Chapter 137 The Adventure Begins
After 1 o'clock in Yanjing time, Li Yu finally dialed her parents' phone. Although it was already late at night in Yanjing, after the phone rang twice, it was quickly connected!
Before Li Yu could speak, she heard her mother Hong Li's slightly hoarse voice, "It's been said that we won't be interviewed anymore. If we call again, we will call the police!"
"Mom, you didn't let the police catch your son!" Li Yu knew that it was all her own business that they could not live in peace. After the joke, she apologized sincerely, "I'm sorry, mom, I've caused you trouble!"
"Bad boy! Anyway, we are going to shut down this phone. It doesn't matter. What's going on with you? As soon as Hong Li heard that it was her son's tone, she was much kinder, but she didn't call the habitual Xiaoyu, and she knew that her mother must have been annoyed by the reporter.
"Is it Xiaoyu? Tell him that we can't fall behind in the matter of winning glory for the country. Hong Kong is Hong Kong. They are all Chinese football teams. It doesn't matter if they are weak. We support him!" As soon as Li Zixu heard that it was his son's phone call, he also expressed his opinion.
Li Yu heard it clearly on the other end of the phone. Dad had no problem, but it seemed that the old man did not know at all that the Hong Kong football team was no longer the Hong Kong team in the traditional sense of the past. In fact, his strength should be a little higher than that of the Chinese national football team. "Mom, what do you think?"
"It doesn't matter. Just play football well and don't be ashamed. Mom will support you wherever you go!" Hong Li's answer is also very straightforward. Don't humiliate me.
I'm still tough, but with the strength of the Hong Kong team, there shouldn't be too many problems in the Asian region, at least it won't be too humiliating!
"Don't worry, Mr. Yanjing will not be ashamed wherever he goes. Who will show off with us and slap him!" Li Yu began to be unscruptive again, that is, the person closest to him would show his unobstructed side. As he grew up, Li Yu could no longer be seen in the media.
"That's good. Just hang up if you have nothing to do. Your father and I are also going to have a rest. All day's telephone interviews are caused by you!" Hong Li took a breath. Obviously, she was tired of being annoyed by reporters during the day. "You pay attention to your health in England. Find a girlfriend quickly. Don't know how to train and compete every day..."
The cordial nagging sounded on the other end of the phone again. Li Yu listened to her mother's tireless instructions. When she was in a foreign country, she could hear her endless nagging voice. It was difficult to find a local accent. This was also a rare happiness. If she had been in school before, Hong Li's voice would have been hung up!
Hong Li also knows that it's almost done, "I'm really dead. Anyway, you should pay attention to it by yourself over there!" Hang up!"
Before Li Yu could say goodbye, the phone was hung up. My mother's hot personality is really terrible. She doesn't let people finish her words at all!
In fact, Hong Li doesn't want to hear her son's farewell voice. It makes people worried and sad. It's better!
I have all the answers I want, and it's time to give people a clear answer.
It was already late at night Hong Kong time. Li Yu did not call directly out of politeness, but sent an email explaining that she agreed to join. When it was in the morning of Hong Kong time, she would call Chairman Huo Zhenting.
Unexpectedly, only a few minutes after the email was sent, Li Yu's mobile phone rang. As soon as he looked at the number, Li Yu felt a little embarrassed, "I'm really sorry to bother you late at night, but this is good news. Please forgive me for my abruptness! "
"It's not abrupt, it's not abrupt at all. I have to thank you. On behalf of 7 million Hong Kong citizens, I welcome you to join, and on behalf of the people in mainland China, I also welcome you. Believe me, your decision is correct!" Obviously, Chairman Huo is also extremely excited. You should know that Huo Zhenting has loved football since he was a child, and even played football for several years. It can be said that football is the sport he is most concerned about. It is not only a matter of his preference, but also a nameless pain. Hong Kong people and Chinese people love football, but it is enough. The ball is an unsupportable A Dou. Now it has finally waited for a moment of transformation. Although it is a bit of a coincidence, its name is still the Chinese Hong Kong Football Team!
"Actually, I have to thank you for giving me this opportunity to fight for China. I have fantasized before, but now my dream has finally come true. I'm here to make a statement, and I will never let you down!" Li Yu is equally excited. Now everything is clear. The next step is to operate the transfer of nationality. "I don't know, what do I need to do about joining Hong Kong nationality!"
"Ha ha, I'm so excited that I almost forgot the business. You fax me an identity certificate, and we will do the rest. When you formally demonstrate, you just need to attend! You can completely prepare for your trip to Hong Kong. It won't take a few days!" Huo Zhenting was very happy that Li Yu could take the initiative to mention this matter. It was not that he forgot, but that Li Yu could take the initiative to bring it up.
"There is another good news. Once you successfully join the Huaxia Hong Kong football team, Nike's sponsorship contract will be signed immediately. In addition to the head coach's expenses to be borne by their company, there will be 1 million sponsorship fees every year. Sports equipment is also your Tenglong series products, which is a good thing for you. Love!"
