our euro cup

Chapter 121 First impression of Luxembourg
In the evening, the plane flew to Luxembourg City, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Most of our team has never been to such a small country.Although this country is small in size and has a small population, it is very rich. Just like the Vatican is rich by relying on religion, Luxembourg is rich by becoming the "third capital" of Europe, a financial and cultural center.It is said that their average annual income is the highest in the world.When we came to Luxembourg City, we did find that this country showed a kind of luxury and extravagance everywhere, but at the same time, it became a kind of admirable demeanor-they were rich but not high-profile, luxurious but not Publicity is still very much in line with our worldview.

Since Luxembourg's football team is only selected from a population of 57, the selection of materials is very narrow, so they have never produced any decent stars, but it is such a starless team. In the European Cup qualifiers, they only lost to the Netherlands 0:1, and in the past game they only lost to Albania with a score of 0:2.Although their offense was weak and they were basically forced to play in the half court, their defense was very tenacious. There were many shots of flying to block the holes of the guns on the scene.For their first victory in this European Cup qualifier, they have now set us as the main opponent-the weakest opponent in the group has been set as the main opponent. Shame!

However, we can't say any words of excuse-after all, we just lost a game 2:7, and it's useless to say anything.

Such a game seems simple, but in fact it is not simple at all.We are under tremendous pressure, and Luxembourg has performed well in two consecutive games. Now, they want to win the first victory of the group by winning us.For them, being able to defeat an opponent with low morale will create their own history. They see our loss, and they want to sprinkle another handful of salt on our wound!

In any case, we can't let them succeed... we just need three points... as long as we get three points, we can be in a very good position in the group, and we don't have to worry about coach Kok in Slovenia, our players accusations...

However, just drop a point against Luxembourg...

I'm afraid that Coach Cork will inevitably be dismissed from get out of class.

The bus sent us to a very luxurious training base.There are lush trees and lush green grass, and there are several luxurious player dormitories like a palace.In fact, this is not just a training base, it is also a place for the princes and nobles of Luxembourg to visit.Because the princes and nobles like to watch football very much, they built such a luxurious training base, which attracts many world-class teams to train here every year.At the same time, the nobles also built various sports facilities such as swimming pools, karting tracks, and basketball halls here, turning this place into a very comprehensive sports center, and Luxembourg's home court was also set up here.

So it is very convenient for us to play away this time.The location of our accommodation is about 500 meters from the training ground and only about 1 kilometer from the stadium.Therefore, whether we are training or competing, we can walk directly there!Moreover, since the players of the Luxembourg national team are also arranged to live here, when they face various world-class teams, they can always get the signatures of the stars and learn a lot of their stunts .However, after all, they are a small country with few people. Even though they have great ideas and ideas in the development of football, they suffer from a shortage of talents, so they have always been regarded as one of the small football countries among European countries.

We walked into the splendid player dormitory-not so much a dormitory, but a five-star hotel for players.Coach Kok asked the team leader to arrange the room for us, and asked everyone to put away their luggage before coming to the hotel lobby.

Everyone was puzzled, wondering why Coach Kok asked everyone to come to the lobby of the hotel.But since it was the coach's request, even if everyone was puzzled, they still complied. After 10 minutes, the whole team lined up neatly in the lobby of the hotel, waiting for coach Cork's instructions.

Coach Kirk said: "Actually, it's not that I want to keep everyone here today, but that there is a mysterious person who wants to take a photo with our team." After that, he invited out a man. The clothes are incomparably luxurious, and it looks like the kind of rich and powerful person.No, that kind of spirit, that kind of momentum, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the spirit of a king!Who is he?We can't help but secretly guess in our hearts.

"Everyone, everyone, I don't think you can guess it, so there is no need to guess any more. Let me introduce you—this handsome man, named Henry, is the current monarch of Luxembourg—Henry Grand Duke. He today Coming here is to welcome us to Luxembourg for the competition! Luxembourg and Slovenia are friendly countries. It is an honor for our Slovenian national team to meet us in person with Grand Duke Henry! Next, we invite the current monarch of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henry, Say something to us!"

The applause rose instantly.It is an unprecedented courtesy for a head of state to personally receive our Slovenian team.Grand Duke Henry smiled and waved to us as a greeting.His interpreter, at our side, is ready to translate the words of Grand Duke Henry—

"Slovenian players and friends, hello, welcome to Luxembourg to compete with our football team in the European Cup qualifiers. I know that our Luxembourg team is a weak European team. We have always only liked football, but There are no performance requirements for the Luxembourg national team. We just hope that our team and you can be happy during the game. As the monarch of Luxembourg, I am very happy. "

"In addition, in order to welcome you, we have specially prepared a military band performance for you, please enjoy it!"

"Wow? Military band? We actually get such treatment! This place in Luxembourg is really special, and the owner here is really enthusiastic and generous!" Although Dejic is well-informed, it is also the first time he has encountered such a thing .I even opened my eyes wide and looked at this mighty and majestic military band, almost in a daze with excitement.As soon as the military music is played, we can immediately feel the momentum of galloping horses. Even though Luxembourg is only a small country, even if Luxembourg's military power is not strong, but that kind of mighty, that kind of self-confidence, that kind of rich country The unique strong sense of pride comes oncoming!

After the military music was played, Grand Duke Henry waved to us with a smile to express his condolences.The translator said loudly: "Grand Duke Henry warmly welcomes you to Luxembourg. I hope you can play at a superb level and, together with our Luxembourg team, show the most moving demeanor of football players!"

Let's applaud together!
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Not long after, Grand Duke Henry returned to the palace to rest.After we sent him off, we whispered to each other.Dejic said: "It's really unexpected that Coach Kok has such a relationship with the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. It seems that his energy is not small. I underestimated him before."

I wondered: "What? Didn't Grand Duke Henry come to visit us when he heard about our coming here?"

Dejic said: "I heard that Coach Kok invited him... Forget it, these are just hearsay, gossip, nothing to say. Let's rest, we have to train tomorrow."

"it is good."

(End of this chapter)