Zhang Kuang: I will fight for Chinese football. I am now a member of the China Hong Kong Team

Premier League After five rounds, Manchester United topped the list with 15 points, winning all five games.

On the scorer list, Zhang Kuang leads the way with 11 goals, followed by Malouda and Rooney with 4 goals each.

In the assists list, Zhang Kuang ranks first with 6 assists.

United Kingdom The media gave Zhang Kuang a new nickname: "TheChineseEarthquake"--China Earthquake.

"Because every time he steps on the court, he will shatter all records." After the columnist of "The Times" finished writing, he checked it to confirm that he was not politically incorrect.

The next Manchester United schedule is to finish Liverpool on September 19th, and the next Premier League will be an away game against Bolton on September 26th.

There is a whole week's gap in between.

Of course, there is League Cup in the middle. On September 22, Manchester United played against EFL Championship team Scunthorpe United. However, in this kind of game, Ferguson didn't even bother to send the main players as substitutes, and directly let the children from the reserve team go up to level up.

Zhang Kuang called Ferguson: "Boss, I want to take a few days off and come back Hong Kong."

Ferguson was chewing gum on the other end of the phone and was silent for three seconds. "What are you going to do?"

"Do some personal business. It's very important."

"How many days?"

"Come back before the 25th in three or four days, and I'm guaranteed to catch up with the Bolton game."

Ferguson was silent for another three seconds. "Go ahead. But if you make any bad news in Hong Kong, I won't be able to spare you when you come back."

"Boss, I'm going to do business, not pick up girls."

"I'm not worried about whether you pick up girls or not," Ferguson said, "I'm worried about whether you broke someone's leg again. The player West Ham United last time is still on crutches."

"... That's when he shoveled me."

"Anyway, don't cause trouble."

"Don't worry, boss."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Kuang turned to Lama and said, "Help me book a ticket to Hong Kong."

Lama was scrolling through his phone on the sofa without raising his head. "Business class or first class?"

"Just economy class."

"You're a Premier League football star, flying economy class?" Lama finally raised his head, with a look of disbelief on his face.

"Save money," Zhang Kuang said, "I'm paying off the mortgage."

"Okay, I paid for the first class flight for you. This small amount of money can be considered as a tip for you during this period."

"Holy shit, what are you talking about, a tip for playing? Girl, do you want to be punished by me?"

Lama rolled his eyes. "Come on, always be ready."

"..."

On September 21, Zhang Kuang arrived at Hong Kong International Airport.

The car that came to pick him up was not a taxi, but a black Maybach with a local license plate of Hong Kong. The windows were covered with privacy film, so the people sitting inside could not see clearly.

As soon as Zhang Kuang got in the car, he saw the smiling face of He Qigang.

"Mr. Zhang, long time no see! Congratulations! Liverpool, that wave was so exciting!"

He Qigang switched to Cantonese as he spoke, and then switched back again. He was obviously overly excited.

"He Sheng, you're welcome."

"You're not being polite, you're sincere. Don't you know that my dad happily drank half a bottle of Moutai after watching that game?"

Zhang Kuang smiled, "Chairman He Are you feeling well?"

"It's great! He's more energetic than me! He was going to pick you up today. I told him that you are the president, so keep a low profile. I'll come first."

The car drove out of the airport and got on Tsing Ma Bridge. The sea outside the window was sparkling, and Lantau Island was covered in clouds and mist in the distance.

The car passed through Kowloon, drove into Cross-Harbour Tunnel, and got on Hong Kong Island.

Finally, we stopped in front of a mid-level villa near Repulse Bay.

Zhang Kuang got out of the car and looked up.

Three-story independent house, modern style, large floor-to-ceiling glass windows, you can see the sea.

Standing at the door was a gray-haired but energetic old man, wearing a dark blue Tang suit with a gentle smile.

"Chairman He." Zhang Kuang stepped forward and bent down to shake hands.

Chairman He looked him up and down, then smiled, "Mr. Zhang, he is even more handsome than he looks on TV."

"Chairman He, you are more energetic than I imagined."

"I'm so old," Chairman He waved his hand, "If you hadn't cheered me up these few games, where would I have the energy?"

He pointed to the villa behind him. "Go in and talk."

The villa is very big.