"Real! Ha ha, Nike valued the good situation of our team!" Although Li Yu was a little surprised, it's nothing to think about it. Tenglong's first sponsorship team must be the national team that he joined. Nike does not sponsor who sponsors. If the results are ideal, there may be unexpected benefits. "I'll arrange someone to fax my information immediately, so I'll wait for your message. It's too late. I won't bother you today!"
"Ha ha, well, that's all for today. If there is anything waiting for you to arrive in Hong Kong, let's meet and talk!"
"Okay, Mr. Chairman! See you then!"
"Goodbye!"
After everything is done, Li Yu has an indescribable excitement to play in the national team?
It was really like a dream. The door that was closed was never opened, but a big window quietly appeared. Although it was not a door, it was also a part of the house!
The magical moment is coming soon. The waiting moment is undoubtedly painful. In order to pass the time, Li Yu immediately began equipment training to distract her attention!
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A Hong Kong Airlines Boeing 747 landed at Kai Tak Airport. Unlike the normal take-off and landing in the past, there are already reporters on both sides of the specially prepared apron. In front of the crowd, Hong Kong sports and political celebrities are also looking forward to the moment when the cabin is opened.
Finally, the hatch opened, and a familiar figure appeared in people's sight surrounded by the stewardess. In the camera, Li Yu, who was surrounded by the stewardess, seemed a little unnatural, but soon the familiar flash lit up, and Manchester United's No. 9 also regained his star's demeanor and waved to the people.
However, to Li Yu's surprise, as soon as she walked down, the stewardesses warmly sent their fragrance and their blessings to the football heroes in their hearts!
The photo of Li Yu with red lips appeared in the major media that afternoon. The Hong Kong media did not have any jokes at all. What are red lips, red, and all red lips, that is, opening the door red, a good omen!
Fortunately, there is nothing, surrounded by women, and the report of Yanfu is not shallow, which more or less reduces Li Yu's embarrassment. The trip of the day can be completely described as tens of thousands of people. There are enthusiastic Hong Kong citizens everywhere. Several police cars open the way, and police escorts along the way can ensure that Li Yu's motorcade runs smoothly!
The hearing to join Huaxia Hong Kong is completely a scene, and the efficiency is much faster than others. Tomorrow, Li Yu will arrive at the team to meet her new teammates. After three days of intensive training, there will be a warm-up match with the Thai team at the Hong Kong Stadium. This is also the first game of Li Yu's national team. The ticket has long been popular. Hong Kong citizens snapped up, and 40,000 tickets are far from meeting people's needs for watching the game, but there is no way that the Hong Kong Stadium is already the largest stadium in Hong Kong. However, it is the same result to go to the New Wembley Stadium in England. It is difficult to get a ticket.
The scalper tickets in the market have been speculated to a sky-high price. An ordinary ticket costs 20,000 Hong Kong dollars. This is still priceless. If you have money, you may not be able to buy it. No wonder there is such a situation. Guangdong fans have long been coming to Hong Kong to buy tickets. Mainland fans and Hong Kong fans are completely half to half. .
Some mainland fans even appealed to move the home of the top ten Chinese Hong Kong football match to Yanjing for a good reason. Li Yu is from China, not just from Hong Kong!
For such a situation, the Hong Kong Football Federation was also unexpected. Before the game started, someone had proposed to change the home court. But how to change the home court? After changing Hong Kong fans and Guangdong fans, they have to dismantle the Hong Kong Football Federation. It's really happy and worry!
Regardless of those off-site voices, Li Yu tried her best to avoid all kinds of entertainment activities. She only attended the grand banquet held by President Huo Zhenting. He wanted to be in a good state, but he had to attend the banquet. All other invitations were rejected by Li Yu Wanyan!
The team's training is also carried out at the Hong Kong Stadium. The new head coach Eriksson's coaching team has arrived. Compared with the sensation of Li Yu's arrival in Hong Kong, the world's famous coach seems to be somewhat neglected!
Sweden is still in the style of teaching in England, wearing gold glasses and sportswear. It came to the training ground early and was arranging various training equipment for the next training with his assistant.
Erickson did not expect that the first arrival was Li Yu, the most famous player in the team. Seeing Li Yu, who was also in sportswear, he had carefully studied the personnel structure of the Chinese Hong Kong football team before coming to Hong Kong. Half of the team was a foreign legion, all of whom were transferred. For the new players, it is estimated that among the 11 starting players of the future China Hong Kong football team, there are only two Chinese faces, goalkeepers and front line. Other positions will basically be occupied by the foreign legions. Other Hong Kong local players may only be seen when they play as substitutes, but the Chinese Hong Kong Football Association is also The broadcast is full of some powerful Chinese mainland players into the team to supplement the strength of the bench players!
In any case, although the outside army occupies the majority of the main force, the Swedes value Manchester United's No. 9 Li Yu. When he coached Manchester City in 2007, Li Yu had not landed in the Premier League. When the Swedes left England, Li Yu joined Everton and officially landed in the Premier League. In the past, He doesn't have much contact with his top star, and he also talks a lot about it.
