Today, I will explode again!
Once more.
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Ajax winning the 2003-2004 Eerste Divisie title was news that did not have much of an impact on the Dutch football scene.
The 29th league title represented that in the previous 28 seasons, people had already become accustomed to Ajax winning titles.
But following this title, Ibrahimovic, Snede, Van Der Vaart, and Qin Xiong were the more stable main players in this season. Players who had contributed greatly to the team's victory, their exposure and fame had taken a huge leap.
The fans would relish in talking about their statistics this season. Their combination had produced an unparalleled power. Other than Ibrahimovic's assists that did not reach double figures, Snede, Van Der Vaart, and Qin Xiong's statistics in the league had all reached double figures in goals and assists. The four of them had accounted for more than 50 of the 80 goals that the team had scored in the league this season.
In the technical statistics of the season so far, in terms of quantity, Qin Xiong was not the most outstanding player. But in terms of efficiency, his goal rate per game, number of assists, threat delivery, passing success rate, and so on, combined together, he was the most dazzling player in Ajax's lineup.
This highlighted his core role in the team from a scientific point of view, especially his role in making the team change qualitatively and continuously win victories.
It was not difficult to understand why the Manchester United manager, Ferguson, would say that he was paying attention to Qin Xiong when he talked about his transfer targets. France's Ligue 1 tyrant, Lyon, and the city aristocracy, Paris Saint-Germain, had started to make inquiries to Ajax. Bundesliga's Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen were also thirsty for Qin Xiong. Even Inter Milan, who had taken Van der Meyde from Amsterdam last summer, had spread word that they wanted to continue their partnership with Ajax and complete a "big deal" in the upcoming summer transfer.
The season was not over yet, so Qin Xiong was not particularly concerned about transfers. What would come would come. Thinking about it now would only distract him.
Even though he had nothing in the past, he did not grow up in the slums like many geniuses in South America. He just did not have a sense of security, but at least he had food and clothing while growing up. Therefore, he could still remain calm at this time and did not overly care about what other clubs that were interested in him would give him.
Now, he was living a slightly better life than the salarymen, which allowed him to remain focused and calm in his career.
The media was singing Ajax's praises, but Qin Xiong asked the club for a lot of videotapes of intelligence gathering on Monaco the day after he won the championship. After training, he planned to study Monaco in order to better prepare for the match.
On April 12th, the day after the championship, Qin Xiong put the videotape of the Monaco game that the club had sorted out into his leisure bag after training. Then he left the club and took a taxi to a high-class restaurant in the city. He had been there with his teammates before.
Today, he was here to entertain an old friend and a "boss."
China's national team coach, Arihan, had led his team to Europe. He took time to return to his motherland, the Netherlands, and made a special trip to Amsterdam to meet Qin Xiong.
At the same time, there were two players called up by the national team, who were also Qin Xiong's friends. They also came to Amsterdam.
Qin Xiong, the "host," arrived late. He walked into the restaurant and told the waiter about his appointment. The waiter smiled and took him to the second floor of the restaurant. In front of the table by the window, Qin Xiong saw the three people sitting at the table and smiled from the bottom of his heart.
Two young men in casual clothes stood up. The man who was of the same height as Qin Xiong but had a stronger physique was Liu Yi. He looked a little dull and ordinary, but he was a very honest man.
Liu Yi got up and hugged Qin Xiong. He pinched Qin Xiong's arm and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Eredivisie champion! I haven't seen you for a year, and you've become a lot stronger! "
Qin Xiong looked at Liu Yi and smiled. "Brother Yi, you're also stronger than before."
Liu Yi nodded and said, "I was forced to establish a foothold in Europe. A player with rough skills like me has to rely on his body."
Qin Xiong looked around Liu Yi and looked at Zhang Pengfei, who was slightly shorter than him, but was still 1.8 meters tall. The young man was still very energetic and had a cheeky smile on his face.
"Qin Xiong, come, give me an autographed jersey first, and then let's take a group photo. This year, you've been in the limelight. You don't know, but when we play for the national team, there are many beautiful female fans who publicly express their love for you in the stands. Haha, but you haven't appeared in the national team, which made many fans very worried. Let me get some of your fame."
Qin Xiong walked up and punched him on the shoulder. He pretended to be fierce and asked, "Have you made a name for yourself in Portugal?"
