Zhang Yang attaches great importance to the game against the Chinese National Olympic Team at night, and this game has special significance to him - this is the first time he has played on the land of his motherland after he succeeded.

The game has attracted countless attention, and CCTV's sports channel and several local TV station sports channels will broadcast the game live.

Manchester City Club is a veritable nouveau riche in the eyes of fans of other European teams, especially in the eyes of fans of other European teams. They don’t like this team. This is understandable, just like a tall, handsome and rich man suddenly wins a prize of 100 million yuan when he sees a short, poor man. He doesn’t like it all.

However, Chinese fans have better sense of Manchester City. In addition, when Sun Jihai played at Manchester City before, many Chinese fans had a good impression of Manchester City. Now, China's most popular stars play at Manchester City, so there are more fans in Manchester City. Of course, in this game, many Chinese fans did not come for Manchester City, but for Zhang Yang.

With more than an hour left before the start of the game, the entire Gongshi Stadium is full.

The Chinese National Olympic Team's face against Manchester City has long been promoted to a point that is well-known. Although Chinese football continues to be at a low point, Chinese fans still have great expectations for this game.

Many fans are watching Manchester City stars, especially those who play football, but there are still many fans who watch the national Olympic team and cheer for the national Olympic team. What China never lacks is infatuated fans. No matter how many people scold Chinese football, how many people sneer at Chinese football, and how many people sneer at Chinese football, but there are also such a group of people who will always pay attention to Chinese football. Don’t think about the low level and low attendance rate, but there is always an attendance rate? That means that there is indeed someone watching. I won’t talk about the game of national teams, and almost every game is full. Of course, there is a factor of patriotism here, not entirely because of football.

Football, the world's number one sport, has a broad mass base in China and claims to have 100 million fans, which is no exaggeration.

However, sadly, China has the cutest and respectable fans in the world, but the most bureaucratic football association, the most rigid sports physique, and the most incompetent national team!

For Chinese fans, coming to watch football today is finally a lot of happiness, that is, even if the national Olympic team performs poorly, they can still watch Zhang Yang playing football and perform! They know that Zhang Yang will not disappoint them.

In the VIP box at the stadium, Manchester City Club Chairman Alfaim and General Manager Cook have already sat down with two bigwigs from the Chinese Football Association, along with Yalong and Nan Yong.

Seeing the whole stadium full, the fans shouted Zhang Yang's name in their ears, and many fans were wearing Manchester City jerseys. The two Manchester City executives were very happy. They were very satisfied with Manchester City's trip to China, and they gained a lot in business, and opened up the situation in publicity. There are many Chinese fans who used to not watch the Premier League at all, or even if they watch the Premier League, they only focus on Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool and other giant teams, and have also begun to have a preliminary understanding of Manchester City. This is an amazing first step for a traditional middle and lower-level team like Manchester City.

Even Manchester City's usual training has hundreds of reporters watching and waiting for interviews. This kind of treatment is simply a Premier League champion or even Champions League champion level.

The two big men of Manchester City also know that the key to Manchester City can have such influence and attention now is Zhang Yang in Manchester City!

Alfaim has been considering whether he will come to China and East Asia every season in the future to play several warm-up matches?!

Of course, he also knew that at the beginning, everyone was looking for freshness, because of the reputation of being a good person. However, in the long run, if Manchester City wants to further develop the Chinese and Asian markets, they must have excellent results as a guarantee.

Thinking of the results, I thought of the Premier League in the 2008/2009 season that will start almost two weeks later, the expression of the Chairman of the Manchester City Club was no longer so relaxed. It is already early August. Manchester City has not made any further breakthroughs in signings. Except for Zhang Yang, a super star, other players are at most powerful stars. As for Mark Lele? In the eyes of the Chairman of the Manchester City Club, such a balloon star in his thirties has very little influence. If Mark Hughes had not tried his best to introduce Mark Lele, the club would not have considered a veteran like Mark Lele.

"It seems that we still need to make further efforts in the transfer market." Alfaim made a decision in his heart.

Manchester City Club General Manager Cook has been talking with Qi Yalong, and Nan Yong was on the side, occasionally saying a few words. However, Nan Yong focused more on Alfaim. He was still curious about the legendary mysterious chairman of the Manchester City Club. At this time, he was even thinking that if he could establish a good relationship with this gentleman and be able to sponsor the Chinese Super League from the Abu Dhabi consortium, then he would have a greater say in the Football Association and would not have to be suppressed and checked and balanced by Qi Yalong everywhere.

"Nanyong, you are here to accompany your friends in Manchester, I'll go there," said Kai Yalong.

