World Cup of Great Powers

Chapter 166 Reminder Shao Jiayi
The next day, Zeng Zhengcai learned after questioning that at least 200 call girls would come to this hotel every night to "look for jobs."

Fortunately, the players are highly disciplined and there is no set-up.

You know, because the accommodation conditions are not good, the team members share a room with 4 people.

If one person can't hold it, it's the four of them!
After washing up and having breakfast, Zeng Zheng took the players to the competition venue for public training.

Since the group stage, the training of the Chinese youth team has been open, and the simple content has been repeated over and over again.

Run back and forth as many times as possible within 30 minutes, one-kick circle training in a small area, one-kick shot after a three-kick pass in the frontcourt, and short-to-medium distance reaction training between two goalkeepers.

These tedious and repetitive training looks extremely boring in the eyes of the media and fans, but in the eyes of those scouts and clubs, they are doubly important.

"Is this the training that the Chinese youth team has been receiving?"

"There is not much difference from our training standards and requirements!"

"If they have accepted this intensity since they were young, they should be able to adapt to our league!"

That's right!

To reassure those European clubs, this is what Zeng Zheng is currently doing.

As the final draws closer, the smell of gunpowder in the air grows stronger.

After training, Zeng Zheng would turn on his laptop and read some letters from online fans to the players.

After reading, they also act as "messengers" to communicate with the family members of the team members through the computer team.

With one set of operations, Zeng Zheng saved Zhuxie a lot of long-distance phone charges.

On the domestic side, the Zhuxie officials headed by Ma Kejian did not sit still and wait for the harvest.

Under deliberate guidance, public opinion in the country has become one-sided.

Without the usual pessimistic speech before the final, the fans sent their blessings and supported the Chinese youth team to win the championship.

Not only that, the "Road to the Runner-up" has also been paved by various media.

By promoting the strength of the Spanish team, the fans will be inoculated against defeat in advance.

"In fact, Spain, like us, does not have a single champion in official national team competitions at all levels!"

On the night before the final, Zeng Zheng encouraged the players.

"Don't forget, we are more familiar with this venue than our opponents."

"This is the advantage!"

"And don't just look at some of our players who have accumulative yellow cards and can't play, Spain is not complete."

"The latest news is that their number one goalkeeper, Alan Subia, was injured in the match against Little Day."

"So in the next final, they have to play with a second goal."

"These two are not even 18 years old this year."

"Kick a child, can you still not kick it?"

"Everyone has two arms and two legs, just do it!"

Under Zeng Zheng's introduction and encouragement, the team members were also ecstatic.

The goalkeeper is not like other positions. The main player in this position is injured, which still has a great impact on the team as a whole.

"Little days are still tricky! It's not nothing!"

"I really misunderstood Xiaotian, I didn't expect them to have such a role!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, if we win Spain, we really have to thank you little days!"

The team members chattered and chattered.

Seeing this, Zeng Zheng didn't point it out.

He remembered that Alan Subia, Spain's No. 04 goalkeeper in his previous life, is currently playing for Athletic Bilbao. He served as the third goal of the Spanish national team in the European Cup in [-], and has never been called up to the team since then.

Compared with this second door, he would rather that Alan Subia was not injured.

Because the child under the age of 18 in his mouth is the famous Casillas!

A few months later, this guy will make his debut in the Real Madrid first team and help Real Madrid win the Champions League as the main goalkeeper that season.

Such a superstar player, Zeng Zhengcai would not promote for the opponent before the game, so as to dispel his own enthusiasm!

After the encouragement, Zeng Zheng showed the players the videos of the previous 6 games in Spain that he had edited in the past few days.

Zeng Zheng said slowly amidst the shaking of his head by two large fans.

"Everyone saw it too."

"Our opponent in the last game is definitely not a big team."

"They beat Brazil just like us, and they won 2-0."

"Honduras and Zambia are not their opponents at all."

