According to convention, for European football, in even years, there must be intercontinental competitions or participation in the FIFA World Cup. In odd years, it is more useless, but there is also the biennial Confederations Cup competition task.
With a large number of South American players landing in Europe, some national team players have heavier competition tasks. The America's Cup has to be staggered with the World Cup and the European Cup, and will inevitably collide with the Confederations Cup. However, the management of South America has always been chaotic. The America's Cup
The gold content is therefore slightly lacking.
As for the Confederations Cup, it used to be held once every two years. UEFA complained about this because frequent international competitions would deprive players of reasonable rest. As a result, the last Confederations Cup, the World Cup champion France, simply decided to hold the Confederations Cup instead.
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This year, FIFA has set a charter that the Confederations Cup must be held the year before the World Cup. It is called a preview of the competition to give the host country experience in hosting the event. However, the game between UEFA and FIFA continues.
It was not until four years later that it was confirmed that the Confederations Cup would be abolished every two years and changed to every four years. Even so, the useless nature of the Confederations Cup could not be changed.
The national team match days are set by FIFA, which can be regarded as FIFA's "business". As for how to arrange matches on FIFA match days, that is a matter for the football associations of each continent. For example, Europe has a more reasonable arrangement, with a competition cycle of two years. South Korea has a competition cycle of two years.
On the American side, there is a cycle of three to four years, and only the World Cup qualifiers are played, and the schedule is protracted.
Just like before the start of the World Cup, various national teams will play friendly matches to build momentum for large-scale events and attract the attention of the outside world. This year there will be a Confederations Cup, and the national teams that are not participating will also have to play before the start of the Confederations Cup.
FIFA games are used to maintain the attention of the outside world and build momentum for the Confederations Cup.
At the end of May, Aldridge wore a casual T-shirt with the Three Lions emblem printed on it and led the national team to Oslo to challenge the Vikings and the Norwegian national team.
Having just experienced a brilliant season, Aldridge is extremely popular and is the center of attention wherever he goes. And the England national team has never lost under him. It is obviously a friendly match of little significance, but it has attracted a lot of attention from the outside world. The game time
Prime time was chosen and the TV broadcast was ready to go.
In an interview the day before the game, Aldrich declined all questions about the club. He only talked about this friendly match. And what is there to talk about in a friendly match?
The young marshal doesn't buy it, but the outside world is still following his game.
He said frankly at the press conference: In this friendly match, the mission of the England national team is to train!
Compared with other strong teams in the world, England's shortcomings are obvious. They are too young. Since they are young, they must grow up quickly.
What's more, some stars in their prime, such as Beckham, Scholes, Owen Southgate, etc., have just completed their competition tasks for a season, so let them work hard to play a friendly match.
Even if they could give a verbal guarantee, Aldrich wouldn't believe it.
The training value of this game for the main lineup is minimal. The only ones that can be trained are the new faces of the national team.
But when the national team should report, they still have to report. A trip to Norway is a tourist vacation. Sitting on the bench and watching the game, without some free time for leisure activities, is always easier than working hard to work hard.
The Norwegian national team has just reached the latest breakthrough in the history of the national team in the 1998 World Cup, entering the knockout rounds of the top 16. It also advanced to the finals of the 2000 European Cup as expected. Unfortunately, it went back home in the group stage, and now it is competing in the 2002 World Cup finals and qualifying.
The road looked covered in shadow.
This stems from the change in the playing style of the Norwegian national team. Since 1998, it has become more conservative, and the goal rate has dropped significantly. In addition, the Nordic teams occasionally have talents, but they cannot guarantee the continuous emergence of talents. There will often be a
There are periods of glory and periods of decline. For example, Sweden, where Larsson played, is now in a good era. Top-notch stars such as Ibrahimovic, Larsson, and Ljungberg can already hold up half of the sky.
The period of upgrading has arrived in Norway, but there are not enough stars in the new generation. It is not surprising that it will gradually fall into the second rate in the future.
For this game, the Norwegian national team attaches great importance to it. Head coach Senby did not say that it must win. He only said that Norway hopes to prove itself in the game against England.
In the locker room before the game, Aldridge didn't say much. The starting players he sent out today were very few. To put it bluntly, there were only two, Lampard and Ashley Cole. The captain's armband was also given to Lampard.
Put it on, in this game, he doesn’t have to yell at the team to go up the mountain of swords and the sea of fire. It’s training. With a normal mind, young people can be outstanding if they don’t panic and perform at their true level. Don’t expect anyone to give a stunning performance.
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"Judging from England's starting lineup today, we can't figure out Hall's true intention. Is it a sign of weakness? Or is it really training as he said before the game? The legendary marshal's formation has always been disappointing.
People can't figure it out.
England started with 451.
Goalkeeper: James.
Defenders: Phil Neville, John Terry, Campbell, Ashley Cole.
Midfielder: Barry, Hargreaves, Lampard, Joe Cole, Gerrard.
Forward: Smith.
This is definitely not the main lineup that the England national team will use in the main game. Big-name players like Beckham, Scholes, Southgate, Owen and other big-name players are sitting on the bench. They look relaxed.
We were chatting and laughing there. Norway used all their main players today. Seeing England’s lineup will probably make them angry. This obviously means looking down on them.”