There is a set of mahogany furniture in the living room, and a picture of the words "God rewards those who work hard" hangs on the wall.

Zhang Kuang took a quick look and felt that the writing was ordinary. It might have been written by some famous person, but he didn't recognize it.

The servant brought tea, which was the finest Tieguanyin.

He Qigang sat next to him, took out his mobile phone and started browsing, with a look like "You guys are talking about big things, I won't interrupt."

Chairman He picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and then looked at Zhang Kuang: "Mr. Zhang, when I talked about the plan you proposed that day with several executive committee members of the Hong Kong Football Association, there were huge differences at first."

"It is conceivable that it will definitely be like this." Zhang Kuang can imagine such a process.

"Ha, you guessed it too? Some people in the association are in favor, some are against, and some are on the fence." Chairman He put down the tea cup, "Those in favor said that if we can lead Hong Kong Team to World Cup, it will be a once-in-a-century opportunity for Hong Kong Hong Kong Football Team. For those who are opposed, you probably know the reasons. The first is that they have a strong local complex, and the second is that they are very repulsive to the mainland."

Zhang Kuang said nothing.

"I'm not afraid of you knowing some ugly things," Chairman He continued, "Some people in Hong Kong don't reject foreigners, but they reject mainlanders. In their hearts, they always think that if they integrate with the mainland, they will lose themselves and become red.

Therefore, in fact, Hong Kong is not much simpler than in the mainland, it is still very complicated. However, our place is small, and sometimes absolute authority can suppress it.

Therefore, after I expressed my love for it, I finally unanimously approved your plan. The reason why I want to tell you this is to tell you that since you have decided to do this, you should not be disappointed with Hong Kong's Football Association when you encounter any resistance. I hope you can really make a splash, at least not letting me lose face by supporting you in the association."

Zhang Kuang nodded. "President, don't worry, I'm not a hypocritical person. If I don't do that, I won't jump out and become a person that everyone hates."

Chairman He looked at Zhang Kuang with a hint of smile in his eyes, "Okay, I believe you. If you don't believe me, there's nothing you can do about it. Everything has been done for this reason."

"Thank you, President, for your trust. Don't worry, I will definitely help Hong Kong Team score Asia Cup and World Cup."

"I don't know if this is right or wrong, but let's not talk about the Hong Kong Football Association and the team. Just because you have to face the pressure from the media and the mainland will be quite big.

I found a few old friends from the Mainland, and they are all the people with the most say in the sports industry. They said it very directly, your plan is not bad, it is too good. It is so good that it blocks too many people's financial opportunities." Chairman He continued.

Zhang Kuang was silent for a few seconds.

"The football circle," Chairman He continued after taking a sip of tea, "do you think it's a football circle? No, it's a eating circle.

From the Football Association to the club, from the coach to the agent, from the youth training camp to the football school, all in one, how many people will eat based on this? If you build a fair, transparent and non-profitable youth training system, what will these people eat?"

Zhang Kuang nodded. "Indeed, in fact, I have known it for a long time, but if China football doesn't do this, there will be no results for a while. Therefore, extraordinary means must be used in extraordinary times.

I also think we have a healthy youth training system, fair agency rules, a fair selection mechanism, and a good competition atmosphere.

But I can't get out. You also know how many bad things are going on here. Originally, I didn't want to get involved. However, after returning to China last time, I just got excited and proposed such a plan to my youth training coach, but he rejected it.

Later, when I came to Hong Kong, I met Brother He, and I had a bitter relationship with him. Unexpectedly, we all came up with such a curveball plan to save the country.

Therefore, I re-entered the game, and while I was at the peak of my career in football, I would save China Football if I could. If I can't save China Football under such conditions, then it is really hopeless. I don't believe that anyone will be able to save China Football in the future."

Zhang Kuang took a long breath after speaking.

Chairman He smiled and said, "You are right, if a star like you can't save China football, then it will be useless for anyone else. Although Hong Kong Team's bad things happen, they are at least 99% less than those in the mainland.

In fact, as long as you lead them to win a few games, everyone will basically listen to you and believe you. This is just like stocks, no matter how the market has been tossing the market in the past, how many retail investors and investors have been sad, bankrupt, or jumped off the building.

