"This time in the European Cup, you have to give up."

Hearing Villar's words, Jack was immediately stunned. It's not like Jack hasn't thought about it. After all, in the current English football world, as well as in European football, he is not as good as Bol and Gallagher.

This is definitely not that Jack underestimates himself, but the reality is that it is. Bol and Gallagher are both long-established top referees in England, and both are representatives of English referees. It's definitely not something that a junior like Jack can replace in a year or two.

With Bol and Conor Gallagher present, it will be difficult for other referees in England to beat them in the European Championships.

For example, Conor Gallagher, although he has been suppressed in the Premier League refereeing meeting, he is still the top referee in England. Conor Gallagher became the referee of the Premier League when it was first established. It has been 10 years since he became an international referee. This is currently the second most qualified international referee in the Premier League after Paul. Dugin's referee.

In the first few years of the Premier League, he gradually replaced Paul. Dugin became the Premier League's No. 1 referee. He was very young when he became a Premier League referee. At the time even Neil. Barry has not been a Premier League referee. That is to say Gallagher Biniel. Barry became the Premier League referee earlier. Even Neil. When Barry became the Premier League referee, Conor Gallagher was already an international referee.

In other words, in the field of refereeing, Neil. Barry, despite his seniority, is no match for Gallagher. It can be seen that Gallagher's status in the Premier League refereeing community in the first ten years of the Premier League.

Although Bol later rose to prominence and became the top referee in the Premier League against Conor Gallagher. But all the time. Bol did not completely replace Gallagher. Conor Gallagher has always been the best referee in the Premier League.

If it weren't for Gallagher's big scandal in the '02 World Cup, he didn't pass the final fitness test. made him lose face and became the laughing stock of the Premier League referee. Otherwise, Bol would not have been able to completely overwhelm Gallagher.

Even Gallagher was hit hard because of the '02 World Cup. But his influence in European football is still far greater than that of young referees like Jack. That's what qualifications are.

Therefore, it can be said that the current Premier League has top referees such as Bol and Gallagher, and it is difficult for other referees to surpass them. And this time only one referee was chosen to officiate the European Cup, and Jack was also self-aware.

But Jack was a bit of a fluke before. thinks that with his relationship with Villar, maybe Villar will take care of himself. After receiving Villar's call, Jack was secretly happy in his heart.

After all, if he loses, what will Villar call him for? It should be that he was selected, so Villar called himself.

But now that he heard Villar's words, Jack knew that his dream of the European Championship was about to come to an end.

"Yes."

Jack was disappointed though. But I quickly got my mindset right. He is still too qualified, and he is completely at the bottom of the international referees in European football. He only became a Premier League referee three years ago, and it was shit luck to be able to officiate the World Cup. It is true that one should not have too much appetite.

Among the international referees in European football, Jack's qualifications are definitely the last.

"Jack, there's no way. You are too young and too young. Among the English referees, everyone agreed that Graham. Bol referees are best suited. ”

"I understand."

Bol has been famous in the English refereeing world for many years, and because of the 02 World Cup, he overwhelmed Gallagher to become the first person in the Premier League refereeing world. Of course, Bol was able to be the first. And Neil. Barry, Mike. Riley's support from these Premier League referees. But whatever the reason, Bol is currently the first referee in the Premier League.

Although Jack won the best referee in the Premier League last season, it is not as good as the reputation that Bol has accumulated over the years. Like the current Premier League heavyweight confrontation, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is always Bol.

Those people chose Pol. It should be said that it is normal.

Even if Jack is a member of the UEFA referee committee, if Jack chooses, he will choose a top Premier League referee like Bol, who has been famous for many years. Instead of choosing a young referee with very little experience like Jack.

"Don't be too disappointed. You're still young. There will be opportunities in the future. ”

Jack nodded.

Jack was indeed young, now only twenty-eight years old. In terms of the professional life of the referee. Jack also has nearly two decades of refereeing career. You can also go through eight or nine World Series.

The huge age advantage gives Jack unlimited possibilities. Even if it's the European Championship in four years' time. Jack was also only thirty-two years old. In the referee industry, he is still a young and somewhat excessive referee. So Jack really doesn't need to be in a hurry.

But Jack had some doubts in his mind. Why should Villar tell Jack in person about this kind of thing, as long as UEFA announces the list of referees selected for the European Cup, then Jack will naturally know.

There should be no reason for Villar to do so.

I don't seem to have such a deep relationship with Villar. The head of the UEFA referee committee like Villar has hundreds of international referees under his hands, and there are hundreds of them who are more senior than Jack. Among so many international referees, Jack is just a very inconspicuous little referee.

And Villar is not only the head of the UEFA referee committee, he is also the head of the FIFA referee committee. In addition, he is a member of the FIFA Executive Committee and Vice President, and a member of the UEFA Executive Committee and Vice President.

He is a real powerhouse in world football.

Of course, in addition to his positions at FIFA and UEFA, he is also the president of the Spanish Football Federation.

With so many part-time jobs, Villar is a busy person and has a lot of things to do. Just like the current UEFA, UEFA boss Johansson will soon choose to retire. When the time comes, no one can say how UEFA will change.

