On March 21, the World Youth Championships came.

Although they have reached the final stage of the World Youth Championships, the six groups will have a chance to qualify even if they finish third in the group. However, the Chinese team still lost to opponents such as Ghana and Argentina, and was eliminated early in the group stage.

The premature elimination of the Chinese team has not attracted strong attention from the world media, and the reason is that the strength of the Jianlibao youth team represented by Ou Chuliang is too "BT", and it can be regarded as an "outlier" in the youth army.

In addition, the European and American teams were a little careless, so the Chinese team won the championship in one fell swoop.

In terms of overall strength, there must have been some accidental factors for the youth team to win the championship, after all, the strength of the previous youth team was only the last stream.

Coupled with the fans' high expectations for this year's youth team, the pressure on the players, and the attention of other teams, it is understandable that the youth team did not fight a bloody way out of the group stage.

But the most shocking thing in international football is that the Chinese team, the defending champion of the last year, did not qualify from the group, but the Japanese national youth team took advantage of the situation and rose all the way to the final of the World Youth Championship.

If it weren't for Spain's 4-0 victory, the World Youth Championship would have been won by an Asian team again.

For a time, the eyes of world football were on East Asia, and the scouts of China, Japan and South Korea multiplied, and the AFC represented by Verappan also began to seize a piece of its own voice in FIFA.

The World Youth Championship has passed, and the European Championship heats have begun.

Because Italy is going to face Belarus, the Italian Football Federation does not have a league schedule for the new week.

The Italian national team, with Zoff as the coach, is actively preparing for the game, and Zoff has to deal with the media while training the players. For Italy, who have been out on penalties in three consecutive tournaments, this European Championship is inevitable.

The delay in the League Cup allowed the foreign aides led by Ou Chuliang to have more time to rest, but it was originally a holiday to relax, but because of the tension in international relations, Ou Chuliang's life was busy.

At 22 o'clock on March 23, NATO Secretary General Havel . Solana announced instructions to the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, Wesley. General Clark, began an air operation in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. At 7 p.m. UTC on March 24, NATO began bombing the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

About 1,000 planes transferred from Italy and Luftwaffe bases were involved in the bombing campaign. The USS Roosevelt was stationed in the Adriatic Sea.

At dusk, the Spanish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet fighter-attack aircraft performed an operation to suppress enemy air defense, bombing Belgrade, ships and submarines launched BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles. All NATO member states, led by the United States, took part in the attack on the coalition forces of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

When the news came, the whole world was shocked.

From 24 to 27 July, NATO flew 500 sorties and fired 250 to 300 missiles into the first round of air strikes, striking about 90 military targets in the territory of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

In order to achieve his goal of putting pressure on the government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on Zheng Zhi, forcing it to accept harsh conditions, and at the same time weakening the army of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia militarily. At the cost of a large number of civilian casualties in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, NATO has even resorted to cluster bombs and depleted uranium bombs that can cause neonatal malformations and leukemia, which are prohibited by international conventions.

When the news broke, three Yugoslav footballers who played abroad immediately called on television for all Yugoslav football coaches or footballers working in NATO countries to refuse to work or play for their teams during NATO air raids on Yugoslavia.

The appeal was made by three former Yugoslav captains: Real Madrid's Mijatovic, Japan's Stojkovic and Red Star Belgrade's Savicevic.

The three stars believed that the Yugoslav Football Federation, Yugoslav coaches and footballers would fight with their patriotism.

Mijatovic, who scored the winning goal for Real Madrid in last year's Champions League final, returned to Madrid last evening and said, "I have a lot of interest in the Republic of Montenegro, which lives near Kosovo

The safety of parents in the country is worried. ”

"I left Yugoslavia for the sake of my son, otherwise I would have been with my parents, who did not want to leave home, the situation was very serious."

A total of 10 Yugoslav players from Spain returned to Spain yesterday after leaving their war-torn homeland before NATO's decision to strike Yugoslavia and UEFA announced the postponement of three European Championship preliminaries, shocked by NATO's air strikes on Yugoslavia.

Majorka's Stankovic said: "Wednesday night was the longest night of my life and I probably lost a good friend. ”

Real Sociedad striker Mateo Kovacevic also said: "Our hearts are with the people of our homeland. ”

J-League Urawa Ruby foreign player Petrovic of Yugoslavia risked being sent off in the previous day's league match to protest against the NATO air strike in Belgrade.

In the ninth minute of the second half, Petrovic received a teammate's free kick and headed it into the net.

HE THEN TOOK OFF HIS JERSEY AND RAN TO THE MAIN STANDS TO SHOW OFF HIS T-SHIRT WITH "AMERICA NATO KILLERS" (FRONT) AND "KOSOVO YUGOSLAVIA NATO" (BACK).