As long as you pull out a big positive line in the stock market, all the pessimists, escapees, and onlookers will forget everything and continue to join in with great enthusiasm. If one big positive line is not enough, and you pull three big positive lines in a row, then the entire market will cheer 'The bull is coming'.

Likewise, no matter how many doubters, rejectionists, or people whose interests you have usurped in the early stage, you will reach the main round of international competitions with Hong Kong Team, then you will be a god, and no one will be dissatisfied with you."

Zhang Kuang: "Haha, Chairman He, your example of the stock market is very good and the truth is very thorough. I have learned my lesson, don't worry, my belief is very firm."

In the next two days, several executive committee members of Zhang Kuang, Chairman He, and Hong Kong Football Association repeatedly negotiated and finally finalized the main contents of the agreement:

1. Zhang Kuang applies to join Hong Kong, registers as a Hong Kong Football Association player, and is selected into the Hong Kong representative team.

2. Zhang Kuang can provide suggestions and guidance on Hong Kong's team building, tactics, personnel, etc., but Zhang Kuang's selection will be based on strength regardless of region or race.

3. Zhang Kuang must respond to the call of the Hong Kong Football Association and only needs to be present in official matches. Training matches will be arranged according to his Europe schedule.

4. When Zhang Kuang and Hong Kong Football Association have major differences and conflicts, they should communicate and negotiate internally as soon as possible, and should not easily destroy the unity of Hong Kong Football Team in terms of public opinion.

5. The details of the agreement are confidential and will not be made public for the time being.

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On September 22, Hong Kong Football Association held a press release meeting.

The press conference was held at the Hong Kong Football Association headquarters. The place was not big, but many reporters came.

Hong Kong Local media are basically here, including "Ming Pao", "Oriental Daily News", "Sing Tao Daily", "Apple Daily" (still there at that time), Cable TV, TVB, and NowTV.

A lot of media from the mainland also came, including Xinhua News Agency, CCTV, Titan Sports, Football Weekly, Sina Sports, Tencent Sports, NetEase Sports... all of them came.

Even several foreign media came here, including the BBC, Reuters, and Agence France-Presse, because they were notified that a major event that could shock the world of football had happened.

Zhang Kuang was wearing a dark blue suit, his hair was neatly combed, and his expression was calm.

Chairman He sat next to him, wearing a gray tunic suit and smiling.

The spokesperson of the Hong Kong Football Association first hosted the media hall. "Welcome all media to attend this news release meeting. I believe everyone is curious about what important news we Football Association has to release, so I won't beat around the bush.

On behalf of the Hong Kong Football Association, I hereby officially announce to the media that China, a famous football player and United Kingdom Manchester United club forward, Mr. Zhang Kuang, is officially naturalized as Hong Kong and has joined China Hong Kong Football Team.

Next, let us invite Mr. Zhang Kuang and Chairman Hong Kong Football Association Chairman He to enter."

As soon as the spokesperson finished reading, all the media members were stunned for a moment, and then burst into an uproar. This, this is so unexpected.

Zhang Kuang was naturalized as Hong Kong and joined Hong Kong Team?

Has he completely given up on the mainland national team?

How far apart does he have to be from the mainland? Isn't this crazy?

Some mainland media were instantly angry. They felt that Zhang Kuang had betrayed them. No matter what Zhang Kuang said or did before, the meat rotted in the pot. Even if it rotted permanently in the end, it rotted in their own pot.

But now that the meat is gone and his long legs are gone, are you angry? Are you angry?

But they had nowhere to vent their anger, because Zhang Kuang was not a betrayal in the strict sense, it just changed a team to represent China National Team.

But Zhang Kuang did this to hurt China football's face, and it was suspected of stepping on China football when it was most painful.

So when Zhang Kuang and Chairman He sat on the stage together, the reporters couldn't wait to ask questions.

However, it's not their turn to ask questions yet, there are still two people who want to speak.

Host: "Now I would like to ask Mr. He, President of the Hong Kong Football Association, to introduce the situation of Mr. Zhang Kuang joining Hong Kong Team."

Chairman He pulled the microphone away a little. "Are you surprised? To be honest, I was also surprised at first. To put it clearly, Mr. Zhang Kuang returned to China in early September, and then when he returned to the United Kingdom, he came to Hong Kong to relax and transfer.