"Not only was Mali, the second dark horse in this year's World Youth Championship, eliminated by them, but Da Lao Mei and Xiao Zi Zi are not all enemies under their hands."

"You have also watched the video just now. Their style of play is similar to that of South America, but their tactical system is more complete."

"Western European teams like them have stronger execution capabilities, but they are not as strong as the Nordic teams in terms of physical confrontation."

"So my request to you is to kick harder, don't be limp like a woman."

"We've all made it to the finals, I hope you guys will work harder."

"Half ball!"

"Snapped!"

As he spoke, Zeng Zheng slapped the blackboard hard.

"Fight if you can, grab it for me as much as possible, understand?"

The team members who were startled by Zeng Zheng's slap were startled.

What Zeng Zheng said at this moment was firmly engraved in their hearts.

On April 4, at 24:16, after the Lagos National Stadium took the lead in hosting the World Youth Championship curtain call, three or four finalists ushered in.

The Brazilian team in the third and fourth finals seems to have no determination to win. Even so, the strength shown is not something that young days can compete with.

In the end, with Ronaldinho's goal, the Brazilian team won the third place in this World Youth Championship with a small victory 1-0.

At the same time, Ronaldinho's goal also made Shao Jiayi's Golden Boot more secure.

All competitors are 3 goals away from me, and the Golden Boot is almost in the pocket of the China Youth Team!
When the finals of the third and fourth place were coming to an end, the bus of the China Youth Team also started to leave the hotel slowly and drove towards the Lagos Stadium.

As the biggest dark horse in this World Youth Championship, along the way, many fans followed the bus and cheered for the team.

Anyway, the hotel is not far from the stadium, so the driver deliberately slowed down to let the players feel the cheers of the fans.

"Boss Zeng, what is written in this newspaper?"

Looking at the portrait of Shao Jiayi on the cover of the newspaper, the middle and young players in the bus looked envious.

Today, Shao Jiayi has become the hottest star of the China Youth Team.

All the major giants have issued invitations to him for trial training, and the media and newspapers all over the world are also promoting this young star from the big eastern country.

Under such public opinion, there is quite a posture that he will not give up until he is taken out of the country.

"It's written about Spain's poor defense, which will be the biggest boost for us to win the championship!"

Zeng Zheng pointed to Shao Jiayi's head, and deliberately said in a tone of "praising the neighbor's child":
"They also predict whether they can still score goals in this final, and whether they can break the scoring record of the World Youth Championship."

"You have also seen this portrait."

"This report was written for Jiayi."

After hearing this, everyone was even more envious.

"Mother Xipi! When can I get this kind of treatment?"

"Shao Jiayi is really soaring into the sky! How angry, our team didn't have him in the Asian Youth Championship last year!"

"That's why, it has to be Boss Zeng who has a keen eye for talent. If Boss Zeng hadn't promoted him to join the team, would this kid be where he is today?"

The team members were chattering, but Shao Jiayi leaned cautiously beside Zeng Zheng and asked in a low voice:
"Boss Zeng, what is the scoring record for this World Youth Championship?"

"In the last World Youth Championship, the Brazilian team Adeleton scored 10 goals!" Zeng Zheng blinked, "Why, are you interested?"

"10?!" After hearing this number, Shao Jia's pupils dilated for a moment.

In the next second, he hurriedly lowered his head again, and shook his head vigorously.

"No no"

Shao Jiayi has scored 6 goals so far, which is a mid-range position in the past 11 World Youth Championship Golden Boots.

Adalton, the top scorer of the last World Youth Championship, broke the record historically, raising the most goals scored in a single World Youth Championship to double digits, which is known all over the world in the blink of an eye.

But the problem is, this guy upholds the consistent tradition of the Brazilians.

After becoming famous and moving to Europe, he completely relaxed.

After the last World Youth Championship, he joined Parma.

As one of the seven Serie A sisters, there is still great hope for Parma to make a name for themselves.

But this guy doesn't seem to be satisfied with the platform provided by Parma, or there has been a serious acclimatization in Parma.

