For the Chinese, the World Cup of "chicken feathers in one place" is over. It looks like they're losing nothing, but too much. A week after being eliminated in the group stage of the World Cup, Zhang Jun held a press conference in China and calmly announced that he would permanently withdraw from the national team.

Advocaat left after his contract expired, and during his four years in office, Anke, Zhang Jun, and Yang Pan successively announced their retirement from the national team, did not win a major championship, and played 30 games, 12 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses...... What exactly the old Dutch man has brought to Chinese football is still being debated after he is gone.

The poor results of the World Cup, the tense relationship with the meritorious players and coaches, the criticism by the media, and the complete loss of popular support...... All of the above made the full-time vice chairman of the Chinese Football Association feel haggard, and soon after, Chen Wei announced his resignation as full-time vice chairman of the Chinese Football Association. Before he left, he still did not forget about the "hype": he published a tearful open letter in which he admitted that he had made many mistakes during his nine years in power, especially in the later period. He considers himself a sinner in Chinese football. But he also hopes that no matter who accepts his position, anything can be changed, but please keep the plan of "Chinese Football Future Plan", and implement the reform of Chinese football in accordance with the above plan.

"The professional reform of Chinese football is not an overnight effort, nor can it be solved by one chairman or two chairmen, let alone completely completed in one or two generations. This is a long-term and arduous process, just like the Red Army's Long March more than half a century ago, and we must be mentally prepared to fight a protracted war. I hope that my successors will work hard as I have said. Strive to create a better conditions and environment for your successors. This is me...... The last plea of this sinner of Chinese football. Perhaps in your eyes, every word I say is not to be believed; Maybe you think I'm hyping up and gaining sympathy. But I implore you to believe what I say, Chinese football really needs to continue to reform, and the Brazil World Cup is not the fault of reform, but my own fault. I hope that the reform plan that was not realized when I was in office will be realized in the hands of my successor. Thank you! ”

This is the last voice left by the "sinner" who was spurned by 10,000 people in Chinese football.

The days after the World Cup are far more exciting than the World Cup, and this is the unique scenery of Chinese football.

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When the country was still settling accounts for the fiasco of the World Cup, Zhang Jun returned to his respective clubs and prepared for the new season. For our protagonist Zhang Jun. This season is going to be a very special one. Because this is the last season of his contract that expires.

When the match-fixing scandal was first investigated in Italy, it was clear from all directions that Fiorentina were going to be relegated and penalized. Those who like Zhang Jun, those friends of Zhang Jun are persuading him to leave Fiorentina, how can a striker who once dominated the world and still has a strong appeal end his career in the second division?

This time, even Hua Fang resolutely opposed Zhang Jun's decision.

You've had a brilliant career, and you deserve a glorious goodbye.

That's their point of view.

If I've been brilliant, why bother to have a glorious goodbye too?

This is Zhang Jun's opinion.

Just when the two sides are deadlocked, and no one can convince anyone. The Italian court's verdict of the first instance came down: Juventus was relegated to the second division and fined 30 points for the seriousness of the case and the evidence was true. Fiorentina were relegated to the second division and penalized eighteen points for alleged match-fixing at the end of the 13/14 season!

At this time, even people as far away as China rallied and called on Zhang Junlai to open the lifeless grave. Zhang Jun faces what is arguably the last choice of his career. Do you want to go, or do you want to stay?

After hearing about the verdict of the first instance, others in Florence were faced with a choice like Zhang Jun, with most of the young people naturally wanting to leave, while the old people wanted to stay.

When the future is not clear, most people, like Zhang Jun, only have their final year left, and they have to negotiate with the club about renewing their contract.

The club's general manager, Batistuta, is desperately trying to persuade those who wish to leave to stay for the time being. Observe the situation. He promised them that the club had appealed the result again and believed that the club would eventually stay in the first division. So they agreed to stay and see what was going on, and many even initialed contracts with clubs that fancied them, and just waited for Fiorentina to be relegated and then defected...... Of course. If there is no downgrade, the initialed contract is void.

