On July 14, 2014, with Gotze's shocking goal, the German team finally got what they wanted and finally won the 2014 Hercules Cup.
Although it has come to an end, countless classic images from this World Cup will still linger in the minds of fans for a long time.
Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in the semifinals, and the tears of Brazilian fans in the stands were heartbreaking.
Messi, who missed out on the Hercules Cup by one goal, sat quietly on the lawn of the stadium for a long time after the game, his eyes looking hollow and sad.
The performances of new stars such as Colombian star Ronaldo and Costa Rican goalkeeper Navas have impressed many fans.
Veterans Owen, Terry, Drogba, Kaka, Maicon...
Some of them destroyed the team in the group stage, some helped the team in their limited substitute time, and some of them sat on the sidelines and did not appear for a minute.
However, these veterans are satisfied to be able to participate in another World Cup in the twilight years of their careers.
The Chinese team that returned home after the game was highly sought after by the fans. They entered the top 16 in their second World Cup, which was an outstanding result.
Some of Yun Sheng's words at the press conference after the game were actually heard by domestic football managers and fans. On this planet, Yun Sheng is one of the people who most hopes that Chinese football will take off. He is very fond of Chinese football. The love is endless.
Yun Sheng, who is accompanying the Brazilian team this time, is also delighted with the rapid development of Chinese football. As long as there is more time, the Chinese team will definitely get better and better!
But after returning to China, the Football Association's series of operations were suffocating.
After three days of rest, the coaching staff was recruited by the Football Association to hold a series of post-match review meetings.
If it's just post-match technical analysis, that's naturally a good thing. But these review meetings are more like criticism meetings. Coach Gao Bo and the coaching staff are criticized for being useless!
Watching a group of laymen comment endlessly on the mistakes and shortcomings of his leadership, Gao Bo felt sick in his heart.
After an hour of criticism, a Chinese Football Association official suddenly asked: "Why didn't Yunsheng come back?"
A subordinate whispered: "Consultant Yun has returned to Spain. He said he does not plan to participate in this review meeting."
"Nonsense! What a nonsense! Does he still take us leaders seriously?"
"Chairman X, he is not a subordinate of the Chinese Football Association. We have no right to manage him..."
"This... this is not okay! He is Chinese, and he is still involved in the football circle. We are the Chinese Football Association, and they must listen to us!"
"Why!" Liu Xingtian on the side couldn't bear it anymore, so he started to attack!
"Yunsheng is just an ordinary football coach, and he is not a football coach affiliated with the Chinese Football Association. He coaches in a European club! Why are you calling me around! Yunsheng is the technical consultant I invited for the World Cup. Now the team He has achieved good results, but you want to call him back to listen to your criticism? Why!"
"He is a famous football coach in Europe, with three Champions League champions, seven league champions, two four-time champions, and one five-time champion! With such good results, doesn't he know football better than all of us here! Hua Why can’t national football develop? The Football Association’s pushback is one of the main reasons!”
After saying these words, Liu Xingtian stood up and left the venue without looking back.
Just as the scene was in shock, Gao Bo also stood up and looked at everyone with a stern face: "I led the team to the top 16 and completed the goal assigned to me by the Football Association. I am satisfied with my performance. Even if I don't expect to be praised and praised, I don't want to be criticized here! If you feel that I am not capable, then I have nothing to say. I now officially announce that from now on, I will resign as the coach of the Chinese national team! I will send the resignation letter to the Football Association’s email address later.”
After saying that, Gao Bo also turned around and left without any hesitation.
The conference room hesitated for a full minute.
"Nonsense! What a nonsense!" Chairman X slammed the table hard, extremely angry.
Since becoming an official, no one has dared to disobey him like this!
"Don't Liu Xingtian and Gao Bo want to be in the football circle anymore?"
The secretary next to him whispered: "Liu Xingtian is from above, we can't touch him, so he is confident. Moreover, Yun Sheng was recommended by him as a technical consultant, and he got angry when we criticized Yun Sheng..."
Chairman X slapped the table again: "What about Gao Bo? He doesn't want to hang out anymore!"
Secretary: "Gao Bo has resigned. He has no plans to live in China. I heard that Yun Sheng once told Gao Bo before that if he wants to coach in Europe, Yun Sheng will fully support him..."
There was another moment of silence.
At this time, the head of the public relations department said softly: "Chairman His sudden resignation will definitely have a bad impact on the Football Association. And Liu Xingtian, with his relationship with the superiors, if he casually says a few words, we may be very passive..."
Chairman X stopped talking. He shook his head and frowned.
"Secretary Zhang, go see Liu Xingtian later and comfort him in my name. It's not good to have a quarrel with him now. There is also the matter of Gao Bo. Don't talk about his resignation. Just say that the Football Association is considering letting him Enter the management and make greater contributions to Chinese football, so we let him step down. If it is difficult to change public opinion, then we will start the coaching process as soon as possible, so as to divert the fans' attention to the maximum extent."
This is how an earthquake within the Football Association began.
Gao Bo's resignation as national football coach shocked many people. However, the Football Association quickly stated that it would give Gao Bo the position of Assistant to the President of the Football Association. Although insiders knew that it was a false position, fans who did not know the truth thought that Gao Bo was going to be promoted and appointed, and they were happy for Gao Bo in vain.
The relationship between Liu Xingtian and the Football Association is still tense. Although the top management has been trying to ease the relationship with Liu Xingtian, Liu Xingtian really can't stand the bossy behavior of the Football Association. As a person who transitioned from a private enterprise to a state-owned enterprise, Liu Xingtian is very disappointed. I hate the official talk and inaction of some people.
As an airborne faction, Liu Xingtian regularly reports on his experience in the Football Association.
This time Liu Xingtian compiled a 32-page report document and submitted it to the superior.
At the end, there is additional information.
It was written by the coach assigned by Chairman
In this report, all the constructive suggestions made by Yunsheng in the national team were highlighted and organized by Liu Xingtian and reported.
Liu Xingtian didn't say much, leaving it up to the higher-ups to decide the next strategy...
