Godfather of national football

Chapter 498 Draw lots for the top 12 ([-])
At the beginning of the draw ceremony, AFC President Salman first reviewed the development of Asian football in the past few years, specifically mentioning the Australian Asian Cup.

Then Salman changed the subject and began to talk about the World Cup, "In the World Cup in Brazil, Asian teams performed poorly except for the Chinese team. Some people even said that Asian football has become the second last in the world, but it is better than Oceania."

"Antarctica!"

I don't know who yelled, and everyone was happy immediately, and Salman, who was serious on stage, was also happy.

"Then it seems that we are third from last, which is not bad."

"Hahaha."

This is self-deprecating, but after laughing, everyone felt very uncomfortable. After all, everyone here is the representative of Asian football, and obviously in the last World Cup cycle, Asian football failed in general.

"Okay, let's continue the topic just now. I hope that in the World Cup in Russia, at least two Asian teams can qualify for the group stage."

The scene shot was immediately shown to Li Guo, which means that the Chinese team counts as one team, so what about the other team?

"Okay, that's all I'll say. Good luck to everyone. Next, the executive committee from Malaysia will host the draw."

The 6 guests in this lottery are all former Asian football superstars, namely Ali Daei from Iran, Sun Jihai from China, Hidetoshi Nakata from Japan, Park Ji-sung from South Korea, Viduka from Australia, and the last one is Oviran from Saudi Arabia.

When Ali Daei walked out, the audience burst into applause. The Iranian still had a beard. He used to be the number one center forward in Asia. The Chinese team also suffered a lot from him. Ali Daei also played in the Bundesliga and performed well.

His hand will determine the grouping of China and Australia. Ali Daei is stirring two small balls in the glass jar. The team he draws is in Group A, and the rest are in Group B.

Ali Daei pinched a small ball and took it out, then took out a small note and turned it around, "Australia."

Then the Chinese team will automatically enter Group B.

The audience applauded routinely, Ali Dayi waved his hand, and then walked off the stage. The next person on the stage was China's Sun Jihai, who will decide the ownership of the second tier team.

The second gear is the South Korean team and the Japanese team. Sun Jihai made a stir and quickly drew one.

"Japan."

Then the South Korean team was included in Group B, and they were still in the same group as the Chinese team. The scene shot showed Stillik, and the old man looked very calm, making it impossible to see what he was thinking in his heart.

The following lottery was carried out very quickly, and the grouping situation of the two groups of AB produced the final result.

Group B of the Chinese team is: China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Iraq, Thailand.There are only a few strong teams in Asia, so most of them are old opponents, such as South Korea and Iran.

After the lottery ceremony, the coaches and their teams left one after another. While leaving, someone patted Li Guo, and turned around to see that it was the head coach of the Iranian team, Queiroz.

"Carlos, long time no see."

"Yes."

Li Guo knew that Queiroz must have something to do, "What's the matter?"

"I want to treat you to a meal."

"Okay, where are you going?"

Queiroz smiled: "Come with me if you have the guts."

After arriving, I found out that it is the famous Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. This is a landmark, and eating here will be more expensive.

"Carlos, let's forget it, food here is expensive, I'm afraid you will be poor."

"Hahaha, don't worry, although my income is not as good as yours, I can still have a meal, please."

The two took the high-speed elevator and came to the middle part of the Petronas Twin Towers, where the restaurant is located. After sitting down, Queiroz asked Li Guo to order.

"Let me see, what is more expensive."

Queiroz chuckled, "Li Guo, you still like to joke."

Li Guo also laughed. Li Guo was very impressed with Queiroz and Iranian football. The longest suspension in his coaching career was given by Tehran.

Li Guo knew that Queiroz had something to do, but if the other party didn't tell him, he was not in a hurry, and he would talk when he was full.

“This coconut crab is really good,”

"Really? I'll try it too."

After eating and drinking, Queiroz felt that it was almost done, and finally opened the conversation, "Li Guo, I have something to ask you this time."

Haha, Li Guole was overjoyed, and finally spoke.

"Tell me, I don't necessarily agree."

"Did you know that the Centennial America's Cup will be held in the United States this year?"

"I seem to have heard it. It is said that teams from all over the Americas will participate."

Queiroz nodded, "To be precise, there are 16 teams. This is a grand event in American football."

The more Li Guo listened, the more he couldn't understand. How could Queiroz care so much about the America's Cup?Did you buy a lottery ticket?
Li Guo took a sip of the red wine, "Carlos, there are no outsiders here, and I've eaten your meal too, so just tell me if you have anything to say."

"Hehe, okay, it's like this. The 16 teams in the Centennial America's Cup are divided into 4 groups, with 4 teams in each group. But the Haitian team in Group B has a domestic problem. It is said that they will not be able to participate in the America's Cup."

"Then what should we do?" Li Guo asked curiously.

"Find an Asian team as a substitute."

As soon as this remark came out, Li Guo remembered that in the past, the Copa America would invite Asian teams, such as the Japanese team to participate.

"Carlos, is your news reliable?"

Queiroz nodded, and then continued: "I want to ask, is the Chinese team willing to participate? If the Chinese team does not intend to participate in the America's Cup, then I will help the Iranian team to fight for it. If you want to participate, then I will not cause trouble."

Li Guo still has some knowledge of Iranian football. It is a very rough country. Queiroz once even quarreled with the club's head coach because he recruited several players from domestic clubs to participate in international competitions.

Queiroz's wishful thinking is that if the Chinese team does not participate, then the Iranian team still has a good chance. He can use his own rights to fight for it. If the Chinese team wants to participate, then he has nothing to do. He simply goes on vacation earlier.

He thought that Li Guo should know something, but Li Guo really didn't know, "Carlos, to tell you the truth, I really don't know what you said."

"really?"

"Really, I don't need to lie to you, I never cared about the America's Cup," because the European Cup will be broadcast in China this year, so the coverage of the America's Cup is basically zero, and Li Guo rarely sees news on the Internet.

At this moment, Li Guo's cell phone rang, and it was Chen An calling, "The Football Association said they have something important to discuss with you."

"Do you know what it is?" Li Guo asked.

"I don't know, come back quickly."

(End of this chapter)