At this time, it was not Zhang Jun who received the most rumors, but John, the team's strong striker? Jones. At the beginning, he came to join his idol, but he didn't expect that not only did he not catch up with the glory of Florence, but he encountered the great rout of Florence, and the only consolation may be the European Champions Cup.

Zhang Jun understands what kind of situation this young man is facing, and now Florence may be the most attractive thing about him and Leo? Darno and Crewe are three, and many big clubs have offered contracts and values that are hard to refuse, hoping that they will join. How many people can say no to this temptation? For the first two, Zhang Jun does not ask everyone to stay as stupid as he is, they have their own future, and nothing can be a reason to hinder them. But the two lads were very adamant to sign a three-year contract with the club, what does that mean? They are almost going to accompany the team through the most difficult years, and they want to become Zhang Jun's most effective assistants.

On the other hand, almost all of the old guys chose to stay.

Frei told Zhang Jun that it was Fiorentina who made him the main goalkeeper of the French national team and the best goalkeeper in Serie A. In the first half of his career, he spent the first half of his career in a lot of teams, and in the second half he was fortunate to meet Sabato's Fiorentina, which allowed him to achieve a dream that he never dreamed of before. Thirty-four is not an old goalkeeper, he can still play until forty, just like Zoff. He intends to continue playing for Fiorentina until the team no longer needs him.

Gasbaroni and Frei have pretty much the same reasons, the only difference is that Frey is still a Gunners and he's lost his peak form. It's hard to find your place in other teams. In this case, it is better to stay and fulfill the reputation of "loyalty".

Along with them, he chose to renew his contract and stay, as well as Zhang Jun's old partner Pazzini, who also had many teams who wanted him to go, but because of his love for the team, he stayed.

As for that Crewe, Zhang Jun didn't say anything. If he didn't leave last year, he won't leave this year. He doesn't care if he plays in a big club or an amateur team, it's all about who plays around him, and he likes most of the Fiorentina players at the moment. Like everything about it, the sunny Renaissance capital is much better than the cold and rainy London. He doesn't care where he is worth a lot of money, he doesn't care where he gets more money, where he pays more attention to it, and where it is more conducive to the development of his career...... He doesn't care about anything, as long as he can play with the people he likes. And all because there is Zhang Jun here. Although he never said it, Kru always felt in his heart that he had lost too much to Zhang Jun, just like this World Cup, if he hadn't elbowed his opponent on impulse, and stayed on the field with Xiang Tao in the third group game, they would definitely be able to defeat the opponent and enter the rematch, and then eliminate Brazil, all the way to the final. Let Zhang Jun end in the last World Cup glory. When everyone was speculating about which match would be his farewell match, it suddenly turned out that the real farewell match was the World Cup final...... How wonderful!

He wants to make up for the mistakes he has made, and he wants to make up for the many troubles he has brought to Zhang Jun, but his personality makes it impossible for him to put the words on his lips. So he chose to stay and silently accompany Zhang Jun. Whenever he needs himself, pass him the ball, let him go and score, and enjoy his hug......

When many teams treat Fiorentina as a piece of fat, the team keeps spreading the news of how many years a certain player has renewed his contract with the team, which really surprised many people who were waiting to see the excitement. They clearly underestimated the group of people who played with Fiorentina, underestimated their loyalty, and underestimated their feelings for this purple team.

As for those who are in a hurry to leave, no one will admit that they are Fiorentina's players.

What does it mean to see the truth in times of trouble? When it was learned that the team would be relegated to the second division, the old guys signed new contracts and handed over their future, even the last days of their careers, to the team.

And Zhang Jun also decided to stay, and he said to those who persuaded him: "It's a big deal that I will renew my contract for another year and lead the team back to the first division, and retirement is not the same as in the top league?" ”

That said, he has signed a new two-year contract with Batistuta, which will start this summer and end in the summer of 2016, when he will be 34 years old, and in any case he may not be far away.

People who were accustomed to Zhang Jun's stubbornness sighed, shook their heads and left. People who are not used to it exclaim that Zhang Jun is a fool and go around preaching.

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Soon the results of the second trial came down, except for Juventus, the other teams were left in the first division, but the number of points penalized did not change. Lazio, Siena and Udinese have all dropped their appeals, and Juventus have also announced that they have waived their appeals, and they will start the second division next season with a minus 30 points.