However, after a while, Xie Yalong said goodbye for the time being. Seeing that Xie Yalong was very excited, Alfaim and Cook were both a little confused.

Only Nan Yong knew what Qi Yalong was doing. He went to the locker room of the Chinese Olympic team and Qi Yalong was going to teach. Moreover, seeing Qi Yalong's excitement today, if you might even lose the head coach, you will be addicted to the head coach.

Nan Yong guessed correctly. At this time, he was in the locker room of the National Olympic Team.

As expected, Yalong is living the addiction of the head coach.

After chatting with the team's executive head coach Yin Tie for a few words, he just glanced at the nominal head coach Dui who was playing with his mobile phone. He ignored Dui, but stood in front and began to arrange tactics for the players of the National Olympic Team.

Xie Yalong has always criticized him for the media, saying that he knows nothing about the Football Association, so whenever he has the chance, he will personally arrange some tactics for the team. In addition, the national team, Xie Yalong often comes to supervise the battle on the spot, which is the characteristic of Chinese football. It seems that as long as the leader comes to supervise the battle on the spot, the team will burst out with infinite power as if he has taken the big pills and defeated all opponents.

However, unfortunately, with Yalong, he does not have the magic of Fatty Jin. On the contrary, as long as he supervises the game, the National Olympic Team will not only lose, but also often lose big scores. So much so that as long as I heard that with Chairman Yalong, the players of the national team will be upset, especially the goalkeeper, who will bear a heavy psychological burden before the game begins.

Of course, Qi Yalong would not know that he has become a broom star in the eyes of national teams of all levels. He is in full swing at this time and feels like he is giving advice to the country.

"Manchester City is stronger than us, so we must stick to the defensive and counterattacking style."

"Well, we have to be ready to attack the two sides at any time. Our header is still good, and this will be our magic weapon to defeat the enemy."

"By the way, there are also long shots. Zheng Zhi, your long shot is good, you can try it more."

"We must fight actively."

"When setting the ball, our four centre-backs with good headers can go up and participate in the offense."

At this time, Yin Tie's face was even more awkward. He wanted to remind Chairman Qi Yalong that there were only two central defenders...

After saying this, Xie Yalong was in a good mood. He was also very satisfied with his football literacy, and even turned his head to Yin Tie and said, "Guide Yin, do you have anything else to add?"

Yin Tie shook his head, "The Chairman said it very well, I have nothing to add."

Xie Yalong nodded with satisfaction. After saying these things, he looked very professional on the surface. In fact, as long as he was a fan, he could say a few words, but after almost useless nonsense, he began his favorite ideological mobilization work: that is, pre-war mobilization.

Football commentator Li Chengpeng once mocked Qi Yalong as a political worker, which seems to be correct. Qi Yalong likes to do pre-war mobilization the most.

"Players! Today, our opponent Manchester City is a team of great English teams with a long history. The Football Association has made efforts to win this opportunity for everyone. I hope you cherish it." He put one hand on the hip muscles and waved his other hand vigorously.

"So, everyone has to do their best in this game!"

"We are definitely not as strong as our opponents in this game, but I hope you don't give up. You have to play your own style! Our Chinese football still has its own characteristics! You just want to carry forward these characteristics!"

"In addition, when facing our opponents, we must have the courage and momentum to eat our opponents in one bite at the beginning! The older generation of revolutionaries taught us, 'The brave will win when we meet on a narrow road'! This sentence is not only applicable to the battlefield, but also to the football field! We must have such courage and momentum! Remember, to win the game, first of all, your opponents must be scared! Let them be scared by your momentum! Show tenacious fighting spirit and fierce pressing, and the movements can be bigger. As long as the opponent is afraid, then victory will not be far from us! This is not only suitable for this game, but also in Olympic games!"

Xie Yalong was very excited to talk here. Executive coach Yin Tie stood aside. Although he was a little irritated, he had to listen. Head coach Dujkovic sat in the corner with an indifferent expression. It seemed that everything here had nothing to do with him. In fact, it really had nothing to do. He was just a nominal person, couldn't do anything, and had no power. To put it bluntly, he could sleep in the coach's seat for a while, and it didn't matter. Because he had no power at all!

"Finally, I hope you can win from this warm-up match, and from this match, continue this morale to the Olympics! The fans are very concerned about this game, which shows that the fans across the country support us! They have great expectations for us, so I also hope that everyone must carry forward their style and fight bravely! Fight like a real soldier! I am here, looking forward to everyone, and I believe that everyone will be able to present a wonderful game for fans across the country, so that the fans can see the spirit shown in you! The Party and the people are watching you. I hope you can deliver a satisfactory answer!"