It just so happened that he was met by Qigang, the eldest son of my family, in the hotel, and they chatted happily. Later, Qigang learned from Mr. Zhang that he regretted that he could not lead China National Team to fight against World Cup.

At first, Qigang wanted to help him resolve the misunderstanding with the national team, but Mr. Zhang refused. Finally, Qigang made a suggestion to him, whether he should become a Hong Kong citizen and join Hong Kong Team to challenge World Cup.

Mr. Zhang Kuang thought about this and readily agreed. Of course, he also made several requirements. For example, after joining, he must optimize Hong Kong Team's players and optimize Hong Kong Team's techniques, tactics, and management.

After research by our association, we believe that these requirements are necessary. After all, Zhang Kuang is a world-class player, but he also needs teammates whose abilities are not too far apart. If he is paired with a group of teammates whose technical and tactical abilities are lower than those of mainland players, even if he is a world-class player, he will be unable to make a living without rice.

So, just like that, Hong Kong Men's Football Team needs world-class players like Zhang Kuang to lead Hong Kong Team and lead China Hong Kong Team to shine in world football.

Similarly, Zhang Kuang also needs a platform like Hong Kong Team to show his football talent and help China football continue to make breakthroughs.

That's why you see us sitting here today, and that's the big thing we're announcing."

After President He finished speaking, he gestured to Zhang Kuang, who nodded.

"Hello, friends from the media." Zhang Kuang's voice was very steady. "Here today, I will officially say one thing: I have officially applied to join Hong Kong and registered as a player for the Hong Kong Football Association. From today on, I will represent China Hong Kong Team in international competitions.

I used to be a mainland Chinese citizen China, but now I am a Chinese citizen China Hong Kong. Although my name has changed slightly, I am still a Chinese citizen China. This has not changed.

In the past, I could only represent China football in international competitions by joining the Football Association men's football team of China mainland. Now that I have joined the China Hong Kong Football Association men's football team, I can also represent China football in international competitions. So strictly speaking, I still represent China men's football in international competitions.

I am very excited to represent China football in international competitions. I hope that China football can stand on the stage of World Cup again, break through previous results and complete unfinished dreams. Thank you everyone!"

Moderator: "Okay, thank you Mr. Chairman He and Mr. Zhang Kuang for their speeches. Next, we will enter the media question session. If there are any media who want to ask questions, please raise your hands. Okay, reporters from Hong Kong cable station, please ask."

Reporter: "Zhang Kuang, did you give up your mainland identity and become a Hong Kong citizen because you were completely disappointed with the mainland? Even an international star like you can't get justice?"

Zhang Kuang: "I don't think this is at all like the questions asked by Hong Kong's semi-official TV station. Maybe you can improve your journalistic qualities."

When I become a Hong Kong citizen, won't I still be a China citizen? Doesn't this mean that I am disappointed with the mainland? It's like you have lived in Causeway Bay for a long time and want to change places, so you moved to Mong Kok.

Is it because Causeway Bay has disappointed you so much? Is it because Causeway Bay's management is poor? Is the development poor? Are the people poor? Of course not, you just want to change the environment, or you can't get along with a small number of people there, and you just want to work and live with a group that you can get along with."

The host next clicked on the reporter of "Titan Sports".

The reporter asked, "Zhang Kuang, you are a player born in the mainland, raised in the mainland, and trained in the mainland, but now you have to play for Hong Kong Team. Don't you think this is a betrayal of mainland football?"

Zhang Kuang looked at him and smiled.

"Betrayal?" He repeated the word, "If I join United Kingdom Team, Germany National Team, Italy National Team, or Japan Team, South Korea Team now, this is a betrayal of China football.

However, I joined China Hong Kong Team, another legal football team in a country. Where did the betrayal come from? How? Do you think Hong Kong Team does not belong to China National Team?"

Reporter: "But by doing this you are denying mainland football and the mainland system. What you are doing is doing great harm to the mainland football community.

You just had a dispute with the last Football Association. Now there is a new one. Can you explain it clearly? Why do you do this to deny everything about mainland football?"

Zhang Kuang: "In my opinion, football in the Mainland will be the same no matter who it is. Just because I can't see the possibility of change, I took advantage of my youth and the opportunity to fight for the country and quickly joined Hong Kong Team to fight for the country. As for the Mainland, what does it have to do with me?"