Only De La Valle continues to appeal like a clown, and he still wants to qualify for the League Cup back...... That's a lot of money.

The final judgment of the court told de la Valle: stop dreaming. Remain in the first division, the penalty is reduced to eight points, but the qualification for the League Cup is disqualified.

De La Valle finally stopped making a fuss, because Di Livio told him that if he continued to toss around like this, and was unprepared for the future, they might really have to roll up the second division at the end of the season...... Uh, why say "again"?

Because Fiorentina managed to stay in Serie A, none of the people who had initialled the deal were successful, and Fiorentina played almost the same games as the same team as last season.

Everything was fine after the start of the season. Zhang Jun and the team are all right, they seem to be completely unaffected by last season's match-fixing scandal, and at the beginning of the season they won three in a row, so that those wallgrass media in Italy began to chant for Florence to return, Superman (referring to Zhang Jun) to return!

As a result, after a two-week break in the league to give way to the national team, Fiorentina suddenly lost their senses. They were in an embarrassing situation of ten rounds without a win in the following October and October. Zhang Jun always participates in the competition on and off, and his legs don't seem to last long. Fiorentina, on the other hand, also fell from first place in the league to third from the bottom of the league. Entered the relegation quagmire early. Zhang Jun, on the other hand, left the field again with a serious injury in the first game after the winter break. This time, Feng Qing and the Italian doctors gave him two months to recover, which will mean that he will only be able to compete for two and a half months at most after his successful comeback. Some people analyze that because this is a period when the physical energy stored in the front is used up, and the back has not had time to store, Zhang Jun's physical fitness is always at the lowest ebb at this time, and the physical fitness is not good enough to ensure the smooth completion of the action, and it is easy to cause injury.

Zhang Jun's injury is undoubtedly worse for Fiorentina, who are in the relegation zone, but what can be done? At the time when Jang Jun became the leader of this team. But it also made Florence suffer from "Zhang Jun dependence", all tactics revolve around Zhang Jun, in case Zhang Jun is injured and leaves the team, then the team's tactics must be rearranged, and the players must also adapt again. It's the equivalent of people playing in full swing in the game, but Fiorentina is once again in the summer preparations......

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Florence Uniana General Hospital.

This hospital Zhang Jun is very familiar with. Because he has lost count of how many times he has been here, every grass and tree here, every corner of the ward...... He knew even the new nurses better about where they worked.

Feng Qing looked at Zhang Jun lying on the hospital bed apologetically, and Zhang Jun also looked at him, but his eyes were calm. Without the slightest pain or frustration after being injured, he was accompanied by Sophie and their lovely little son.

The two looked at each other like this, and it seemed like a long time. Feng Qing twisted his head to the side, and after a while, he twisted back. looked at Zhang Jun and shook his head.

Xiao Jiarui didn't understand what his father was doing with his uncle, he looked at the two of them curiously, and made sounds with unknown meaning from time to time, maybe he was calling "Dad...... Sophie held her son in her arms and didn't let him disturb the "conversation" between the two men.

It is indeed a conversation. It's a very special conversation, no one speaks, but everyone knows what the other person wants to say.

Zhang Jun shook his head when he saw Feng Qing, and he set his eyes on the smallpox wrench. Even this place hasn't changed...... He said in his heart.

For a long time, he was silent for a long time. "Where is Sister Hua?" He said to Sophie.

"It's just outside, when she just came, I told her to wait outside." Sophie said.

"Call her in, she must let her know the news."

Sophie got up with the baby in her arms and went out, leaving only two men in the room. At this time, Zhang Jun nodded to Feng Qing: "Brother Feng, thank you." ”

Feng Qing lowered his head and said nothing, and his teeth biting his lip were trembling.

When Hua Fang and Sophie came in, she was still teasing the child in Sophie's arms, and Xiao Jiarui was amused by her and giggled. But when she saw Zhang Jun who bowed his head silently and looked at them, she was stunned for a moment, she felt for the first time that Zhang Jun's gaze could also make her feel unnatural when he looked directly at people, so she couldn't help but lower her head.

