One hundred years ago, when the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, more than 1,500 years had passed since the Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned the ancient Olympic Games.

At 3 p.m. on April 6, 1896, at the renovated Panathine Stadium in Athens, King George I of Greece announced the opening of the first modern Olympic Games.

In his opening remarks, King George I said: "May the revival of the Olympic Games enhance the friendship between the Greek people and the peoples; May sport and its moral values help to create a new generation of Greeks worthy of their forebears. ”

One hundred years later, when the Athenians clamored for the return of the Centennial Olympics to Athens, it is not known whether Atlanta's slogan of "respecting the IOC's choice" suited the taste of the IOC members, or whether the United States had deep pockets, or some other reason. In the end, Atlanta defeated Athens with a vote of 51:35 to win the right to host the XXVI Olympic Games.

On July 19, sports fans across the country turned on the TV on time and tuned to CCTV 5.

"Hello audience friends!"

"Now we're in Atlanta, USA..."

"Live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the XXVI Olympic Games."

With the narration of the two hosts, the opening ceremony of the Atlanta Olympics began to be held on television.

After the performance of the song and dance troupe, the delegations of various countries began to enter slowly.

When he saw the five-star red flag fluttering in the center of the screen, Grandpa Ou instantly sat up straight from the rocking chair.

At this moment, whether it is Yang Xiaoping, who is recuperating at home, or Vice Chairman Xu of the Football Association, or Zhu Guanghu, who is also far away in Jianlibao, Brazil, and others, they are all sitting upright, waiting for the Olympic athletes to enter.

"Now it's time for the delegation of the People's Republic of China to enter..."

"Headed by the five-star red flag, it is Chinese men's basketball player Liu Xiangliang."

"The Chinese sports delegation has a total of 517 people, including 331 athletes, who will compete in 23 of the 26 major events of the Olympic Games."

"In the last Olympics, the Chinese delegation won 16 gold medals."

"Chinese athletes should be civilized teachers with a new mental outlook and embody the excellent cultural traditions of the Chinese nation."

"Fully demonstrate the good image of China's social stability, economic development, national unity, social progress and reform and opening up."

"Race out of style, race out of level, strive for the top, achieve good results, and win glory for the motherland!"

"To make a greater contribution to the promotion of friendship between peoples and athletes in all countries and regions..."

In the host's eloquent introduction, the Chinese delegation of more than 500 people slowly walked out of the passage and walked down the stadium in a long line.

With more than 500 participants, China can be called the largest team participating in this Olympic Games.

The camera swept over the faces of the Olympic athletes one by one, and the audience in front of the TV saw familiar faces. When the men's and women's football players were seen walking together in the crowd, the ratings of CCTV reached their peak.

"Look! Our country also has a football team participating! ”

"Yes! This time, the men's and women's football teams went hand in hand, and they both came back with a championship! ”

"Hahaha, I don't want to be a champion, just get a medal, just have a medal!"

At the beginning of the introduction of the Brazilian delegation, the moderator said that the Brazilian men's football team was going to win the championship. And now, everyone knows that the Olympic team and the Brazilian team are in a group, and the football fans in front of the TV and radio are all praying and worrying about the national team.

It doesn't matter what the result is, as long as the style and level of the game are good, it is enough!

Finally, when boxing champion Ali lit the Olympic torch, it symbolized the official start of the Olympic Games.

Starting from July 20, the Olympic Games began to be held in an orderly manner.

In Washington, Birmingham, Orlando and Miami, a total of 4 matches were played in Groups A and B, and the four football powerhouses Portugal, Argentina, Spain and France all won the matches.

That night, Vice Chairman Xu, who led the men's football team, came to Ladd's bedroom with a sad face.

"Mr. Ladd, I'm sorry I didn't get you a good lot." Vice Chairman Xu shook his head and apologized at the last moment, as the Chinese team that qualified for the play-offs, there was really no better choice in the draw.

'It's not the key, it's how we deal with tomorrow's game.' Radd's answer was still as wise, in a word.

"There's nothing to deal with." Vice Chairman Xu waved his hand, "I'm very satisfied with the players playing here, we can play whatever we can in these three group games, just do our best." If you can, it's better to score a goal, or win a game. ”

At the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the National Olympic Games only drew 0-0 with Tunisia in the last of the three group stage games, winning the first draw in the history of the Olympic Games.

Since there were no current points rules at that time, the goal set by the Football Association for the National Olympic Games was to "score a goal, score a point, and win a game".

As long as one of these three tasks is completed, the National Olympic Games will be considered "victorious". Of course, when it was publicized, it always aimed to win the championship and win medals.

"Chairman Xu, Brazil is a strong team, yes, but it is not invincible." Ladd still has a lot of confidence in his players.

Vice Chairman Xu shook his head after hearing this, he still knew what level his team was.

When he knew that he was in a group with the Brazilian team, Vice Chairman Xu knew that if he wanted to qualify, he had to earn second. Then look at the two "little-known" teams of Nigeria and Hungary, and think that they can find some "sweetness" from them.

But when I came to the Olympic Games, I realized that Nigeria, the African eagle, was the favorite to win the championship in the world, and even surpassed Brazil in unison.

Such an anti-transfer was unexpected, and at the same time, he also lamented the backwardness of his own intelligence.

It was precisely because he felt "ashamed" of the team that Vice Chairman Xu planned to come to talk to the players and coaches the night before the game to relax and relieve some pressure.

But when he came to Ladd's bedroom, he saw the "six" sitting in a precarious position, discussing tactics.

"Chu Liang, you go and call the team members over to gather, I have something to say to them." Vice Chairman Xu looked at Ou Chuliang, who was acting as an interpreter on the side, and subconsciously ordered.

"Vice Chairman Xu." Ou Chuliang blinked, "Have you forgotten what you promised me before?" ”

Seeing Ou Chuliang's prompt, Vice Chairman Xu slapped his forehead, "Hey, Chuliang, this time I am not doing pre-war mobilization, nor putting pressure on everyone, but chatting with the players and saying a few words of encouragement..."

"That's not going to work either." Ou Chuliang blinked, "Anyway, before the competition, I won't let you meet with everyone." ”

"You, you kid..."Vice Chairman Xu looked at Ou Chuliang, who was stiff-necked in front of him, and finally sighed, "You can do it yourself!" Anyway, tomorrow against Brazil, you can play worthy of yourself and worthy of the fans. ”

After speaking, Vice Chairman Xu turned around and left Ladd's bedroom.

"Oh, let's continue." Rade beckoned and continued, "Brazil has three overage players this time, but the most important thing you have to pay attention to is this number 18, he is only a year older than you, his name is Ronaldo. ”