Godfather of national football

Chapter 499

After parting with Queiroz, Li Guo returned to China soon.

The matter that the Football Association asked him was the same as that of Queiroz, but this time it was not a rumor, but a real invitation from the South American Football Federation.

When Cai Hua handed the fax to Li Guo, he specifically asked to be careful. There was only this original copy. This was the first time that the Chinese Football Association had received a fax from the South American Football Association in so many years.

Li Guo read it from the beginning to the end, and the end of the fax stated—in any case, please reply before April 4, because the Centennial America's Cup will start in June this year, and time is running out.

"Boss, what do you think?"

"I didn't know I was looking for you back."

Li Guo has learned his lesson now, so he first asked Cai Hua, "Boss, do you have any concerns? Tell me and listen."

Cai Hua took a sip of tea, "Last year was the Asian Cup, and next year is the Confederations Cup. Our Chinese team can't escape these two competitions, and the next year will be the World Cup. That is to say, this year is the only time window for the national football team to take a breather."

But Li Guo doesn't see it that way. Next year's Confederations Cup is not important. It's just a show. The Confederations Cup is tasteless, but the Centennial America's Cup is different. It's a rare training opportunity.

But Cai Hua's worry is also right, the players are not hard-hitting, especially in the invitational game, the players are likely to be unwilling in their hearts.

"Boss, you are right to worry, but the Centennial America's Cup is very rare, I want to participate."

Cai Hua actually guessed it a long time ago, and he laughed, "Okay, you can take care of the troublesome things yourself. For my side, you can just say a word, and I will reply to the South American Football Confederation and it will be OK."

Coming out of Cai Hua's office, Li Guo was in pain but also happy. The journey ahead was exciting, but there were also many troubles.

First of all, Li Guo announced his thoughts in the WeChat group of the national team, of course in a tentative tone, to discuss with everyone.

"What? America's Cup? Head, you and I won't go, I'm getting married, 88," Mu Fei said.

"You're tall when you get married, but I heard you got dumped again," Geng Chong said.

"Bah," Mu Fei sent a "vomit" emoji.

Chen Gelin said: "Come on everyone, I'm waiting for you in Los Angeles, and I can take you to eat, drink and have fun."

Chen Gelin belonged to the supporters, but most of them dived. The national football players did not dare to oppose Li Guo. Although Li Guo would not be angry, Li Guo's majesty was indescribable.

"Let's talk about it, everyone, I'm counting on you," Li Guo said.

"Agree, agree, agree..."

For a moment, there were expressions of agreement, Li Guo was depressed, it seemed that everyone dared not tell the truth, so Li Guo thought of Mu Fei, and sent Mu Fei a private message—"Everyone dare not tell the truth, you can find a way for me."

Mu Fei thought about it, and posted in the group: "Head, you can just ask me about this kind of thing. In the national team, I, Mu Fei, represent everyone. I agree. Everyone must have no objections."

Fang Suo sent a teasing expression, Mu Fei finally succeeded in fishing, and it is good if someone talks.

"What, isn't it?"

Fang Suo couldn't bear it anymore and said, "Boss, it's nonsense for our Chinese team to participate in the America's Cup, and it's a substitute for Haiti."

Mu Fei said: "Fang Suo, it's not right for you to say that, the Japanese team also participated in the America's Cup."

"Hehe, the Japanese are shameless, so don't you?"

Fang Suo's words made Mu Fei choke, and Li Guo also understood. It seems that everyone not only has opinions, but also has a lot of opinions.

"I support Fang Suo," Li Guo said. In this way, those who opposed gradually dared to speak out.

Liao Lisheng and Zhang Yuning will also participate in the Rio Olympics in August this year. If they go to the United States to play the America's Cup in June, it will be really tiring.

"Boss, I want to participate in the Olympics," Liao Lisheng said, and the implication was clear.

Li Guo made a nodding expression, Mu Fei saw that the public opinion was completely off track, and became angry, "Head, why don't you just find 22 people in the league, add me, and make me the captain, and we will represent the Chinese team to participate in the Centennial America's Cup. If the results are good, the honor belongs to everyone. If the results are terrible, I, Mu Fei, will bear it alone. How about it?"

The big guys burst out laughing and made "head" expressions one after another, thinking, you can pretend to be a hero in front of us.

At this time, everyone found that Zhou Dun, the most important person in the Chinese team, hadn't come out to speak, so Mu Fei asked, "Is the captain there?"

"Hehe, Mu Fei, you still know who is the captain, head, I think you can find 21 players in the league, add me and Mu Fei, and I will be the captain. We can go to the America's Cup."

As soon as this remark came out, everyone understood that Li Guo was on the wrong team just now, of course Li Guo would not blame everyone.

"In that case, can I say a few words?"

"Papa papa," the group was full of applause expressions, Li Guo chuckled, these guys are too exaggerated.

"First of all, the Centennial America's Cup is a rare opportunity, and I think I must participate."

"Secondly, I announce that the players who participated in the America's Cup this year will have a rest in the Confederations Cup next year."

This sentence is the most important, dispelling the biggest concerns of the players. After all, half of the energy of the players still has to be dedicated to the club. If there are large-scale competitions to participate in every year, the body is really too much.

"Hahaha, I'm going to America, Chen Gelin, wait for me, I will make you poor," Mu Fei sent 10 haha ​​emojis in a row.

Chen Gelin also learned to be humorous, and said, "I'm sorry, the teammates I mentioned just now did not include Mu Fei."

"Hey, it's too late, I'm relying on you."

After dealing with the players, Li Guo's next step was to deal with the media, and the reaction from the media was even greater.

Many media even think that Li Guo is fooling around.

"America's Cup?"

Many senior sports journalists understand that the Copa America invites Asian teams to make up the number, which is not glorious.

"Director Li, don't you think it's shameful to compete like this?"

"Why? The Centennial America's Cup is held every 100 years. Humans will migrate to outer space when it is held next time. This may be the only Centennial America's Cup on Earth."

As soon as everyone heard that Li Guo was going far away, they knew that Li Guo was going to practice Tai Chi. Some people stopped talking and were ready to watch the jokes, while others were still looking forward to the Centennial America's Cup. What if the Chinese team accidentally won the championship?That picture is so beautiful, I dare not look at it.

Finally, a bold reporter said what everyone wanted to say, but dared not say—"Director Li, what if the Chinese team wins the Centennial America's Cup? Then what should we do?"

(End of this chapter)