Similarly, Stojkovic, a well-known player who plays for Nagoya, had also worn a T-shirt with a protest text under his jersey during the previous day's match.

For a time, Yugoslav players from all over the world protested en masse, and most of these skilled Yugoslav players were the main players of the local team. They opened their mouths to protest, and the club's owner's blood pressure instantly increased, for fear that they would affect the team, the domestic football association and their own country.

The protests are escalating, and according to a phone call from General Van Da, his teammate Kurčić has been spending the night in front of the British Prime Minister's official residence at 10 Downing Street in London these days to protest against the bombing of his homeland by NATO, including the United Kingdom.

According to General Van Da's account, more than 5,000 Londoners came to Kurčić's side on the first night to express their support for his patriotic actions and demand that NATO immediately stop the bombing.

Another Yugoslav player, Stefanov, who plays for Sheffield Wednesday in England, also expressed concern for his family's safety, saying: "We support President Milosevic 100 per cent and we will fight to the end for the territorial integrity of our country!" ”

Yao Giant, who plays in the United States, also sent back a text message, and the Yugoslav national player Tivac, who plays for the Kings, also appealed to the camera: "When your country is suffering from a brutal war, how can you play with peace of mind?" I worry about my family, and even when I play, my mind always flies back to my home country. ”

Golebić, a member of the Yugoslav national men's volleyball team who plays for an Italian club, shaved his head, saying: "My family lives a few kilometers from Belgrade, and I don't have the heart to play and train, so I can only shave my head to protest against this behavior of NATO." ”

Immediately after the protest of the three Yugoslav footballers, the Yugoslav Football Federation also issued a call for a boycott of the players and coaches playing for clubs in NATO countries.

This call has been echoed by more than 20 Yugoslav players who play for various clubs in Spain, including famous internationals and players Mijatovic, Jugovic, Cilic, Brnovic, Bonovic and Mirianic. The players unanimously said that as long as NATO does not stop bombing their homeland, they will strike to the end.

At the same time, Lukic, who plays for Ligue 1 Metz, announced to the media that he will completely dissociate himself from Ligue 1 Metz and no longer play for the team.

At the same time, he was to immediately return to his homeland and take part in the defense of the war.

"The only thing I can do in a moment like this is to do the best I can. In my opinion, protecting one's country is far more important than sports! ”

In response, the owner of Ligue 1 Metz, Molina, said that he is very supportive of Lukic's decision.

As the situation escalated, the schedules of Real Sociedad and Real Madrid clubs were also affected, and Mihajlovic was actively contacting Stankovic to boycott Serie A.

Spanish clubs gave moral support to the Yugoslav players who played in their teams and understood the Yugoslav players' strikes.

According to a recent poll conducted by the Spanish news media, 55 percent of Spanish fans oppose NATO's military strike on Yugoslavia.

On the Serie A side, the owners of Lazio also expressed their admiration for the boycott of the Yugoslav players.

At the head of the competition, no one knows if his attitude is sincere.

While Spartak Moscow and CSKA fans threw rotten eggs and bottles of mineral water at the US Embassy in Moscow, UEFA's statement chilled the hearts of all the players and people who supported Yugoslavia.

Yugoslav players all over Europe "made trouble" at all levels of the UEFA league, and UEFA's attitude was very clear at first: they did not support the actions of the Yugoslav players, and some further penalties or sanctions could fall on the heads of these Yugoslav players.

UEFA said: "We sympathize and understand the situation of Yugoslav players, but this is not a reason for you to make trouble! ”

"Football shouldn't be about Zheng Zhi!"

As soon as UEFA said this, peace-loving people all over the world were ashamed of the brain circuits of these politicians and officials.

"The players also have an obligation to their clubs and UEFA must take a stand against all players and clubs," the spokesperson said. ”

"We are trying to contact the Yugoslav Football Federation and we need to find out what they are saying to the players!"

"Of course, we can't speculate on their position based on media reports, and we will know all this in a fair and impartial way."

"Once we have established the role of the Yugoslav Football Federation in this matter, we can decide whether to punish the Yugoslav Football Federation or the Yugoslav players."

As soon as the report came out, it was tantamount to adding fuel to the fire.

Lao Tzu didn't even have a special life! Still afraid of your fines?

Lao Tzu doesn't even have a special country! Still afraid of your ban?

For a while, both the Yugoslav Football Association and the players expressed their stance that this action was completely an act from the heart of their own side. And threatens not to be afraid of the threat of UEFA, UEFA, like NATO, is a raccoon dog!

The escalation of the situation in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO has affected more than just countries within Europe.

These days, Ouchulian's phone calls have also been flooded, including Italian democrats, as well as Yugoslav players, and even Ladd has called Ouchulian in the hope of getting his support.

In many phone calls, Vice Chairman Xu told Ou Chuliang and Li Tie, players who play football overseas, not to act without authorization, and not to express their stance immediately, and to wait for the country to speak out.

