This should be the happiest day of Arihan's coaching career.
His career was naturally brilliant. Just the achievement of three UEFA Champions League titles was enough to look down on many of his contemporaries.
But in his coaching career, he had never achieved such a remarkable achievement as he had today!
Just thinking about the hundreds of millions of fans in China, his achievements were enough to make him proud!
Before the triumphant Arihan attended the post-match press conference, he first communicated with the China Football Association officials. In addition to the congratulatory messages from the China Football Association and the China Sports Festival, the China Football Association mainly wanted to discuss the contract renewal with Arihan.
Arihan put the contract renewal talks on hold for the time being because the team was still in the midst of a battle. He would not choose to renew the contract, but if the news leaked at this time, it would not have a good impact on the morale of the China national team.
When he arrived at the post-match press conference, Arihan received a standing ovation from the China reporters.
After sitting down, Arihan gave a speech about the game.
He smiled and said, "This is really an extremely nerve-wracking game. My heart is still beating very fast, and I can't calm down at all.
I believe a lot of fans feel the same as me.
In this game, the China team's efforts have paid off. Although I always thought that the China team would be able to advance before the game, when they really did it, I felt that the boys exceeded my expectations. Their performance was great. Of course, this is also because the Danish team's performance was also beyond my expectations.
The Danish team never gave up. They worked hard to win from the beginning to the end, which brought us great difficulties. I am very happy that the China team overcame the difficulties.
Now we are in the top 16 of the World Cup. The China team is in the top 16 of the World Cup for the first time. This is a day worth celebrating, but we still have to stay calm and work seriously to welcome the next game. "
The Chinese reporters at the scene nodded repeatedly. These reporters who had been following the China team for a long time also felt proud. Although on the stage of the World Cup, there was nothing to be surprised about when a traditional strong team advanced to the knockout stage.
But the fact that the China team could reach the top 16 was as delightful as winning the championship.
A reporter asked Ali Khan, "Will the China team continue to use defensive counterattack tactics in the next match? Will China try to use a new attitude to face Paraguay, their opponent in the knockout round? "
Arihan shook his head.
"The success of football depends on perseverance. I know the fans want to see China play an offensive football because that is more popular. But if China wants to improve, we still have to recognize our own strengths and weaknesses."
At this time, a European media nitpicked and said, "Your so-called understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses is nothing more than to let Qin Xiong be the core of the counterattack and the other players defend or support him. It's that simple, right?"
Ali Khan chuckled. He didn't care about those ear-piercing sounds at all.
He also knew that the European media was very angry. Perhaps the African media was also unwilling to admit defeat.
Because they both had a team eliminated by China: Cameroon and Denmark.
"Whatever you say. I don't think there's anything wrong with my approach. Qin Xiong is an international superstar. His ability on the field is superb. He scored five goals in three games, which reflects his value. In other words, if he plays mediocre, then it's my responsibility. I didn't use him well, so I will persevere."
A Chinese reporter then asked, "Does the China team have any hope of becoming a dark horse in this World Cup? Just like the Greek team in 2004. "
Ali Khan thought about it and said, "We can only guarantee that we do our job well. We don't think about the results and don't set goals. Whether it's difficult or not, we have to work hard to move forward."
Dark horse?
Who didn't want to be a dark horse?
But Ali Khan knew that it was impossible for the China team to become a dark horse.
Just like the second game against the Netherlands, the China team might not have the power to fight back at all if they met a top European team.
Because the overall strength gap of the team had exceeded a certain range. It was a difference of magnitude!
And with such a gap, it was not an absolute loss!
However, if he wanted to create miracles again and again, that would be wishful thinking.
After the press conference, Ali Khan led the team back to the hotel where they were staying.
Outside the hotel, countless China fans who came to South Africa to watch the World Cup gathered here. They seemed to be having a party around the hotel to celebrate China's entry into the top 16 of the World Cup.
In various cities and regions far away in mainland China, as long as it was a place related to football, it was filled with the laughter of fans. Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate China's historic breakthrough!
That night, it was unknown how many fans were drunk to the point of unconsciousness. It was also unknown how many old fans were in tears. There were even more young football fans who planted the seed of a football dream in their hearts.
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The next day, after a night's rest, the China team immediately prepared to move to the city where the FIFA 18 finals would be held: Pretoria.
As soon as the players walked out of the hotel, they saw a spectacular scene outside that shocked everyone!
Fans wearing China's national team jerseys stood densely outside the hotel. They held up banners. Although they were tired, they had an excited look to send the China team off.
When Qin Xiong appeared, the atmosphere reached its peak.
Many female fans who could not control their emotions wanted to rush to Qin Xiong to hug him, but they were stopped by the security guards.
The order at the scene was a little out of control. Because of the sudden incident, the hotel's security measures could not cope with it.
At this time, Qin Xiong took a stool from the hotel, then walked outside and stood on the stool. After he appeared in everyone's sight, the scene suddenly quieted down.
Qin Xiong said to the crowd with a sincere smile, "Thank you for your support! I know that you all support us from the bottom of your hearts and actions! Thank you very much, thank you very much!
But please remember, we are China people!
I am wearing China's national team jersey, and I am fighting for China's national team!
You are wearing China's national team jerseys, and you are also fighting for your country!
At this moment, we are in South Africa, and countless media reporters from all over the world are watching us.
You have shocked the world!
Let the world know how passionate China's football atmosphere is, and how persistent and fanatical China's fans are!
But if we lose order here, then how will we be reported by the outside media? "
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