After Zhang Kuang and his teammates thanked the fans, they still followed the same process, receiving awards and accepting interviews.
He was used to it and even more numb.
But there is no way, professional football matches all over the world have pretty much the same process.
Many players want to receive this award and have no chance to receive this interview.
Reporter: "Zhang Kuang, what do you want to say about winning? Hong Kong Team won first place and entered the top ten. Will you still participate in the last game against Iraq?"
Zhang Kuang: "I am very happy to win. I would like to thank my teammates, coaches, Football Association and the fans. Winning is the result of everyone's joint efforts. I was just lucky enough to help everyone score the ball into the opponent's goal."
As for the last group stage, it's too early to talk about it now. After all, it will be three months later. I don't know why this last game has to be arranged with such a long time span, but who knows what will happen in three months? Let's talk about it then. Unless there is a big accident, I will still participate."
Reporter: "The national team lost again, losing 0:1 to Iraq in the away game. What do you want to say about this?"
Zhang Kuang: "Don't comment anymore? This matter has nothing to do with me. The old comment feels like chasing the national team and humiliating them. This is not good. It makes me feel like a despicable person."
To be honest, there is nothing to comment on. In football matches, there are winners and losers. It is normal. There is no need to care so much.
If we lose in football, we can win in national development. Iraq No matter how good things are, their country and people are in dire straits. Isn't it a hundred times more painful than our loss?
Ask the people of Iraq, let them live the lives of China people who win but Iraq is in dire straits or lose but see how they choose.
Football is just a part of social production and life. It's good to win, but it doesn't matter if you lose. As long as the country and society continue to develop.
If winning or losing in football is closely related to the living standards of the people across the country and the development of the country, then we must win. If we don't win, we will be in big trouble."
Reporter: "..."
The reporter was really confused by this answer. He looked at football with such an open-minded attitude? His answer didn't look like a professional engaged in football at all.
Reporter: "But wouldn't it be better if we could win? Wouldn't it be better if the country and society developed and football also won?"
Zhang Kuang: "Yes, that is indeed better. But do you think this is possible in the current national team? The national team lacks top forwards, can this be improved by just hoping?
Even if all the decisions made now are correct, it will take three to five years at the fastest and more than ten or twenty years at the slowest. Therefore, the national team will be like this in the next ten years or even longer. Are we chasing and talking about them every day? Is it interesting?
Therefore, it is much better for us to focus more energy on the development and construction of the country than to worry about China national football team's problems every day."
Reporter: "..."
Yes, the reporter didn't know how to answer the call for a moment.
The reporter asked one or two more innocuous questions and ended the interview.
Maybe Zhang Kuang, who had just traveled through time, was still very resentful and full of hatred towards the national team and mainland football.
Later, after he established his position in Europe, and after the country criticized Football Association and domestic football, which were unfriendly to him, two-thirds of his hatred and resentment disappeared, and he felt that there was no need to have any more resentment and resentment.
After reaching this top 20 competition, especially after two matches with the national team, he felt a little bit "small-minded" and "not generous". How can he really compete with a national team like this? He is so free that he has nothing to do, right?
If the national team sucks, then it sucks. The sky is not falling, and no one is saying that poor performance of the national team will affect the development of China and reduce the people's increasing standard of happy life.
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Post-match press conference.
Troussier sat on the stage with Fan Chun-yip.
His smile was brighter than that of Workers' Stadium: "This is a perfect game, our system completely released the energy of Cris Kang and Zhang Kuang.
We controlled the rhythm on both ends of the offense and defense, and we are very happy to qualify at the top of the group. We will do our best to deal with the last group game next year, and we will use a better state to deal with the next top ten games."
Reporter: "Mr. Troussier, what do you think of what Jordan coach Hamad said before the game, 'There is no difference between first and second'?"
Troussier smiled, "Then he should know the difference now."
Reporter: "Mr. Troussier, the last game has now become useless for Hong Kong Team. Will you still recall Zhang Kuang to participate in the game?"
Troussier: "We will try our best to ensure that the main lineup participates in every game. Of course, it depends on the objective situation. If Manchester United is at a critical moment, I will communicate with the club and the player himself."