Liu Yi played as the main force in Nuremberg. Although it was a team in the Bundesliga 2, it looked like they would play in the Bundesliga next season. As long as they were not eliminated, this was a stage for tempering. His experience and ability would improve very quickly.
Zhang Pengyun curled his lips and said with some pride, "Thank God, I've been in the team for most of the season. Finally, an injury to a striker gave me a chance. Now, I'm sitting firmly in the main force, hehe."
Qin Xiong nodded. These two people had left China and landed in Europe earlier than him. They had finally made a name for themselves.
He put down his leisure bag and his expression changed. He solemnly extended his hand to the national team's manager, Ali Khan, and said, "Hello, sir. I'm Qin Xiong. It's the first time we've met. Today, the club's training was later than expected, so I'm late. Please forgive me."
Ali Khan shook hands with Qin Xiong and maintained a smile. He said it was okay.
Since the three China players could speak English, as a Dutchman, Ali Khan could speak English as well, so they did not need an interpreter to communicate. That was why Ali Khan especially liked Liu Yi and Zhang Pengyun. Now, of course, he also liked Qin Xiong.
This time, Ali Khan came to Amsterdam with the two national team members simply to meet with Qin Xiong and have a meal. Everyone sat together and chatted to increase their understanding of each other. There was no special topic to discuss.
At the table, they spoke freely. Qin Xiong did not like to keep people in suspense. He told them everything he knew about football.
He also calmly told them about the national team's call-up in the first half of the year and about using Ajax's club as a shield.
In this regard, although he had not communicated with Ali Khan before, the news from China also made Qin Xiong feel grateful to Ali Khan. Ali Khan understood his situation in Europe and showed tolerance in front of the media.
He said to China's football media more than once that he hoped Qin Xiong could develop his football career in Europe with peace of mind. Ajax was not a small club, not a small team that only played one game a week. Qin Xiong should concentrate on the club's games. Some of the national team's warm-up games. Forcibly calling him back to China would inevitably have a negative impact on his club's games.
This time, the national team came to Europe for training. Ali Khan only announced to the media when he arrived in Europe that Qin Xiong would not be called up!
This was bound to disappoint many China's fans and media.
They wanted to see Qin Xiong wear the national team uniform and play for the national team as soon as possible.
Because Qin Xiong could make the China national team stronger, no one doubted this.
But after taking a closer look at the national team's training schedule in Europe, Ali Khan felt that it was meaningless to call up Qin Xiong, even if Qin Xiong was in Europe and the national team had also come to Europe.
On April 14, the national team would go to Andorra to play a friendly game with the Andorra national team.
Today was the 12th. Yesterday, Qin Xiong had played in consecutive games in the league tournament and the Champions League. Ajax had also won the championship. Of course, he needed a good rest.
Even if the Ajax club made an exception and shelved Qin Xiong in the league tournament on the 18th, the China national team would go to Catalonia, Spain, on the 21st to play a friendly game with the Barcelona club.
Qin Xiong would definitely not be able to participate in the game on that day!
Because he would represent Ajax in the Champions League semi-final!
Yes, the China national team's friendly game was on the same day as the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
How could Qin Xiong go to Spain to play a friendly game?
Since he would definitely not be able to participate in the game on the 21st, Qin Xiong would be called up to the national team. The continuity of the training could not be maintained. Instead of running back and forth, he would not be able to get the team's running-in effect and it would also affect his games in the club. Unless Ali Khan was really kidnapped by external factors, he would not forcibly call up Qin Xiong. That would simply anger the Ajax club and definitely make it impossible for him and Qin Xiong to establish a mutually trusting master-disciple relationship.
The national team's training in Europe would last about three weeks. Qin Xiong would not join the national team. This was a foregone conclusion and would not change in the future.
Ali Khan and the three China players enjoyed a wonderful dinner in an Amsterdam restaurant. They exchanged a lot of views on China's football and their personal views on the future construction of the national team.
Ali Khan deeply understood that the most severe test in front of him would be the AFC Asian Cup held in China in the summer!
The overall strength of the China national team was not the best in Asia. He was now relying on the strength of the three China football newcomers who were making their way in Europe. Among them, Qin Xiong was the most crucial figure.
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