I know."

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On the day of the final, the city of Sydney was empty, and the road to the stadium was blocked, and only the team's bus could pass.

On the bus, Li Guo looked far away and could see the Sydney Opera House. After half an hour, a flying saucer-shaped stadium appeared at the end of the horizon, rising slowly as the bus approached. It looked very beautiful.

The Chinese team bus uses a special passage, so I don’t know what’s going on outside the stadium, but it’s said that it’s crowded there, and tens of thousands of people who haven’t bought tickets will watch the live broadcast on the big screen in the fan square, and there are also many Chinese fans who have come from afar.

The moment the players stepped off the bus, a cameraman followed and filmed the whole process of the players from the bus to the locker room one by one. These images were broadcast live, so domestic fans should be very excited when watching them in front of the TV.

In the locker room, there was no cliché. Li Guo asked everyone to play the "ping-pong football" invented by Mu Fei. This has become a regular event for the Chinese team to relax before the competition. After the players played for a few rounds, there was a loud noise outside, which should be the beginning of the closing ceremony.

Then came the sound of rock music, very loud and rhythmic, it should have been playing high outside the scene.

The closing ceremony was very short, and soon came to an end. The staff notified Li Guo that he was ready to appear, "Okay, kids, it's time for our performance."

"Champ, champ, champ."

Everyone yelled for fun. After the yelling, the players high-fived each other and walked out of the locker room.

Li Guo was the last to come out, and at the corner met Postkoglu who was also the last to come out.

"Ange, there is an old saying in China, if you speak ill of someone behind your back, your tongue will develop ulcers."

Postkoglu laughed: "Since it was said behind the scenes, how do you know? Since you know, it is not said behind the scenes."

"Fuck, you're very logical."

"Hehe, Li Guo, don't provoke me, I won't fight with you today."

"Me neither, my players will take it out on me."

"Haha, I hope, it depends on whether your players have that ability."

Li Guo held Postkoglu in his arms, "Don't move, there are reporters behind, I did it for the reporters."

Li Guochong compared the reporter with a thumbs-up, meaning, look, how good Ange and I are, the rumors of our discord are unfounded.

"Hehe, so you still care about reporters," Postkoglu said with a smile.

"Of course, I cherish my reputation very much. Unlike you, I don't have much reputation anyway."

When Li Guo came out, he first looked at the national flag. Fortunately, it was replaced with a new one. Otherwise, Li Guo would definitely go crazy. Then he habitually looked at the stands of the Chinese fans. The huge TIFO was raised again, which has become a standard equipment for the Chinese team to play.

The shouts of SuperChina sounded, Li Guo gave a thumbs up to that side, and the fans over there also saw Li Guo and cheered.

When Li Guo stood on the coach's bench, he couldn't restrain the excitement in his heart. Since he came to Australia last year to start his inspection, isn't he just waiting for this moment?Not far away, the Asian Cup trophy stands there, so close, but so far away.

In fact, when he came out just now, Postkoglu looked at the Asian Cup more greedily. This was the first time he saw the Asian Cup trophy at such a close distance, the trophy that symbolized the top of Asia.

The two head coaches looked at the Asian Cup, and then looked at each other. Only one of them can touch the final trophy tonight, so at this time, there is more ruthlessness in the eyes of the two.

The scene was too noisy, and the radio reminded it several times before it quieted down. Then came the national anthem, and the camera scanned the starting players one by one.

First the Chinese national anthem, then the Australian national anthem, and finally the national anthem was played, and the audience applauded. After the two teams shook hands, Jedinak and Zhou Dun walked towards the referee.

(End of this chapter)