As a top forward from the World Youth Championship, he only scored two goals for Parma in one season.

Ever since, after playing for Parma for a year, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain.

This season, Adalton's goals also stay at the number "2".

According to the news from Europe, this guy is very likely to transfer back to Serie A through the summer window after he failed to make a name for himself in France.

But this time back to Serie A, the halo accumulated in the World Youth Championship has been almost consumed.

It is almost impossible to join a team with seven Serie A sisters like Parma like last time.

The only ones who offered him offers were the mid-lower teams in Serie A.

After hearing Zeng Zheng's introduction, Shao Jiayi fell into deep thought.

He vaguely felt that Zeng Zheng must have had some purpose in telling him this.

But in fact, he is also very confused about his future.

Just imagine, what kind of decent plan does a 20-year-old boy have for his future without the guidance of others?
"Jiayi, the purpose of my telling you these words is to make you more solid and understand your own situation."

"Think about it, a player from the football kingdom would be dissatisfied when he goes to Europe, and our players go, even empty-handed, and we can't even find North Korea."

"At that time, you don't have to look at other people's reputation, how to show off."

"You just do your job well in a down-to-earth manner."

"When there is a game, go to it. Even if it is only for 1 minute, you must show your attitude and play well; if there is no game, you will train honestly and solidify your basic skills."

"After four or five years of settling down, if you gain a foothold in the top leagues of the four major European leagues, you will be considered a top player."

Shao Jia was a little stunned when he heard this.

"Huh? Just to gain a foothold in the league?"

From his heroic performance in the league to being promoted to the China Youth Team by Zeng Zheng, Shao Jiayi has always believed that he is the "chosen son".

At the World Youth Championships, he redoubled his efforts to get to the present step by step, and got the reward he thought he deserved.

Such a result, even if it is not comparable to Ronaldo and Beckham, it is at least a second-tier star, right?
But what he never expected was that Zeng Zheng expected him to be just an ordinary player with a firm foothold.

"Oh? Then you think, you are more talented than Adalton, and you play better?"

"Uh, I don't think so."

"Then he hasn't gained a foothold yet, why do you think you can become a main force in one or two years, and a star in five or six years?"

What Zeng Zheng said left Shao Jiayi speechless.

"Don't think it's so great just to get the Golden Globe Award at the World Youth Championship."

"To put it bluntly, if a certain person scores more goals, it is because of the credit of the collective."

"This time the World Youth Championship is over, you can check it on the website yourself."

"Look at the top scorers in the previous World Youth Championships. In the end, there are a few who made it to the top and became stars."

"You have to remember that the World Youth Championship is your first step, but not the last step."

"If the World Youth Championship Golden Boot is the highest honor in your life, then I don't think you will develop much in the future."

While speaking, the bus drove to the outside of the Lagos Stadium.

Seeing the place, Zeng Zheng patted Shao Jiayi on the shoulder and stood up.

"You are still young, and you still have a long way to go."

"Don't let momentary glory blind you."

"The outside world is very big."

"When you see it, it will be clear!"

"Okay, stop thinking about it."

"Adjust your mood and try to make one today!"

Seeing the Zhongqing players getting off the car, the fans who had been waiting on the side surrounded them with a "hula".

"Shao Jiayi, Shao Jiayi, Shao Jiayi!!!"

"Xu Yunlong, Xu Yunlong, Xu Yunlong!!!"

"Li Yi, Li Yi, Li Yi!!!"

Fans chanted their favorite players' names.

Listening to the ears of these young players, it seems that they have really become stars.

"Coach Zeng, are you confident of winning today's game?"

"Coach Zeng, this is the first time the Chinese team has entered the final of the World Youth Championship. Do you have anything to say?"

"Coach Zeng, can you sign for me?"

"Coach Zeng, do you have a girlfriend?"

Zeng Zheng's popularity is also not low.

Facing the reporter's interview, Zeng Zheng waved his hand.