It’s not possible in a giant team, but in Manchester City, this situation happened like this! Although everyone knows that Zhang Yang will be Manchester City’s flag and core, after all, it’s a bit too hasty to let a newcomer wear the captain’s armband so quickly. To put it bluntly, it’s a bit unruly!

Everyone knows that when they see this scene, they are showing goodwill to Chinese fans and pleasing them!

But don't say that, no matter whether some people despise Manchester City, the "nova" because of this move, it was really good to let Manchester City hang out as the captain of the field, and this way to please Chinese fans was really good, and it immediately achieved good results.

When Zhang Yang walked out with the captain's armband, huge cheers rang out of the entire Workers' Stadium.

All the waiting and all the enthusiasm were detonated at this moment!

"Zhang Yang!"

"Zhang Yang, we love you!"

"Zhang Yang, we support you!"

"Zhang Yang!"

"Come on! Zhang Yang!!"

"Zhang Yang, you are the best!"

"Good, yang Yang!"

"Such handsome, Zhang Yang is the captain!"

"Manchester City people are so interesting!"

"Come on, Manchester City!"

In the stands at the scene, cheers and cheers for Manchester City began to sound.

An interpreter told Manchester City club chairman Alfaim and general manager Cook what these fans shouted. Alfaim smiled happily. He glanced at General Manager Cook with praise and asked Zhang Yang to appear on the stage with the captain's armband. This was Cook's idea. He knew that this would be a good way to please Chinese fans.

He was considering it for the team's market development perspective. As for whether this move would bring chaos to the team's locker room, this is not what he has to focus on.

So, after Cook thought about it this way, he found the team's head coach Mark Hughes. Mark Hughes of course opposed this matter at the beginning because it was not in line with the rules and did not conform to tradition. At Manchester City, the current captain is Dunn, who is also the old captain of the team. He has played for many years and has worked for no credit and has worked hard. He directly deprived a veteran captain of the armband. This is a very hurtful thing. Mark Hughes was worried that this would arouse Dunn's disgust and even cause chaos in the locker room, and did not agree to this move.

His concerns make sense. Dunn is the old captain of the team and is quite prestigious in the team. Dunn also has several old partners with good relationships. If this move makes Dunn feel unfairly treated, and then resists the matter, and even has a bad impression of Zhang Yang, which will cause the locker room to split, it will be more than worth the effort. For Mark Hughes, the team's market development is important, but as the head coach, he must be most concerned about the team's performance! It is difficult to achieve results in a chaotic locker room.

However, Cook insisted on his decision and was complacent about his idea. How could he allow himself to hit a wall with Mark Hughes?! He told the team's head coach seriously that the Chinese market is the club's key development market. Zhang Yang is the most popular star in China. Letting him wear the captain's armband is very helpful for the team to develop the Chinese market. Moreover, Zhang Yang's fame is also the biggest in the team. Here, Zhang Yang's home court, and his reputation and value are clearly visible. Zhang Yang is not allowed to wear the captain's armband.

At Cook's insistence, Mark Hughes just agreed to talk to the team captain Dunn and ask for Dunn's opinions.

Dunn didn't think so much about it. He is older and a veteran of the team and knows better how to be a person. In addition, he also knows that Zhang Yang's arrival in Manchester City is destined to be the team's flag. The captain's armband will sooner or later be Zhang Yang. Moreover, he does not want to have any conflict with Zhang Yang, because Dunn also cherishes this opportunity and hopes to have a brilliant future with Manchester City, which is also considered to be a glorious glory that can be proudly recalled after retirement in the later stages of his career.

Since Deng En himself has no objection, others have no objection. After Zhang Yang came to the team, his relationship with everyone was at least pretty good. In addition, Sun Jihai is Zhang Yang's compatriot and has been helping Zhang Yang integrate into the team. Ellano also has a good relationship with Zhang Yang. Of course, this is just a warm-up match. If the club wants to give Zhang Yang the armband, then give it to him. It's no big deal.

Of course, this situation just shows that Manchester City is not a wealthy family, and is far from those wealthy teams. In the wealthy team, the captain's armband is even more sacred and will never be handed over to a certain player at will. In Manchester City, in addition to the first captain Dunn, other veterans can also wear captain's armbands. However, their prestige is very average, and they have no intention of competing for anything. Behind Zhang Yang is the entire club, and they know it. Not to mention, Zhang Yang's personal strength and fame also make them not as confident when facing Zhang Yang.