Before the game, Norway coach Senby got the England national team's starting list. After reading it, he talked eloquently to the players in the locker room for a long time, meaning: Don't be fooled by England!
Hall is good at this kind of trick, making his opponents angry and losing their minds, and then they can easily fight back and humiliate their opponents!
It has to be said that wherever Aldrich goes now, there are soldiers everywhere.
From the beginning of the game, Norway resolutely used the defensive counterattack tactics they had developed under the coaching of Semby in recent years, and it was an extremely conservative defensive counterattack. It can be said that it was just his mother's bus. Offensive? Just leave it to fate and try your luck.
If you score a goal, it counts as one. If you can't get it, you can accept it if you don't lose.
At this time of year, nights in Norway are just starting to get warm. When Aldrich came yesterday, he was still wearing a T-shirt, looking sunny and casual. Tonight, he honestly put on his suit again and added a cardigan underneath.
In fact, the weather is very good and cool. It is invigorating, suitable for players to play football, and it is also refreshing to watch football.
It's a pity that Norway's shameless use of buses is really a disgrace to the scenery.
Aldrich saw his excitement waning, and Norway shrunk. England was not good at positional warfare, so the scene became boring, and even he, the coach, felt his enthusiasm waned.
Most of the players sitting on the bench were chatting, and Aldrich didn't stop them. After the game, they went around and asked for some relaxation. There is no need to be on top of everything.
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The value of game training is not great. After all, there is no continuity between games and training. Aldrich turned around and called McManaman to his side, asking Klinsmann to give up his seat to McManaman.
McManaman had a good season in the past season. He was highly used in the national team and helped the team win the long-awaited league championship in Real Madrid. However, his life in Real Madrid is becoming increasingly uncertain.
"Coach, what's going on?"
McManaman asked solemnly after sitting down.
He also figured out Aldrich's temper. Anyway, when talking about business, the attitude must be correct.
On this occasion, Aldrich obviously would not joke with him.
"Next season is a very critical season. We will go to the World Cup, and you are my main player. Steve, you should understand that for a player of your age, too many games will drain your energy, but
Stable playing time is the basis for ensuring your status. I hope you can understand that as a head coach, I will not be biased in hiring people. I will only dare to use you if you have strength and status. But if your status is unknown, then.
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Aldridge got right to the point. This kind of thing must be made very clear to the players.
McManaman looked serious and did not respond for a while.
Real Madrid is implementing a superstar policy, and his position is being challenged. The arrival of Figo last season has caused his presence to decline rapidly. This summer, Real Madrid just won the league championship, and Florentino's ambitions have just begun.
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Just like the rumors from the outside world, Florentino will try his best to win over stars such as Ronaldinho, Henry, Zidane, Veron and so on. No matter who it is, there must be two people who are rumored to have scandals with Real Madrid.
First, he is an offensive player, and second, he is an expensive player.
If Real Madrid brings in one or two more stars like this, no one can guarantee McManaman's time at Real Madrid next season.
The end of next season will be the World Cup. If he cannot get stable playing time in the league this season to ensure his competitive status, McManaman will definitely be able to go to the World Cup, but if Aldridge has a better choice, or is more secure,
choice, it is very possible to demote him to the bench.
Next year, McManaman will be 30 years old. The World Cup is the highest stage for players. He only played once in the 1998 World Cup. In five years' time, he will be 34 years old in the 2006 World Cup. The possibility of catching up is slim.
Therefore, for his career, next year's World Cup is the last chance to leave his name on the highest stage!
He wanted to hold it, really wanted to.
But Real Madrid is a wealthy club after all. During the summer transfer period, as Real Madrid's recruitment work progresses, he may need to make a choice.
McManaman left with a solemn expression. He did not make any verbal commitments, and the matter has not yet been finalized. Maybe his future in Real Madrid will take a turn for the worse?
Anyway, Aldridge's request is just that McManaman can guarantee playing time at the club next season to stabilize his condition. The specific club he plays for is not something that the head coach can interfere with.
England lost the friendly match today, and Norway retreated. England are not good at attacking tough battles, and they have a group of young players. They pressed hard and were attacked by Norway on counterattack, and finally lost 0:1.
Aldrich didn't care about losing. This game was really about friendship first and competition second.
He shook hands with Samby after the game and then dismissed the England national team on the spot.
All work for this season is officially over. Aldrich returned to London to take his children and Ivan, and went directly to his own island in Australia for vacation. This summer vacation is more luxurious, he has a luxury cruise ship.
The summer of 2001.
Boss Pei wants to revive Milan, the Bianconeri strive to dominate the Apennines, Inter Milan seeks the crown, and the era of the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period in Italy is gone forever.
Germany's top team has suffered two defeats in three years, and its vitality has been severely damaged. German football is searching for the right path in the dark.
The Iberian white giant returns to the Champions League, the Galacticos under formation are ready to go, and the Catalan "army" is struggling to find the password to relive the dream era.
Not far from the white giant of Iberia, a magical bird is about to soar into the sky...
The Three Lions have three decisive games left before entering the World Cup in Korea and Japan, and the countdown to the Hercules Cup has officially begun.
Volume Seven: Rebuilding the Mountains and Rivers - End.
