Godfather of national football

Chapter 86
When Li Guo got the starting roster of the Nigerian team, he had to admit that this Nigerian team really didn't have many talents. Even if he used his knowledge of football as a traveler, none of this Nigerian team became a big-name player later.

Although it is the semi-finals, this may be the weakest opponent the Chinese team has encountered except New Zealand.

In addition, the Chinese team has a lot of problems. First of all, Chen Gelin has not fully recovered from his injury.

In addition, after playing 10 games within 4 days, the players were very tired, and the string of physical fitness was on the verge of breaking, so whether Li Guo was willing or not, Li Guo had to rotate in this game.

In the starting lineup of the Chinese team, Chen Gelin must have rested, Gao Lin replaced Chen Gelin, veteran Sun Jihai also rested, Hao Junmin started, the defense line Yin Di rested, Feng Xiaoting started.

When the outside world saw this starting list, the first feeling was that the Chinese team had turned its tail and began to underestimate the enemy, but Li Guo was too lazy to explain, let the results speak for themselves.

The final result was good. The Chinese team defeated Nigeria 1-0 and entered the final of the Olympic Games. This result should be reasonable. After the Chinese team defeated Italy, the media generally favored the Chinese team to enter the final. So who is the opponent of the Chinese team in the final?
The answer will be revealed a day later at the Shanghai 8-person Stadium.

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"This is the final coming early," this is the British BBC's commentary on the semi-finals between Argentina and Brazil.

In fact, even the Chinese media does not deny that the semi-final between Brazil and Argentina is a peak duel, as can be seen from the price of tickets for this game. It is said that the ticket price of scalpers for this semi-final even exceeds the final ticket price held in the Bird's Nest.

Let’s take a look at the guests who will go to watch the game. The President of the International Olympic Committee, the President of FIFA, the President of Argentina, the President of Brazil, and the stars of the two countries will be there to watch the game. Among them, the two most eye-catching guests are Argentina’s Maradona and Brazil’s Pele.

Argentina playing Brazil is like Asia and China playing South Korea. This kind of game does not require mobilization, and it will make people desperate. The winning team can point at the opponent's nose and laugh at the opponent for a long time, and the losing team will not be able to look up for a long time.

Before the game, Brazil coach Dunga said that as long as he loses to Argentina, he will resign immediately. Ronaldinho also said that he can lose to anyone, but he cannot lose to Argentina.

In Argentina, the coach Batista uttered harsh words. He would never play in Argentine football after losing to Brazil. Messi said that he came to China despite the incomprehension of the Barcelona fans.

Anyone who knows Messi knows that Messi is actually very patriotic, and he will work harder when playing for Argentina.

When the heat of the semi-finals was disturbing, all the players of the Chinese team flew to Shanghai, and Li Guo wanted to lead the team to watch the semi-finals on the spot.

As soon as Li Guo arrived at the airport, he was besieged by the Chinese media. The Chinese team had secured the silver medal in the Olympic men's football ahead of time, and everyone was overjoyed.

"Director Li, we have secured the silver medal. May I ask how much the Football Association will give you this time?"

Because it is rumored that the prize money for the Olympic champion is 500 million, and the silver medal won by the national football team is a record, so it should be rewarded well anyway. This is the opinion of most media.

Hearing this, Li Guo became angry, "Who said we are the silver medalists? Has the finals started yet? You have crossed over!"

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, originally they were flattering, but why did Li Guo suddenly become popular? Could it be that the goal of the national football team is still the gold medal?
"Director Li, has your goal been raised again?"

Li Guo didn't answer, and pointed to his own brain, "Think about it with your brains, of course, the premise is that you have brains."

After speaking, Li Guo left the airport.

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"Chen An, let me go out for a while,"

"Go out for a while? Do you have any acquaintances in Shanghai?"

Li Guo hummed and didn't explain too much. Seeing the situation, Chen An didn't ask any more questions, but just said, "Then you go, call me if you need something."

In the night, Li Guo came to Waibaidu Bridge. In this busy city that never sleeps, everyone was in a hurry, so Li Guo didn't have to worry about being recognized.

Standing opposite the Waibaidu Bridge, Li Guo looked up and saw a cafe at a glance. Although in Shanghai, there are cafes all over the street, this one is different because this is the place where Li Guo first dated his wife.

"Time travel has changed a lot, but this cafe is still there," Li Guo thought to himself.

In fact, how many times Li Guo wanted to go back to find his home before time travel, but in the end he gave up, because he dared not face it, and was afraid that he would wake up and find that everything was a dream.

Standing in front of the cafe, Li Guo didn't go in, but watched from a distance. From time to time, couples would walk in holding hands, just like when he and his wife just met.

Seeing this scene, Li Guo felt warm in his heart. At this moment, a rustling whisper came from not far away, "Isn't that the coach of the national football team, Li Guo?"

"No way, you read it wrong, how could you see Li Guo here?"

"Well, I guess it looks like someone. I saw a copycat version of Jay Chou in the subway a few days ago."

"Yeah, there are too many fake celebrities these days. If you don't believe me, call him, hey, Li Guo."

After shouting, the two guys laughed first, but soon they couldn't laugh anymore. Li Guo walked towards them until they were face to face. The two were stunned, and they yelled blankly: "Director Li."

Li Guo patted the two of them lightly, then turned and left.

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Half an hour later, the two announced on Weibo, "I met the head coach of the national team at Waibaidu Bridge today."

There are a bunch of comments below, "Are you sure you are at Waibaidu Bridge, and not in a mental hospital in Shanghai?"

"You're crazy! I really saw Li passed by, and he still smiled at me."

"Well, let me tell you a secret, I just had XXOO with Kim Kardashian,"

The two collapsed, why is it that no one believes the truth?
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Li Guo chatted with Allardyce after returning to the hotel. Li Guo knew that with his own ability, it was very difficult to lead the team to win the Olympic championship, so he had to hurry up and learn from Allardyce.

Although Allardyce likes to show off, he can often speak out some insights at critical moments. Suddenly, Allardyce asked Li Guo, "What do you think is the reason for the Korean team's miracle in the 2002 World Cup?"

(End of this chapter)