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At Tianhe Sports Center, Zhang Xiaohan, head of the Guangdong news department, accepted an interview invitation from Xinhua News Agency.
"I believe this is the first official match the men's national team has played at Tianhe Sports Center since 2016. We also very much hope that Guangzhou can become a lucky city for our men's national team."
Zhang Xiaohan wore a smile throughout her remarks.
With the match approaching, this Guangdong native was in high spirits.
This was likely Guangdong's first super-large sporting event since the pandemic, not to mention that it involved men's football, currently the hottest sport both at home and abroad.
"Did you have any particular considerations when applying to become a match venue? Or was the application process smooth?"
"Smooth. Very smooth."
Zhang Xiaohan nodded with a smile. "Tianhe Sports Center is massive and fully capable of meeting the demands of the tournament. That is our advantage."
"Besides, we all know Tang Ye is from Guangdong."
"Though he isn't from Guangzhou, Foshan and Guangzhou are two closely connected cities. So, strictly speaking, Tang Ye can be considered half a Guangzhou native."
Zhang Xiaohan nodded at the reporter. "I believe playing in his hometown will help Tang Ye perform even better."
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"Some fans have said that playing in Guangzhou could put mental pressure on Tang Ye. What do you think?"
"Mm... I don't think so."
"I haven't known Tang Ye for just a day or two. I've been