Football: The immortal legend on the green field

Back to two months ago, when Gao Haiyang had just returned to China, he immediately went to Yan Shiduo's office to report to Chairman Yan on his European inspection work. Although they went to Europe together, they did not come back together. As the first vice chairman who was in charge of the daily work of the Football Association, Yan Shiduo could not stay in Europe for a long time.

The reason why he made the trip in person was that he was worried about Shen Bin and others. He couldn't put his entire future on the line just because of a word from Zhang Jilong and Gao Haiyang. As for the officialdom situation in the country, he couldn't make such a decision without seeing it in person.

After watching the match between Haarlem and Helmond, he decided to take a gamble. There was no need for him to watch the other players in person. He rushed back to China the next day, and left the inspection of Dong Fangzhuo and Hao Junmin to Gao Haiyang and the German old man Krauchen.

After reporting on his work, Yan Shiduo tapped the table with the pen in his hand, frowning, "Tell me about FIFA's policy on naturalized players."

Gao Haiyang was startled, then overjoyed, "Is there hope?"

Yan Shiduo sighed, "It's hard to say! My connections only reach a certain level in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Immigration-related issues belong to the Ministry of Public Security, and I can't do anything there. I also need to know the relevant regulations of FIFA. If we work hard for a long time and the result does not comply with FIFA regulations, wouldn't that be a joke?"

Gao Haiyang organized his words and said, "First of all, naturalized players cannot participate in competitions on behalf of the national team of their original nationality.

After meeting this condition, any one of the following two conditions can meet FIFA's naturalization requirements.

Players need to meet one of the following conditions.

1: Born in the country of new nationality, or have ancestry of the new nationality.

2. Live in the country of new nationality for more than two years continuously.

Yan Shiduo laughed, "This rule is like a joke, it's really loose! I was wondering why the Japanese got a Brazilian Ramos to play for them! It turns out it's so easy.

However, the second point you mentioned is not applicable here. Our country's nationality law has clear provisions that if foreign friends want to obtain Chinese nationality, they must live in the country for more than five years before they can apply for Chinese nationality.

Then we can only think of a solution from the perspective of bloodline, but the Tiote mentioned by Shen Bin does not have Chinese bloodline!"

The two fell into a long silence.

Since he saw that Shen Bin had the potential to transform into a dragon, Yan Shiduo gained a lot of confidence. Now that he had a lion king, he also needed a group of wolves that were good at fighting.

Gradually gaining a deeper understanding of football, Yan Shiduo realized the essential difference between football and basketball. The basketball court is small, with only five players on the field, and a superstar can easily lead a team to take off, such as Jordan of the Chicago Bulls and Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Football is different. Star players can play a role, but the role is much smaller than in basketball. Not only is the field 17 times larger than that of basketball, but the number of people on the field is also more than twice as much.

Just like playing chess, the variations in Go are countless times more than those in chess.

Therefore, the role of stars in a team is much smaller than that of basketball.

Yan Shiduo has also been thinking during this period that he has taken his reform for granted.

Gao Haiyang raised his head and said, "How about asking Chairman Zhang to come over and consult him?"

Yan Shiduo recalled what Yuan Weimin had said to him before he left: "If you encounter difficulties, seek Zhang Jilong's advice more often."

Yan Shiduo made a prompt decision, "Let's go and sit with Chairman Zhang. I'll call my old classmates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to come over. Three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang. A bystander can see more clearly. The difficulties we encounter may be just a trivial matter in the eyes of others."

After saying that, Yan Shiduo stared at Gao Haiyang, who was sweating.

Since the day he married Meng Jie, he secretly made up his mind that he would never use his wife's family connections at work and that he should have his own dignity as a man.

Yan Shiduo knew what Gao Haiyang was worried about. "I won't use Xiao Meng's connections. I'll just have some internal personnel to check and fill in the gaps, so that so many people won't have to work in vain in the end."

Since the leader had made it clear, Gao Haiyang had no room to back down. The two of them contacted the people they wanted to invite. In less than an hour, a heroic woman dressed as a second-level police inspector walked in. Yan Shiduo hurriedly stood up and walked forward to shake hands with her, "Welcome Director Meng to the Football Association to guide our work."

Meng Jie glanced at her embarrassed husband and smiled to thank him. "Chairman Yan, you arranged for our Haiyang to call me here. There must be some work that requires my participation. It is my honor to work for the Football Association. Just let me know if there are any arrangements. As long as it does not violate the organizational principles, I will do my best."

"Good! Women are as good as men. Comrade Meng Jie, please take a rest first. There is a friend from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who has not arrived yet. When he comes, we will explain to all leaders..."

Before he could finish his words, the secretary ushered in a handsome middle-aged man with a celebrity-like look into the office. "Old classmate, what's the matter with you calling me?"

"Haha... Speak of the devil, this is Comrade An Shaokang, the chief secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Let's go to Chairman Zhang Jilong's office. I need your help with something. But don't worry, we are talking about official business today. I only asked you to give me some advice, nothing else."

Arriving at Zhang Jilong’s office, Gao Haiyang first introduced their respective identities, and then introduced the relevant situation, “The difficulty we are facing now is.

First of all, I don’t know whether naturalized players comply with national policies?

Second, will the naturalization of elite players from other countries affect the diplomatic relations between the two countries?

Third, I don’t know how deep the waters of FIFA are. Is it easy to wade through them? Fourth, even if we can get people in, will there be backlash from some people? Can we get the approval of the fans? "

"Hahaha... I knew that Shi Duo was a capable person. This is a good idea. I fully agree with it. We should have done this a long time ago. Our neighbor Japan did it before us. I also made suggestions to Comrade Yuan Weimin a few years ago, but unfortunately there was no corresponding goal.

What is the most precious thing in the 21st century? Of course, it is talent. Hasn't our country always advocated the introduction of outstanding talents? Are sports stars not considered talents?

Zidane is Algerian. Could France have won the 98 World Cup without Zidane?

Sometimes in a specific environment, sports stars can play a huge role in enhancing national pride, not much less than those scientists. They just play different roles and are not on the same track, so it is difficult to say which one plays a greater role.

I will answer your fourth question first. If anyone objects, put me first and say it is my suggestion. As for the fans, as long as the national football team can achieve good results, will they not recognize your work? They will put you on the altar!

In the 02 World Cup qualifiers, I just used a little trick in the Asian Football Confederation. How did the fans treat me? I changed from Lao Zhang to Long Ge. Now when I walk on the street, many fans come to me and call me Long Ge enthusiastically! I can see their gratitude in their eyes. Don’t they know that what I did in the qualifiers was not a shameless act? "

"Hahaha..." Zhang Jilong's words caused several people to burst into laughter.

Zhang Jilong picked up the phone, "Hello! Mr. Avilenge! I have a question to consult with you..."

Yan Shiduo looked at Zhang Jilong in shock. It was ten o'clock in the morning and it was already 11 o'clock in the evening in Brazil. For an 88-year-old man to be able to answer Zhang Jilong's call at this time fully demonstrated the status of Zhang Jilong in Havelange's heart.