After the game, Ronaldinho went over to chat with Dida for a while.

"You usually only perform like that, why are you in such good condition today?" After exchanging greetings, Ronaldinho suddenly asked curiously.

"Isn't that just the right state? But even so, it still can't stop you from winning this game in the end. Those young people of yours are quite powerful, but they are a bit ungrateful and they took turns to test me.

This old man. But you haven't won yet, so don't be complacent. When the next game comes to our place, it will be our turn to show off." Although he lost this game, Dida's fighting spirit remained strong.

"Maybe, but I don't think your condition today can be maintained until the next game." Ronaldinho did not give this former veteran player any face.

What he said is right. Players may be able to maintain a relatively good state for a certain period of time, but the peak state is something that can only be encountered but cannot be sought. It may not occur a few times in a season.

Dida wanted to say a few more words, but the team members' urging forced him to leave. Before leaving, he made a "wait and see" gesture.

The day after the game, Li Zhao unexpectedly received a call-up order from the Portuguese Football Association. This call-up order required Li Zhao and Leonard to go to the new Portuguese team before June 1.

Coach Fernando Santos reports there to prepare for the upcoming European Cup qualifying matches.

In terms of time, Li Zhao is still very generous, even enough for him to complete the entire Portuguese competition in May. But without him and Leonard, the Portuguese will definitely have a much more difficult time in subsequent games, although Ronaldinho can organize it

The entire team's offense was strong, but the team's overall strength was virtually weaker.

Moreover, Li Zhao's role for the team is not only on the technical level, but also on the spiritual level, which also makes him very entangled. Although he can also refuse the call-up to the Portuguese national team, but

The impact on his personal credibility will definitely be quite detrimental.

Moreover, facing such a call-up order, Li Zhao's mood was very complicated. Although he was no longer a C nationality, deep down in his heart he still tacitly believed that he was still a C nationality, which is why he felt such a sense of astonishment.

, but reality forced him to make the final choice. Once he decided, he had to complete the adjustment of his mentality.

At this time, Figo's call rang at the right time, and Li Zhao directly pressed the answer button. He had been waiting for this call for a long time.

"I came over two days later. This time I came with a contract. Once signed, it means you have entered a new stage." Figo said straight to the point on the phone.

"Okay, let's talk about it when we meet!" Li Zhao's response was straightforward.

Just the day before the Portuguese ushered in their first Brazilian League game, Figo finally arrived as scheduled and brought the contract.

As the initiator of this matter, he also took great pains, and his other identity is currently the assistant coach of the Portuguese national team. This time he came with a mission, and the purpose was to help Li Zhao strengthen his belief and finally achieve

So after some greetings when they met, their conversation quickly got to the point.

"The plan still can't keep up with the changes! I didn't expect to be suddenly called up at this juncture. It would be great if it could be postponed to the intermission period of the season!" After explaining the situation, Li Zhao couldn't help but complain.

"Are you still trying to make the best of both worlds? There is nothing so good in the world. This opportunity is rare, and I have also been mediating for it. You should understand the choice!" Figo responded.

He believed that Li Zhao must be very clear on this issue, but he just couldn't let go of the club's games for the time being.

"I understand the truth, but now the cup competition has reached a critical moment. I'm afraid that something will happen because of this. It will be too late to regret it," said Li Zhao.

"I can understand your concerns. It is indeed a bit embarrassing at this point in time. It would be a pity if an event like the Copa Libertadores comes to nothing because of this. But if it is because of the lack of you, the team

If we can't go further, then it is estimated that it will be difficult to reach the end in the end. A truly powerful team does not just rely on one person or a few people, but should rely more on the spiritual will formed by the team itself."

"Okay, then I reluctantly agreed. But I have some conditions, which I have mentioned before, that is, I can represent Portugal in all directions. But if country C restores my nationality one day and recruits me, I will

We will still have to go back there." When Li Zhao said these words, he felt as if he had transformed into the Guan Gong who was in Cao's camp and his heart was in Han, and the scene was so similar.

"I have reached an agreement with Fernando on this issue, but at first he was strongly opposed to it.

So I asked him: 'Your actual term of office is estimated to be after the next World Cup at most. It is still unknown where you will go by then, and you can't control so much. Why should you care too much about what may happen in the future?

Woolen cloth.'

Then after thinking for a while, he nodded, and of course also put forward the conditions. All this is based on your performance in the game and being able to bring enough honor to Portugal." Figo explained.

road.

Speaking of which, in recent years, whether in the European Cup or the World Cup, the Portuguese team has not had major problems at the beginning, but in the end it has always been unable to succeed. Although it has also recruited many outstanding players from South America as supplements,

But compared with those big countries, the foundation in this area is still a little thin, so that's why they are so interested in young stars with huge potential like Li Zhao.

Of course, in addition to what he just said, the conditions Li Zhao had previously proposed also included not singing the Portuguese national anthem before the game and the privilege of keeping the five-star red flag on the headscarf.

Impossible to achieve.

The first one is already very excessive, but this kind of thing has happened from time to time in recent years, but it will still make the national team feel a little embarrassed if it is taken seriously. As for the last two, it is harmful.

It's not very sexual, but it's extremely insulting. But for the head coach who is eager to achieve good results, he still doesn't hesitate to make some appropriate concessions for this, and the big one can tolerate it, so these small details in the form are just

I can recognize it by holding my nose.

"Then, if there is no problem, just sign here!" After explaining the details of the contract, Figo pointed to the signature place at the end of the contract document.

Without Figo's past support, Li Zhao would not have been able to reach his current heights, so Li Zhao has always been grateful. Agreeing to sign this contract was largely for Figo's sake.

When Li Zhao signed his name on it, Figo finally showed a long-lost smile, and a big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

"Huh, I don't know if many Chinese people will hate me because of this!" Li Zhao also said with rare emotion at this moment. Although he was a little melancholy, he didn't mean to regret it.

"There is nothing you can do about it. No matter what you decide, there will be people who will like or dislike you. Don't always try to make everyone accept or understand you. I only have your ideals and ambitions. In fact, this is what I am willing to help.

Your biggest reason. If you want to be a hero, you must pay a price that is unbearable for ordinary people, and the road of a hero is destined to be rugged and bumpy." Figo revealed his mental journey. It can make the entire Spanish fans love and love you.

How can the star you hate be ordinary!

"Since you are here, don't go back for the time being. Stay and watch the rest of our games this month!" Li Zhao suggested. What Figo just said was still very touching to him.

"Okay, that's what I have in mind. It seems that tomorrow is your first Brazilian League match, and you will face the strong rival Santos from the neighboring city. I want to see if you have the ability to win this battle between dragon and tiger." Fei.

Ge agreed.
Chapter completed!