Now qualified to chase the UEFA boss position is football emperor Beckenbauer and French football superstar Michel Platini. Of course, there are also some league presidents who are also qualified to chase the position of UEFA president. Anyway, Johansson has already stated that he will retire after finishing this term.

There is a change in the UEFA boss, and Villar is a powerful figure in UEFA. There should be a lot of things. Where is the time to talk to a little referee like Jack about this kind of thing.

So Jack looked at Villar with some confusion.

"Jack, there is no way to do it. But I'll give you a promise. If an English club does not reach the UEFA Cup final this season. Then I'll leave you with a referee spot for the UEFA Cup final. ”

Villar slowly uttered words that made Jack ecstatic.

"Mr. Villar......"

"Prepare well."

Villar didn't explain to Jack, just said lightly what he had to say. Jack had wanted to ask Villar why. But seeing what Villar looked like, so didn't ask.

"Yes, thank you."

Jack really didn't understand why Villar would be so nice to him. The European Championship is very important, and being able to officiate the European Championship is of course a very important qualification.

But for Jack it's different.

Although there are only eight referees for the European Championship, if Jack is on the list of referees for the European Championship, he will definitely be the one with the least qualifications. Any of the eight people who can be included in the list of referees for the European Championship is the top referee in European football.

Like Collina, Merck, Frieske, they will all participate.

Among them, Friesk has already officiated at the European Championship final, that is, the final of the European Championship in France in 00. But the rest of Collina and Merck have not officiated in the European Championship final.

Unless Italy and Germany reach the final of the European Championship, the two of them are the most likely to officiate in the final. Especially Merck.

Merck's hope is the greatest.

The three of them are the top three in the world of referees. It can be regarded as the jewel in the crown.

Euro 00 was Friske, World Cup 02 was Collina, and it was Merck's turn. As long as Germany does not make it to the European Championship final this time, Merck is the most likely referee to officiate in the European Championship final.

Germany's current situation makes it impossible for them to reach the final of the European Championship. Merck's chances are therefore the greatest.

A young referee like Jack has almost no other chance after officiating the group stage of the European Championship. In the group stage of the European Cup, no matter how powerful it is, it can't compare to the League Cup final.

The gold content of the League Cup is getting lower and lower. But in any case, it was one of the three major European cups that year.

The best referees in European football are the best referees who can officiate at UEFA Cup finals. Even if he is not the top referee, he is the most valued rising star in European football, and he is the one who can succeed the top referees in European football.

It's like last year's UEFA Cup final referee, it was the 35-year-old referee from Slovakia. Michelle.

This is no ordinary referee.

I've been a referee for sixteen years. It took almost a decade to become an international referee. Of course, this is mainly because Slovakia is a small place and there are no international referees, so he will quickly rise to the position. The age at which he became an international referee. He was the same age as Jack.

But he did a great job.

Not only the Sydney Olympics in 00, but also the Korea-Japan World Cup in 02. Plus Michelle is only thirty-five years old. So after becoming a top referee such as Corina, a young referee emerged.

Many people believe that when the top referees like Corina, Merck and Frieske retire. It will come to the time of Michelle. Because Michelle will be about forty years old by then, not even forty years old. His youth, combined with his qualifications, makes him the perfect successor to Corina and other top referees.

Letting him officiate in last season's UEFA Cup final shows how much UEFA values him.

Now let Jack enforce the League Cup final, Jack is also inexplicably excited. Jack never imagined that he would be able to talk to Rubos. Referees like Michelle are on par. After all, Jack became an international referee than Rubes. Michelle was eight years late.

But if Jack officiates in this season's League Cup final, then even if he can't play with Rubes. Michelle, but also able to pull in and the gap with him at once.

…………

Villar also had a cup of coffee with Jack before parting.

Villar isn't out of the box right now. He didn't just come to see Jack. He's really busy and won't be here for no reason. Mainly because Villar knows where his roots are. He is very glamorous at FIFA and UEFA, and he is a real powerhouse.

But he became a powerful figure by relying on two.

One is his strength in Spanish football, which is his lair. The other is his strength in the world of refereeing. He has cultivated a lot of strength in the referee committee over the years.

But he was still not reassured.

After all, after three years, the UEFA boss will have to change positions. Several top referees are also reaching retirement age, and there will be some changes in the refereeing world at that time. But even if there is a change in the refereeing world, Villar still needs the top referees in the refereeing world to support him, that is, the new top referees continue to support him.

There are a lot of young referees who can take over from those top referees.

Like Rubes. Michelle is one, Jack is also one, and the Portuguese referee Proenca, who has just obtained the international referee qualification, and so on. He hopes to train a few young referees in three years, and then let them still support him after three years.

As long as Spanish football is not chaotic and the refereeing world is not chaotic, then whoever is elected UEFA boss must rely on himself.

So Villar can also be regarded as adding weight to the referee he fancies.

Jack is a top priority.

As long as he officiates the League Cup final and then officiates the 06 World Cup, Jack will not be the young referee he is now, but a well-known top referee in European football. The amount will be completely different. (To be continued......)