"There is nothing else to say, let's see the real trick on the court!"

The 45000-capacity Lagos Stadium was finally packed with fans, creating a thriving scene for a world-class event.

Taking a quick look, there are at least tens of thousands of Chinese fans crowded into the stands.

In addition to the local Nigerian fans, many Chinese working and studying in Africa also came to the scene to cheer for the Chinese youth team.

Seeing the middle and young players warming up on the field, the fans also sang in unison.

"Brilliant and arrogant, crossing the Yalu River"

Tens of thousands of people sang in unison, shaking the audience.

Zeng Zheng stood on the sidelines, arms crossed.

At this moment, the camera is also on him.

Nigeria is in the first district, 7 hours behind China.

The game started on time at 19:2 p.m. here, but it was already [-]:[-] a.m. the next day in China.

Even in the middle of the night, Huang Jianxiang was still sitting in the broadcast room full of energy.

Old people like Sun Zhengping didn't like to stay up late, but Huang Jianxiang took over the job without hesitation, relying on his youth.

"Pack up the mat, put up the mat!"

"This is the sports channel."

"I'm the host Huang Jianxiang!"

"What is broadcasting for you now is the final of the No.12 FIFA World Youth Championship."

"China, against Spain."

"This is the first time that the Chinese youth team has reached the final of the World Youth Championship, and it is also the first time that Chinese football has reached the final of a world competition, and it is also the first time for an Asian team!"

"In the history of the World Youth Championship, the best result of the Chinese youth team is the quarterfinals."

"The best result of the opponent Spanish team was No.1995 in the 4 World Youth Championship in Qatar."

"At that time they lost to Portugal in the third or fourth final."

"Before the game, we received letters from many fans. They were very worried that we would lose the game because of our lack of final experience and lack of preparation."

"But I personally think that such worries are completely unnecessary."

"Because something like experience is accumulated through hard work."

"The fact that this World Youth Championship has reached the final historically is already a recognition of the strength of the team."

"I believe that no matter whether we can win in the end, these middle and young players are worthy of recognition!"

"Of course, I also very much hope that the boys of the China Youth Team can go all the way to the end and continue their previous wonderful performance."

"I also hope that the magical coach Zeng Zheng can continue his magic and take home the first championship trophy in a world-class competition!"

"Okay, now both teams have lined up to play."

"Let's take a look at today's starting situation!"

Huang Jianxiang paused, and then a text box of the starting list of the two teams appeared on the screen.

"For the China Youth Team, the starting goalkeeper is No. 1 Liu Yunfei, a young player from the Harbin Jianglong team."

"In the past games, there have been countless wonderful saves!"

"The four defenders are Wang Jianyu, Yu Feng, Geng Yujie, and Chen Licheng."

"The five midfielders are Xu Yunlong, Zhao Junzhe, Li Yan, Shao Jiayi and Discussion."

"It's still Li Yi who will serve as the single-arrow striker."

"Spain also has a 451 formation."

"Since No. 13 goalkeeper Alan Subia was injured in the last game, the starting goalkeeper is No. [-] teenager Igor Casillas."

"This is a young player who plays for the Real Madrid B team. It is worth noting that he is not yet 18 this year."

"The four defenders are No. 2 Koyla, No. 3 Bolmudo, No. 4 Husue and No. 6 Marchena."

“五名中场分别是5号奥尔拜兹、7号加布里、8号哈维、12号巴雷拉、16号巴尔克罗。”

"The single arrow is No. 9 Pablo, the top scorer in the Spanish team."

"Because in the last game against Brazil, several defenders of the China Youth Team were suspended due to yellow cards."

"So today's defense against the China Youth Team is a big test!"

"There are fatal holes in the defense of both teams."

"It depends on who seizes the opportunity first."

"Okay, the game begins!"

Under the whistle of the referee Angel Sanchez from Argentina, the final of the World Youth Championship finally kicked off.

(End of this chapter)