Even if there is to be action, it must be cooperated after the state has made its position clear.

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From the beginning of the bombing on March 24, Wang Zhimin stayed awake all night.

She was the chief Yugoslav correspondent for Radio International, covering the ITTF draw ceremony. I thought it was an ordinary business trip, but it was just in time for a war to come.

Where can the people of the country who were born in peacetime experience the wars experienced by the older generation?

However, Wang Zhimin is not a newborn chick, she is 45 years old this year, she has rich experience in going abroad, and she knows what to do at this moment.

The alarm sounded again in the sky over Belgrade, and listening to the sound of urgency, reporter Wang kept urging: "Master, hurry up, hurry up..."

However, the streets of Belgrade are heavily congested, and the driving speed is basically slow.

Fortunately, it is not far from the state-level hotel, and when reporter Wang stepped into the hotel lobby, he glanced at his watch, which was just one o'clock in the afternoon.

"Hello, where is the draw ceremony for the World Table Tennis Championships held?"

"On the basement level, you can press 'M' when you enter the elevator."

"Okay, thanks."

Wang Zhimin ran a few steps and took the elevator to the negative floor.

"What's going on? How come there is no one? Could it be that the draw ceremony is over? ”

Looking at the empty hall, Wang Zhimin grabbed a Chinese table tennis coach and asked.

"No, there is no way to hold the lottery ceremony here, the International Table Tennis Federation has called to say that it will change the place and postpone it..."

"Are our officials here? Is the organizing committee absent? ”

Under the guidance of the table tennis coach, Wang Zhimin finally found the "organization" and completed the interview.

In the middle of the night, Wang Zhimin dialed the key repeatedly, hung up, and finally contacted the sports editorial department after dialing for more than 30 minutes in a row.

"Reporter Wang, are you okay over there? Are you still bombing over there? I'm Zhao Peng from the Sports Department, and I have something to discuss with you, it's about the draft of the World Table Tennis Championships..."

"Editor Zhao, I don't have time to complete the manuscript here, and the opportunity to make a phone call is also precious. Why don't you ask me if you have anything you want to ask, and I'll dictate it. ”

In peacetime, it's hard to feel the amiability of noisy, nasty things on the phone. But now, hearing the noise of the editorial department on the other end of the phone, Wang Zhimin felt a sense of peace of mind for no reason.

Peace is not easy to come by, and we should cherish it!

Early the next morning, the People's Daily published an article titled "Ah, friend, goodbye."

The article tearfully described the plight of ordinary Yugoslavia, expressed sympathy and sympathy for the people who were persecuted during the war, and supported Yugoslavia's position. While sternly denouncing the barbaric acts of NATO countries, he called on all Chinese in Yugoslavia to quickly go to the airport and make unified arrangements for their return home.

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also clearly and unequivocally expressed China's attitude and position, and announced that a rescue team would be formed to Belgrade in a short period of time.

As soon as this article came out, those Yugoslav players and coaches who played and coached in China all cried bitterly.

Since NATO's bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, China was the first country to officially declare its support for Yugoslavia, and at the same time, it was also the first country to extend a helping hand to Yugoslavia.

The day after the People's Daily and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spoke, Berlusconi crossed his hands and looked at Ou Chuliang with a serious face. Behind Ou Chuliang, there was still a disgruntled discussion and a blazing Li Tie.

"Oh, you can't do this, this matter has nothing to do with you, and it has nothing to do with your country... I want you to be quiet. ”

"Mr. Berlusconi, in times of peace, football really has nothing to do with Zheng Zhi." Ou Chuliang said without humility or arrogance: "Because football is war in peacetime!" ”

"Now that the war is coming, the Chinese will always be on the side of the allies!"

"I can't shirk this point!"

"Oh, do you know the consequences of what you've done?" Berlusconi finally bared his fangs.

"Mr. President, the Chinese people are never afraid of threats!" "I believe that Mr. President is also a man of peace, and at times like this, you should step up and promote your social responsibility so that Italy does not make mistakes again and again," said Ouchulão, who took a step forward and met Berlusconi's gaze. ”

"No matter how bad it is, at least you have to support and praise the players for what they do, like the Lazio boss, right?"

Hearing this, Berlusconi's face sank: "Oh, you will regret what you said today." ”

"Mr. President, even if I don't play in Milan to grow, Italy can't play the Chinese team, right?" After Ou Chuliang finished speaking, he smiled slightly, "I heard that Mr. Moratti is very supportive of their actions!" He is a responsible entrepreneur and he is also very wealthy. ”

After speaking, Ou Chuliang owed a debt to the silent Berlusconi, and walked out of the Milan president's office with Li Tie and the discussion. Berlusconi was left behind, not knowing what he was thinking.