Unlike the United States in Chu Yang's previous life, 2018 was the first time the country hosted the World Cup.

Unlike previous lives, there is also the popularity of football in the United States.

Although Major League Soccer still adopts the same east-west regional system as the NBA, playing the regular season and playoffs, the rules are completely in line with the mainstream leagues, and many famous stars will regard this place as a retirement mecca, so the development momentum of football in the United States is in full swing, and its popularity is second only to football, baseball and ice hockey, and basketball.

It has the most complete sports facilities in the world, and it is the kind that leaves the countries behind it far behind, and the most special thing is that their rugby stadiums and football fields can be shared, so unlike other countries that only build a lot of construction until the World Cup bid is successful, many stadiums in this country are ready-made, and a little modification is OK.

Perhaps because New York is the venue for the finals, many strong teams have chosen their base camp there, and the place where the teams gather the most after that is Los Angeles.

The Chinese national team chose here.

Chu Yang and Xiao Luo separated and went to the hotel where the national team stayed.

When he arrived, it was rest time, and many domestic reporters were ambushed outside the hotel and blocked him.

"Chu Yang, hello, I'm a reporter from Sports Weekly, you haven't even played a warm-up game for the national team, may I ask ......?"

"As an athlete, you have been frequently associated with the entertainment industry recently, do you think this is appropriate?"

"It's only a dozen days before the opening of the World Cup, and you come to report, isn't it ......?"

"Chu Yang, look here, I am a reporter from Xinlang Sports, some people say that you can enter the national team because of the operation of the club, the actual situation ......"

Chu Yang looked at the long spear and short cannon stretched out in front of him, and was a little confused.

The reporters weren't very friendly.

Only then did he know that Xiao Luo was completely prescient to let the driver's brother accompany him all the way, and under his escort, Chu Yang successfully broke through the encirclement of reporters and entered the hotel.

Mr. Jiang Haoyang, the team leader who had a one-sided relationship, has been waiting for a long time.

The role of the national team leader has been demonized in the outside world, and the last meeting was not very pleasant, Chu Yang took the initiative to greet this little cautious: "Team leader Jiang, meet again." ”

"It's like I'm looking forward to you," Jiang Haoyang patted him on the shoulder very enthusiastically, "Are you scared by the battle outside?" ”

Chu Yang smiled bitterly and said, "Sort of, the questions are very poisonous, and they can't be answered at all." ”

He vaguely guessed something.

The Chinese national team is not the one who is the best at playing football can come in, it seems that he still stands in the way of some people, and inevitably provokes some ghosts.

"It's good to get used to it," Jiang Haoyang gave him a "you understand" look, and led the way in front, "Let's go and salute first, and then take you to meet Coach He, and then visit Team Yang, and then you can rest." ”

lived in a luxurious single room, Chu Yang didn't look much when he went in, put down his things and followed Jiang Haoyang to knock on He Qingyuan's door.

"Xiao Chu is here?" He Qingyuan opened the door and saw Chu Yang standing next to Jiang Haoyang at a glance.

"He Gui Hao, didn't disturb your rest, right?" Chu Yang is also looking at this head coach who has made outstanding achievements in China.

He Qingyuan looks younger than on TV, with a straight waist and a serious look, but his eyes are very soft, and it is easy to give people a good impression.

He has a bit of a heavy dark circle under his eyes, and obviously he hasn't stayed up late.

"Work hard, how can there be any rest without rest," He Qingyuan let the two of them in and closed the door, "I heard that Chongjia was successful?" ”

"Well, good luck." Chu Yang replied.

"Luck is also part of strength," He Qingyuan nodded, "You're fine." ”

"The coach has won the prize."

"Although I'm not young, I'm not old and dizzy, and what I say is from my heart," He Qingyuan waved his hand, "It's a pity that you broke out too late, if you showed your current strength earlier, our qualifiers wouldn't have been so difficult." ”

Chu Yang looked at him in surprise, he didn't expect this old man who had already stepped on the half-step altar in the field of Chinese football to value himself so much.

Jiang Haoyang said earnestly: "You are the one who was hand-picked by the director, don't let him down." ”

He Qingyuan said: "Don't let the motherland down." ”

This proposition is a bit big, Chu Yang didn't dare to brag nonsense, just nodded and said, "Do your best." ”

The three of them chatted for a few words, and they didn't discuss any tactical issues, but just focused on understanding Chu Yang's physical condition and competitive state, and then Chu Yang and Jiang Haoyang left.

The next stop was the room of Yang Shaotian, the captain of the national team.

If He Qingyuan has already stepped on the half-step altar and is just short of achieving good results in this cup to be truly a god, then Yang Shaotian, the captain of the national team who is only 25 years old this year, is already a real god in the eyes of many Chinese fans.

Single-handedly led the Chinese team to the World Cup finals.

Fans who pay a little attention to the national football team will know how heavy this sentence is.

Chu Yang watched some of the national team's games, especially the World Cup qualifiers, and knew that the five words "with one's own strength" were not exaggerated at all, although there was a bit of luck, but as He Qingyuan said, luck is also part of strength.

What's more, in addition to the national team results, his performance at club is also dazzling.

Playing for Fiorentina in Serie A, winning the league assist title twice in three years, and this year he was appointed captain of the team, leading the team to win the league runner-up, just one step away from reaching the top, and also reached the quarterfinals in the Champions League.

Chu Yang was naturally full of expectations for meeting such a character, but unfortunately Jiang Haoyang knocked on the door for a long time and did not move.

"Maybe you're still training." Jiang Haoyang shook his head and said.

"Now?" Chu Yang took out his mobile phone and looked at the time, "The team doesn't care?" ”

"This kind of training intensity can only be endured by a physical maniac like him, and now he doesn't even bother to take care of the team doctor," Jiang Haoyang said, "You go back first, there are many opportunities to meet." ”

"Okay, I'm sorry to trouble Team Leader Jiang."

"You're welcome," Jiang Haoyang waved his hand, "Behave well, I can't do much, it's up to you whether to leave a name in history or become an international joke." ”

Chu Yang's perception of him changed a lot, and he responded: "Don't worry, the Chinese's feet are not as soft as the outside world says." ”

Jiang Haoyang said with a smile: "Now the team has some achievements, you can say this, try to say this kind of thing when you were hacked the worst a few years ago?" Saliva can drown you. ”

"That's because the fans aren't blind, and some people do owe scolding."