When the Swedes decided to accept the invitation of the Chinese Hong Kong Football Federation, the more they studied, the more they found the horror of this young man. In fact, the premise of Eriksson's signing to coach is that Li Yu must join. There is no second possibility. Erikson came to Li Yu with a smile.
"Welcome to join us. From today on, you will be the captain of this football team!" Erickson did not say too much greetings and directly announced his remorse of Li Yu. This piecemeal of Chinese Hong Kong football team must have a Chinese captain. Except for Li Yu, there is no second person. This is not to take care of the emotions, strength and popularity of Chinese Hong Kong people. Li Yu is definitely the NO in the team. .1, and definitely the most suitable candidate.
Li Yu was directly restrained by the old Swedish man, but she soon became calm. Yes, who is the captain of this team?
The old Swedish man also noticed the changes before and after Li Yu. Obviously, the young captain understood the special meaning behind the fate, but this momentum is really not what ordinary players can have. Only rich families such as Manchester United, the winner and the champion of the European champion, can cultivate this momentum.
With this momentum, everything is easy to do. The Swedes are most worried about is that the patchwork lineup has no combat effectiveness, and the foreign players who play in the Chinese Super League sometimes are not technical or physical ability to meet the requirements of European technology and tactics. It is more spiritual. Some people are too lazy, some people are disobedient, more or less There are certain problems. Of course, some of them are for money to pan for gold, which has nothing to do with others.
Such a team is the spirit. The young people in front of them may bring the team a special spirit of the game. Anyway, for themselves and the young people in front of them, the Huaxia Hong Kong football team is definitely a crazy adventure. For Huo Zhenting, the president of the Hong Kong Olympic Committee, who promoted this historic adventure, The same is true for life.
However, the excitement brought by this adventure is enough to make the old man rejuvenate. At his age, this may be the last adventure. With such a magical young man on an adventure together, I don't know what the result of this trip to Hong Kong in China will be!
Both of them are playing with each other in large numbers. Li Yu also feels a certain ethereal feeling from the old Swedish man and can't grasp it, but Li Yu can be sure that Eriksson's Hong Kong coaching trip this time is not because of money. It is enough to have a little. The head coach is the spirit of a team. Soul, although the Swede is a world-class coach and has also served as the head coach of the England national team, if money impresses the elderly, the result may be very sad. If some players in a team have already played for money, and the head coach also coach for money, the future of this team is not much better. Son, go!
There are no words, but the short silence makes the two people know each other's feelings, and the initial tacit understanding is also formed.
Other players in the team have also arrived one after another. The players from Huaxia Hong Kong have arrived a little earlier. As they all know, today is Li Yu's first joint training. How can they be excited to see their idols and heroes in their minds, and many Hong Kong local players who are still amateur players?
At this time, the laziness of the South American players was highlighted. When I came, I was still going my own way. Almost all of them came to the training ground. Fortunately, no one was late for the first day of training, but Li Yu could obviously find a little contempt in the eyes of these foreign legions. Of course, they were also proud. The capital is that they brought the Huaxia Hong Kong team to the stage of today's top ten competition, and Li Yu, a person who came out halfway, has any qualification to be the captain of the team as soon as he comes up. Of course, unconvinced is indispensable!
But when the formal training began, the foreign legion composed of South American players realized what the frog at the bottom of the well was. The speed of Muric was not slow. In the Chinese Super League and even the AFC Champions League, he was a role of riding the dust, but when it came to Li Yu, it became a joke. Not only speed, but also breakthrough and body, it was also Mulich did not do. It can be compared!
The first one to worship is Li Yufeng's partner, Muric!
This is what Li Yu did on purpose. At least he can make peace on the front line, which is very important for the next warm-up match. Next is Kongka, the core of the midfielder!
Konka's speed is not fast, but his footwork is outstanding. Free kicks, long-range shots and passing are of the first-class level in Europe. However, due to physical reasons, the Argentine national team has a lot of talents in midfield. Kongka is not likely to be selected at all, but he is definitely a first-class core midfielder in Asia, and it is not impossible in Europe. At the beginning, Evergrande's ability to buy such a player at a high price is enough to show Evergrande's huge football ambition!
After the training, Li Yu stayed to practice free kicks, and Konka also stayed. He wanted to see what was magical about the young players who had some myths by the media. In the training just now, he was very recognized. At least it would not be a shame for such a player to be a captain, but recognition does not mean that he has already been in his own strengths. I'm convinced. The players have their own pride, and so is Kongka, who usually doesn't talk much.
But soon, Conca lost in the silent competition. What surprised the Argentines was that he could not do the power of Li Yu's free kick shot alone, and not only the power could not be compared, but also the accuracy gap was obvious. Although it was a little frustrating, Konka was still very excited. Such a player In a team, the Argentine national team may not find such a player. The World Cup is no longer a dream, and it may surprise the Argentines!