There is a dream called football

Chapter 537 The Dream Continuation
1 to 0.
When the final whistle sounded, Li Qiao and Li Shan embraced tightly, and they really did it.

Li Shan shook his hands and took off his glasses, because tears had blurred his vision.

"Dad, you did it, you proved yourself."

"You proved that you can become Inter Milan's coach not only because you are Chinese, but because of your ability."

Li Shan patted Li Qiao.

"We should thank the chairman for giving us the opportunity."

11 years ago, Moratti lifted the Champions League Big Ears Cup, which was the most glorious moment for Inter Milan after the big international era, and now, after Moratti, Inter Milan once again won the Champions League.

It was a total emotional outburst after a long wait, and the Inter fans were celebrating the victory.

"We did it, we did it."

Li Qiao and Li Shan walked around the field to pay tribute to these celebrating fans. Without the support of fans, football is worthless. In the past three years, Nerazzurri fans have repeatedly questioned Li Shan's ability, but they were all speechless in front of the results. This is the last time, because Li Shan has already decided in his heart to leave Inter Milan after the Champions League.

What could be better than walking away a winner?
11 years ago, Mourinho left as a winner after winning the Champions League, and 11 years later, Li Shan did the same, leaving Inter Milan as a winner.

At the post-match press conference, Li Shan announced his departure, and countless blue and black fans cried.

Li Shan himself cried the most. When asked about his future plans, Li Shan didn't say anything right away. He just said that everyone should be able to see his new journey soon. He promised that he would not leave his beloved football field.

One month later, Li Shan fulfilled his promise, he became the head coach of the Chinese national team, and this time the goal is very clear, that is to lead the Chinese team to participate in the 2022 World Cup.

This is a new challenge for Li Shan, and it is also the most exciting point for thousands of fans. Li Shan can be said to be the biggest local coach in the history of the Chinese team. Many people are already excited about his performance in the national team next year.

What kind of results will Li Shan lead the Chinese team to achieve?
There is still more than a year before the answer may be revealed.

*****
The 36-year-old Li Qiao looked over, and in the distance was what he looked like when he was 20 years old. This must be Li Qiao's last World Cup.

Starting from the World Cup in Germany, Li Qiao is a winner in life. He has participated in 5 World Cups, and Qatar is the last one.

This time the Chinese team is in a group with the powerful Brazil team, Nigeria, and Mexico, and the opponents are very strong.

First game against Brazil.

The Chinese team tried their best, but still lost 0 to 3. The Brazilian team led by Neymar is still too strong.

In the second game in Mexico, the Chinese team drew 2-2 with their opponents, and the group had two games and one point. In this powerful group, the Chinese team was already in a backward position.

However, in the final battle, the Chinese team still took their fate into their own hands. As long as they beat Nigeria, the Chinese team could qualify for the group stage.

After the opening, the Chinese team started very well. With Li Qiao's goal, the Chinese team led 1-0.

But in the second half, tenacious Nigeria scored a goal to tie the score at 1-1.
1 to 1 means that the Chinese team will be eliminated. At the last moment, Li Shan gave it a go and formed a formation of 4 forwards, but the opponent still withstood the indiscriminate bombing of the Chinese team, and the final score was 1 to 1.
The Chinese team had two draws and one loss in the group stage, and was eliminated in the group stage.

Li Qiao cried after the game. The last World Cup was not perfect, but this is football. Li Qiao thanked the fans, Qatar, and finally his father in the interview.

"I know that my father has been under tremendous pressure. The pressure of playing for the national team is unimaginable. It is not just a job, but the expectation of the whole nation. It is a pity that we did not do well this time."

The reporter comforted Li Qiao.

At this moment, many fans may be crying, but no one will blame anything, because they tried their best.

And Li Qiao also officially announced his decision to retire from the national team.

"Let's leave the opportunity to young people, I hope they will do better."

******
In 2023, on July 7, Old Trafford, Manchester United friends team against Inter Milan friends team.

Ferguson is coaching on one side, and Li Shan is coaching on the other.

This is Li Qiao's farewell match.

Old Trafford was full of seats, and everyone was like when they welcomed the young player Li Qiao.

This game brought together many veterans. For Manchester United, Beckham is here, Ronaldo is here, and Rooney is here.

As for Inter Milan, Deco came, Maniche came, and Baia also came.

Joe Lee will be wearing his old Manchester United jersey.

The rhythm of this kind of friendly match is very slow. On Manchester United's side, except for Ronaldo and Li Qiao, most people can't run anymore.

Rooney, in particular, has grown into a ball. He can only do some simple running on the court, and he no longer has the style of the past.

But such a game is also very interesting.

Li Qiao's free kick lobbed the goal. Baia took the ball off and then threw the ball to attack. Asamoah on Inter Milan's side rushed up and exploded Manchester United's entire defense.

Because Manchester United is undefended, but Van der Sar is so good, he even saved the ball, and everyone laughed.

In this kind of game, the result is not important, but the process is important. In the end, Li Qiao scored two goals, and the score was Manchester United's 7-5 victory over Inter Milan.

After the game, Manchester United announced that Li Qiao would enter the Manchester United Centennial Hall of Fame. Ferguson even invited Li Qiao to work at Manchester United. Starting from the youth training, maybe one day Li Qiao can become the head coach of Manchester United.

But Li Qiao temporarily refused, saying that now he just wants to rest for a while and spend time with his wife and children.

"I think I will definitely come back, but I should be away from football for a while. I hope I can do something for Manchester United when I come back."

The audience applauded, and Li Qiao finally made it. Like Beckham, Cantona, and Ronaldo, he has left his footprints in Manchester United.

*****
Two years later, a football school was opened in Guangzhou. Unlike other football schools, this football school is free, but the conditions for selection are very strict, and they hope to pass strict standards.

Those who qualify can receive two years of professional football training.

The school's funds come from Li Qiao, and the follow-up funds come from donations and sponsorships. Li Qiao's goal is to open 10 football schools across the country within 50 years.

It is the future of football that the children with qualified bodies and dreams can play. What Li Qiao has to do is to create dreams for others.

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