She seemed to know what was going to happen.

After everyone was seated, Zhang Jun said to several people in the ward: "You are my closest people, I think this matter must be told to you, especially Brother Feng and Sister Hua, I am very grateful for your care and accommodation to me over the years." ”

Sophie turned her body to the window, bowing her head to tease her son, giggles coming from time to time, but they didn't slow down the suffocating atmosphere in the room.

"The last time, when I decided to quit the national team, it was the two of you next to me. It's you guys this time, so I'm grateful. Brother Feng told me that he couldn't heal my leg anymore. My legs are like ...... right now Like what? Zhang Jun turned his head and asked Sophie.

"Rotten wood." Sophie replied without replying.

"Yes, the rotten wood, it's completely broken, and the treatment can only make the wood deteriorate faster, so he gave up the treatment." Zhang Jun said with a smile, "I also know in my heart that it is difficult for a strong man to ask Brother Feng to treat me again, and he can help me extend my career for ten years, and I am already very grateful to him." I don't need him to do anything for me now. At the end of the season, his relationship with Fiorentina was dissolved. ”

When he said this, Zhang Jun looked at Feng Qing, but Feng Qing kept his head down, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Then Zhang Jun looked at Hua Fang, who had regained his calm: "The other person who needs to be thanked is you, Sister Hua." My willfulness has caused you a lot of trouble, and for my sake, you see that you don't even have time to find a partner. ”

At this time, he was still in the mood to joke! Hua Fang scolded in her heart, and then forced a smile: "Fool." I'm single. ”

Zhang Jun smiled: "Because I'm always in Florence and don't go anywhere, I don't bring much income to Sister Hua, I'm sorry." He sat down on the bed and bowed.

"I'm not short of money......" Hua Fang shook her head slightly.

"I didn't give Sister Hua a chance to show her talents, being my agent is like an invisible person, and there are few opportunities for exposure. No one else can see you for a long time. ”

"I'm low-key ......," Hua Fang shook her head again.

"And I'm going to ask you to help me with the school's business, it's supposed to be my business......"

This time it was Hua Fang's turn to interrupt him. "I also have shares."

Zhang Jun looked at Hua Fang like this, and he shrugged, "Okay." I won't say kind words, in short, I am very grateful to Sister Hua for taking care of and helping me over the years, just like my sister accommodating her wayward brother. ”

After thanking the two important people present, Zhang Jun turned his head to look at Sophie, who was playing with his back to him, and said slowly and softly: "I feel that I have nothing to be nostalgic for this anymore." It's time. Can Sister Hua help me contact me to hold a press conference? It's in the back hall of this hospital, wasn't it there last time, it's good, I think. ”

"Zhang ......" Hua Fang's mouth opened slightly, but she didn't know what to say.

"I've decided to retire officially." He looked over Sophie's back. Then through the window, flew into the distant blue sky.

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Li Yan suddenly received an invitation letter. At first, he thought it was an invitation to a press gathering, but when he looked closely, he found that the cover was written in Italian and Chinese:

"Sports Weekly" reporter in Florence, Italy, Li Yan personally received.

When I opened it again, I found that it was Zhang Jun's press conference invitation!

In the past, no matter what the content of the press conference, Zhang Jun would definitely call him a day or two in advance of these invitations sent to other reporters, and tell him in a very inappropriate tone on the phone what press conference he should attend, even if the content of the final meeting was not very pleasant, his voice was grinning. Why did he send the invitation so solemnly this time, was it because he forgot it or for some other reason?

Li Yan suddenly felt a little uneasy in his heart, he wanted to call Zhang Jun, but when he took out his mobile phone and looked at the number that he turned out on the screen, he suddenly pressed the number.

Forget it, there are still two days to go anyway.

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Far away in Milan, Caliani is busy writing comments after this round of Serie A matches at home, he mainly eats this, Milan has won again, and Inter Milan is not relaxed to chase after their sworn enemies in the same city, he swept the detailed situation of this round transmitted by other editors, and by the way conceived his own review association.

Lazio, Udinese...... The teams that have been penalized this season have been doing well lately, and it's good to be in the middle of the table when they are a few points less than others.

