Chapter 0080 – Selected for the Portuguese National Team!!!
Friendship with Spain.
“Explosive power, invincible movement, exaggerated speed.”
“The physical strength of running undead, no reverse foot, the ball sense exploded, and a brilliant arc ball…”
Paul Bento stared at Li Xiu’s highlights one by one, and the longing in his eyes was extremely rich.
Now…… The Portuguese national team, really average.
Although the Portuguese Super League has flourished, the 14-year-old Portuguese national team is rotten to the point of pus.
Despite the presence of superstars such as Stiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese national team is still evaluated by foreign media as third gear.
The highest expectations of the outside world for Ronaldo also stop at the hope that Ronaldo can lead Portugal to compete with his predecessor Eusebio…
Portugal, once known as the ‘Brazilian team of Europe’, has reached the World Cup finals five times in its history.
But there really wasn’t just a single championship, not even a runner-up.
The only third place came in the first ‘World Cup’ in 1964.
At that time, ‘Cheetah’ Eusebio was the top scorer with 9 goals and led the team to third place.
Historically, the road to qualification for the World Cup in Portugal has been bumpy.
In the play-offs, Portugal eliminated Ibrahimovic’s Sweden almost entirely thanks to Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s 4-2 record over two legs.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored all four goals.
But…… Reaching the World Cup through the play-offs also shows that the team’s strength is somewhat average.
Even the World Cup group stage did not qualify.
The team’s offensive responsibility… All pressed on Ronaldo.
It can be said that this Portuguese team is currently a team of Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, now Li Xiu’s ability has completely attracted him.
Li Xiu… Not only could it enrich Portugal’s offensive means, but it was also a part that Portugal happened to lack.
Today, in the proposed squad of the Portuguese national team, Alves and Pepe form a central defender combination, playing for Real Madrid defender Coente is conscientious, midfielders Moutinho, Mereles, Willian Carvalho and Verroso are also OK.
Manchester United’s Nani and Porto’s substitute Varela also possess excellent speed and dribbling.
With so many stars to call names, why is Portugal still not favoured by the outside world? The reason is simple.
The team lacks a high-level strong center with a consistent scoring ability.
Paul Bento could only rely on veterans such as Persian and Almeida.
But now… Li Xiu, who is also a veteran, was born.
It totally captivated him.
Paul Bento had a vague feeling.
If this guy can enter the national team, he can definitely have a very exaggerated performance! But…… The old guys from the Football Association disagreed.
The crows in the world are generally black, even if it is the Portuguese Football Federation, it is not pure.
So, at this time, the two sides are engaged in a fierce quarrel.
On the one hand, they saw the huge benefits given by the Long Xie.
On the other hand, he hopes that Li Xiu can join the national team and lead the team to achieve results.
Head coach Paolo Pinto, as the latter, is also imposing and unwavering.
“Lee is a genius, our football shouldn’t be stained with so much copper stench! He is the most needed by our team, second only to Ronaldo! ”
“If we can go further in the World Cup, we can get more!”
“Going one step further… That’s the future, can you guarantee that it will go further? ”
The voices of the opponents reveal lightness.
Because they are painted a lot of pie painting, they prefer mature, stable interests.
Moreover, national teams and clubs are different.
Many stars will be greatly limited in their performance in the national team.
“Quiet!”
At this time, an old man suddenly spoke.
Suddenly…… There was instant silence all around.
Just because, the old man who opened his mouth was named Fernando Gomez.
Today, the old man has been at the helm of Portugal for more than two decades.
It was also he who once forged Portugal’s golden generation.
Therefore, his prestige is very high.
“Football is no longer pure.”
“But… We can never let players who want to play football and who are capable of playing football not play football. ”
“That’s the bottom line.”
“There are some things that you can’t loosen when you open your mouth!”
“This friendly match with Spain, let Li test the waters.”
His words were brief.
But straight to the point!
As long as Li Xiu agrees, it is equivalent to joining the Portuguese national team.
Atletico Madrid.
Simeone looked at the summoning letter sent by the Portuguese Football Federation and pouted.
The club’s head coach… I’m not impressed with the fact that the players are going to play for the national team or something.
Although he won’t say much, if he is given a choice, he will definitely not want the player to play.
Especially some friendly matches, large and small, delay time, and many times will delay club matches.
Moreover, injuries can occur from time to time.
But…… Li Xiu, this guy didn’t resist at all.
It seems that as long as there is a ball to kick, it is an exciting thing for Li Xiu.
What is this?
Kicking a maniac?
I don’t even want you to play the whole game, and the Portuguese group of football associations actually want Li Xiu to add a friendly match.
Tenshou!
At this time, Li Xiu’s name also appeared on the squad for this week’s Portugal international break.
Related news also began to spread in an instant.
“Veterans are not old! Thirty-seven-year-old veteran Li Xiu was selected for the Portuguese squad” “The first time to share the stage with Ronaldo! Against Spain
[Haha, don’t say anything else, Li Xiudu is thirty-seven years old, this can be regarded as a return to the light! ] There are not many opportunities, and he can still play the World Cup, and Li Xiu definitely wants to find a way to seize it. 】
[Join the dragon foot, the match will be a dozen eighteen! ] God can’t beat it]
【……】
The discussion on the Internet did not affect Li Xiu. At this time, Li Xiu was actively preparing.
Against Spain, he was excited!
A day later.
Li Xiu came to Buenos Aires.
Also met Ronaldo, Pepe and others.
PS: Let’s read this chapter, it feels a little watery, but it’s really not good at writing.
I finished the exam in two days,
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