Mark Hughes didn't expect the captain's armband problem to be solved so quickly. He was also thinking about it all the time.

Zhang Yang was stunned when he first heard about this game, but he quickly accepted it happily.

For a young man like Zhang Yang who likes to show off, wearing the captain's armband is definitely an irresistible temptation.

Whether in Marseille or Milan, even though he became famous to become a real superstar, Zhang Yang missed the captain's armband. Both teams are rich families with serious traditions and will not mess around with such things.

Although it is just a commercial game, it is a game in China. The opponent is the Chinese National Olympic Team. The stands at the Gongshi Stadium are all their compatriots and fans. Being able to wear the captain's armband in front of the "old family" is a brilliant thing. Zhang Yang is naturally very happy and is also a little moved by the club's decision. Well, I have received this favor myself. After the season starts, I will just score a few more goals to repay!

Therefore, when standing in the players' corridor, Zhang Yang looked excited and expectant, and his excited expression was also seen by the players of the Chinese National Olympic Team.

The feelings for Zhang Yang, the Chinese Olympic team are complicated. On the one hand, they are jealous of Zhang Yang. When they are still working hard to play football abroad, Zhang Yang is already a super star and has created the highest value in the world football world. This is a "big figure" they need to look up to. In addition, they are also proud of Zhang Yang to a certain extent. After all, Zhang Yang also represents Chinese players, which makes the image of Chinese players who have always been criticized better. Of course, Zhang Yang is so famous that he has made so much money, and even Zhang Yang dares to slap the table at the Football Association, which is what they envied! Especially the latter, that is something they dare not think about. If they dare to say no to the Football Association, they would have lost their jobs long ago. Look at Zhang Yang and scold the Football Association, there is nothing to do with them. They still play football and make money, and their fame is getting bigger and bigger. Why? The Football Association has no choice but to do anything to him!

Therefore, for these people in the Chinese National Olympic Team, Zhang Yang is the object of their envy, jealousy and hatred.

Zheng Zhi is the captain of the Chinese National Olympic Team, and he is also one of the three over-age players of the Chinese National Olympic Team. At this time, Zheng Zhi looked at Zhang Yang from a close distance for the first time. While he was surprised by Zhang Yang's youth, his eyes remained on the captain's armband on Zhang Yang's arm, and he was also full of envy and jealousy.

Of course he knew what this team of chief armband meant. Although he knew it was just a commercial game, it was already very telling that the team of chief armband could be worn on the rosy armband.

Moreover, thinking about this person's net worth of 75 million pounds and Zhang Yang's reputation in international football, thinking about this person's salary of 175,000 pounds per week, it can be said that the money he earned in two months was almost the same as himself, which made Zheng Zhi a little unhappy while envious.

There is nothing strange about this kind of thinking, it is natural. Zheng Zhi is the boss in both the National Olympic Team and the national team. Seeing Zhang Yang as such a glorious young man, he will naturally have ideas.

Therefore, in a sense, even if Zhang Yang was selected for the national team, his life in the national team may not be easy. Without it, there seems to be a considerable distance between him and these players... Although the distance will produce beauty, it will also produce many unstoppable thoughts and misunderstandings.

Zhang Yang naturally didn't know that Zheng Zhi, the captain of the Chinese National Olympic Team, was feeling these feelings at this time. He was happy now. As the referee held the football out of the player corridor, Zhang Yang also began to move his own steps. He wore the captain's armband and walked out of the player corridor first, accepted the cheers all over the sky and then shouted.

Zhang Yang looked up and saw that many of the banners and portraits on the stands were related to him, as well as the shouts of "Zhang Yang" in various dialects, and he was excited.

CCTV Sports Channel broadcast the game live, and Liu Jianhong and Zhang Lu were commenting on the game.

When Liu Jianhong saw Zhang Yang wearing the captain's armband and leading Manchester City to play, he was also stunned. They didn't know what Manchester City was going to do, so they were also surprised and said, "Ahhh, we saw that Zhang Yang is not only the starting lineup today, but also the captain of Manchester City's starting lineup! The fans at the scene obviously noticed this, and they cheered thunderously!"

"We all know that Manchester City bought Zhang Yang as the team's flag. However, unexpectedly, Zhang Yang became the captain of Manchester City in this game." Zhang Lu continued, "Of course, we don't rule out that Manchester City is a special gift to make our fans happy, but this itself still shows that Zhang Yang's position is quite important in Manchester City."

As Zhang Lu said, in fact, Chinese people also know what the meaning of Manchester City doing this is, and this is to please Chinese fans and make them happy.
To be continued...