Hey...... Florence. Fiorentina lost again and they are one step away from the relegation zone. Calyani sighed, what could be sadder than watching a team that once brought him so much joy fall so fast?

The only consolation may be that Zhang Jun's injury is recovering little by little, and as long as Florence holds on until he returns, everything should be fine...... Yes, yes. As long as he's there, everything is fine. I can't win the championship, but relegation is still no problem......

Kaliani suddenly realized how he seemed to be trying to convince himself to continue believing in the Chinese.

Remembering the sound of the doorbell outside, he had to give up thinking for a while, got up and went to open the door, and there was a young man dressed in a courier company standing outside the door, holding an envelope in his hand, "Andre? Mr. Kaliani? He looked at the name on the envelope in his hand, then looked up and asked.

Kalyani nodded: "It's me." ”

"Your letter. Please sign for the receipt. The young man handed the envelope to Kalyani. There is also a receipt on it.

Kalyani always receives a lot of prints, all kinds of them. He didn't take it seriously, signed his name, took the envelope, thanked him, closed the door, and went back to think about how his comment should be written.

But being disturbed by Florence made him feel that he couldn't organize what he wanted to write, no matter how much he thought. The mind is very messy and has too many thoughts. There are too many things to write, but the space of newspapers and magazines is limited, and the editor-in-chief is very strict in this regard. At a time when online electronic media is becoming more and more powerful, although their print media is an old brand, they also really feel the pressure of competition. "Control costs!" This is always a liar, from the company's disposable paper cups to the paper of newspapers, which are within his control.

His mind was in a mess, and he suddenly thought of the letter he had received. Haven't looked at what it is. He got up to open the letter......

But when he held the invitation in his hand, there were no chaotic thoughts in his mind. The reporter's professional sense of smell tells him that great material is more valuable than what shit is in front of his eyes......

He hurriedly dialed the editor-in-chief's personal phone.

"Andre, don't you know it's lunch break? What is the matter until after three o'clock in the afternoon, ......" The editor-in-chief's tone was not very friendly, and he was not pleased that his men had disturbed his nap so recklessly.

"Alright, to hell with the lunch break! I'm probably going to have big news for you, you'll need to leave me plenty of space! Arecio, if you don't give it to me today, I promise you'll resign yourself! Kalyani yelled into the phone. Never once had he raised his eyebrows at the editor-in-chief like he did today.

Editor-in-Chief Arrecio? After listening to Calyani's explanation, Josephine thought about it for a while, and then asked, "How much do you need us to leave for you?" ”

Caliani had already started pulling out his suitcase and packing his things, and he was now driving to Florence. "I can't tell you right now, I don't know exactly what the news will be. But when we think about how sensational he was the last time he held a press conference at the Seung Yuliana Hospital, we will understand. Anyway, the more the merrier, I'll go now! ”

After hanging up the phone, he slammed the suitcase shut, lifted it and rushed out of the door.

Jun Zhang, wait for me!

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Even when CCTV received an electronic invitation letter in China, they reacted even more quickly - it was definitely too late to leave the country, and the reporters and film crew based in Rome, Italy, rushed to Florence to bring back the most comprehensive coverage to the country. Zhang Jun's sudden decision to hold a press conference this time reminded people of that scene four years ago, and everyone's hearts were tugging.

Zhang Jun asked Hua Fang to help him plan everything about the press conference, and Hua Fang made a big scene for him - the press conference was moved from the indoor hall to the open courtyard of the hospital, where the lawn can accommodate hundreds of people. What XINHUA, AGENCE France-Presse, Reuters, Associated Press, CNN, BBC, CCTV, Sky, ESPN, FOX Sports, Milan Sport, Turin Sport, China Sports Weekly, Football Newspaper, French Football, Team Newspaper, British World Football Magazine, German Der Spiegel, Kicker, Bild, Spanish Marca, As, World Sports...... Anyone who can please is invited.

It's really a bit like "Big Names" back then, "I only say you can't, and you don't say you can't see it!" ”

And when the logos of the world's top media came together, the people attending the press conference began to think that something was wrong. What is it that requires so many of the most influential media to be present at the same time?

Countless people sat in their seats at the press conference downstairs and exchanged their heads, and Zhang Jun, who was standing upstairs watching these people, said to Hua Fang with a wry smile: "Sister Hua, you are not asking for you."

Opinions on the decision to retire dissatisfied? Why are there so many people? ”

Hua Fang said lightly: "Since it is the world's most popular player, he announced his retirement. Naturally, you need the best media in the world to cover it, and that's where you stand and who you are. And those media who have been invited will surely be honored that they are there at this moment. ”

"I'm pretty sure I didn't face so many media ...... at the same time when I won the World Cup," Zhang Jun muttered to himself.

Sophie helped Zhang Jun pull the corners of his clothes behind him, making sure that there was no trace of wrinkles before clapping his hands with satisfaction.

"Even if you announce your retirement, don't cry and mourn, don't let people find the slightest fault in your dress and expression, and don't let those gringos underestimate you." She said half-jokingly.

There were three slight knocks outside the door, which was a reminder of Zhang Jun's time. He hugged Sophie and walked out.

Looking at Feng Qing, who was wearing a black suit, Zhang Jun joked: "What? It's not a funeral, why are you so serious? ”

Feng Qing didn't go to see Zhang Jun. He looked straight ahead: "I heard the saying a long time ago that a professional player is a man who dies twice. ”

Zhang Jun understood the words in Feng Qing's words. He lowered his head slightly and fell silent. In this way, the two walked to the press conference in silence, and Feng Qing stood below and watched Zhang Jun walk up.

The reporters who were still a little noisy saw Zhang Jun appear, and they all stopped making noise, they quietly watched Zhang Jun is stage, and then sat in front of the microphone "group" full of various station logos.

He swept his gaze over every reporter. And the reporters also turned their eyes to him, and Zhang Jun took a deep breath.

"It's a nice day." This was his opening remark, and many people were so frightened that they almost fell off their chairs.

"How?" Zhang Jun was amused by everyone's reactions, "Did I say something wrong?" The weather is really good today, the sky is blue, the wind is beautiful. Not at all like a cold winter. God is very face-saving to all of us, and he knows that you are going to attend this press conference in the open air, so he deliberately created a good weather. ”

No one knows what Zhang Jun is thinking, could it be that he gathered us here just to chat with us?

In fact, Zhang Jun is using this kind of nonsense to buy time for himself and adjust his mood. He was a little uncomfortable by Feng Qing's words just now, and his heart seemed to be pressed against a stone. If you start announcing your decision to retire like this, you will definitely cry out of it, and then you will be laughed at by Sophie......

Then he was silent for a moment. Wait for everyone to calm down.

"I know that all of you here must have a lot of questions on your mind, and maybe some of you have your own answers. First of all, I can guarantee that I am definitely not calling you here to discuss with you what the weather is like today, I have something more important to announce than the weather. ”

He paused again, and there were always many such pauses in press conferences, because he couldn't finish what he had to say in one breath. Otherwise, maybe he will turn into a crying voice later.

"As we all know, I'm injured again. It's the first time I've had an injury in my career, and I can't remember exactly. But I want you to assure you that this is definitely the last time I'll get injured in my career. ”

Hua Fang and Sophie were watching live TV in the upstairs hospital room. "He talks too much nonsense." Hua Fang said with a frown.

Sophie smiled and said nothing.

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February 14, 2015 at 13:15 p.m. Beijing time in Rome, Italy, and 19:15 p.m. Beijing time on February 14, 2015 in China.

This time is when many Chinese watch news broadcasts while eating dinner, which is called the "prime time" of TV broadcasting. At this moment, the news network suddenly broadcast a "newly received news": Zhang Jun announced in Florence that he would retire from professional football and retire completely!

Those who watched the news in front of the TV were stunned, and some of them forgot to put down the chopsticks that were stuffing food into their mouths.

“…… The things I feel most sorry for all these years are my mother, wife, and children, and I have spent so little time with them. I have failed to fulfill my responsibilities as a son, husband and father. Now I have a lot of time to take care of them, be around them, and travel with them. Or just stay at home and watch TV and play games. Zhang Jun's calm voice was clearly transmitted to thousands of households in China through the television, "This is very good, I can't find a reason to oppose myself doing this." ”

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"Kaka! Fast! Turn on the TV! Less nonsense! Don't ask why, just open it and you'll know...... Don't ask which station, all the fucking sports channels are broadcasting now! Yang Pan yelled at Kaka on the phone, he didn't mind waking Kaka from his nap, and believed that Kaka wouldn't mind waking him up after seeing the TV. Putting down the phone, he stared at the TV in front of him. The press conference on Zhang Jun's announcement of his retirement was being broadcast live. And the remote control in his hand was almost pinched by him......

"I've played in the professional league for 12 years, and I've won everything I can in that time, and I'm very happy for everyone else. But I'm tired and I want to rest, thoroughly ...... Rest. My body has told me more than once that I shouldn't stick to it, but every time there is always a reason for me to stay, and there is no reason for me to stay now. Because my heart says to me, 'You should rest.' Zhang Jun pointed to his heart.

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“…… I am grateful for the people who have helped me, cared for me, supported me, and even my opponents in my 12-year career, and I am grateful to them for giving me a sense of existence. ”

The glass of water was lying on the ground unattended. The water inside had already wet the best Persian carpets. Li Yongle stared blankly at the huge back projection in his living room, such a wide screen made him feel like he was in the scene when he was in the movie. Now he seemed to be in the courtyard of the Florence Univana del Zoona Hospital, standing among the reporters in a daze, watching Zhang Jun announce that he was ending his career.

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"Thank you to the Fiorentina club, to the Fiorentina teammates who were with me and still are with me, or who have left to play alongside, without whom I would not have had those glorious years."

Xiang Tao hugged Youyou, and the two stared at the TV screen silently, they didn't know what to say at this moment. As if afraid of spoiling the atmosphere.

I don't know why, looking at Zhang Jun who was sitting there saying goodbye word by word, Xiang Tao's first thought was not the happy years or glorious moments with him, but the fireworks he saw at the fireworks show at the Xianghe training base after he qualified for the Athens Olympics on behalf of the National Olympic Games.

So gorgeous. But it's so short-lived......

Before the age of thirty-three, he will announce his retirement, and it is normal for people to play until forty or twenty years of career, but he has only been 12 years.

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Li Yan choked up and muttered to himself: "Where is this farewell?" Zhang Jun, you are obviously giving an award acceptance speech, you talk a lot of nonsense...... What a ......"

He covered his face with his hands, and did not look at Zhang Jun's calm face on the stage. At this moment, it is not himself who is retired, but he is even more excited than the real party. The calmer Zhang Jun was, the more excited he became, and he couldn't tell why this was happening.

Zhang Jun paused again to calm down, he glanced at the reporter again, and then suddenly turned his head to look back, his eyes crossed the billboard behind him, and stopped in front of a figure in front of the upstairs window.

How many springs and autumns have we walked together?

I don't remember.

Forget it, it doesn't matter. Anyway, there are more days to spend together.

Not.

What are we going to do when I'm done this season?

You tell me?

Throw Jiarui to my mother, let's go travel the world!

Zhang Jun turned around, then looked at the somewhat inexplicable reporter below and smiled: "I will leave at the end of this season, the last round of the league at home and Inter Milan is my farewell game, and I will not organize any kind of farewell match other than that." If you still like to watch me play, please be sure to go live. ”

There was a commotion at the scene, but it quickly subsided.

"Guys, we'll see you later." He stood up slowly, walked off the stage slowly, and then walked into the hospital building accompanied by Feng Qing.

A breeze blew, curling up his gray hair and the corners of his clothes, and blurring people's eyes.

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I am this dazzling moment!

It's a flame that crosses the sky!

I'm desperate to see me for you,

I will be extinguished and will never come back.

I'm here!

Yes, there is!

The shock is generally short-lived,

Gorgeous as summer flowers......

(Pu Shu, "Born Like a Summer Flower")

Two hearts that truly love each other but are thousands of miles apart: on the love between Ruyue and Dark