Reporter: "Hong Kong Fan Chun-yip Captain, please..."
Next, the reporters asked Fan Chun-yip a few questions, and then Hong Kong Team's press release meeting ended.
When Jordan Team's coach Adnan Hamad started to answer the questions, he realized that his face didn't look good. He didn't hesitate and started talking about the game.
"We lost. The only two losses we had in this group were to Hong Kong Team, and they were by big margins.
In this regard, I don't think there is anything wrong with my team, nor do I think there is a problem with Jordan Team's tactics. It's entirely because Hong Kong Team has Zhang Kuang. His role is too obvious and we can't do anything about it.
I just heard some bad news. Iraq defeated China National Team 1:0 at home. We have the same points as Iraq, but Iraq's goal difference is higher than ours, which is not very beneficial to us.
We hope that Hong Kong Team will send its main force to fight in the last game and not give up."
Reporter: "Mr. Hamad, you said before the game that there is no difference between first and second place, but now you say that you hope Hong Kong Team will not let go. Isn't this contradictory?"
Hamad's expression stiffened for a moment, and then he said, "In the football world, everything changes."
The reporters in the audience laughed.
Reporter: "..."
After the game, reporters interviewed the players in the bus loading area, but most of them were unwilling to answer questions.
Cris Kang was also surrounded by reporters. The reporters asked him what happened to his goal?
He replied, "Troussier allowed me to move freely, and Zhang Kuang opened up all the space. He passed the ball so comfortably for that goal, I just had to put my foot out. Hong Kong Team is becoming more and more like a real strong team."
Reporter: "I heard that you were originally going to transfer to Bundesliga in the summer window. Why didn't it take shape? Will you go in the winter window?"
Cris·Kang: "Well, it's not clear yet. I'm only paying attention to the games of my current team..."
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That night, Zhang Kuang invited everyone to have a big dinner at Fook Lam Moon, which could be regarded as a celebration for the team qualifying first in the group. Not only the players were present, but the coaching staff and He Qigang were also present.
Everyone finished the meal happily, and Zhang Kuang flew back to Manchester the next day. However, the enthusiasm for Hong Kong Team's first place in the group did not drop immediately.
"South China Morning Post" title. "Zhang Kuang hat trick, Hong Kong 4:0 swept Jordan, first in the group!"
The article read, "This is the greatest day in the history of Hong Kong Hong Kong Football Team. The Troussier team secured the top spot in the group with a perfect victory.
Zhang Kuang's hat trick and Cris Kang's goal jointly composed this victory. Hong Kong Team won all 5 games, scored 23 goals and conceded 1 goal to advance to the top ten. This is the first time in history."
"Ming Pao" title. "The world's number one shooter shows off his power, Hong Kong Team makes history and reaches the top ten for the first time!"
The article read, "Zhang Kuang's hat trick caused Jordan Team to completely collapse. His three goals came from headers, long shots and rebound shots, showing the comprehensiveness of the world's number one shooter.
Troussier's tactical design, Cris Kang's organization, and Fan Chun-yip's stable performance jointly achieved this historic victory."
"Apple Daily" title. "A new era of fragrant Hong Kong Football Team football: from Workers' Stadium to Hong Kong Stadium, Zhang Kuang rewrites history with a hat trick!"
The article wrote, "From defeating China National Team 3:0 in Beijing Workers' Stadium on November 11th to sweeping Jordan 4:0 in Hong Kong Stadium on November 15th, Zhang Kuang scored 6 goals in six days, leading Hong Kong Team to create history. The Hong Kong Football Team ball has never been so close to World Cup like it is today."
"Titan Sports" title. "Zhang Kuang's dominant performance, Hong Kong 4:0 Jordan, China national football team can only watch"
The article wrote, "Last night, when China National Team lost to Iraq 0:1 in the away game, probably no one was surprised that Hong Kong Team would sweep Jordan at home with a score of 4:0.
Zhang Kuang's hat trick once again proves that China players can shine on the world stage, but he is wearing the Hong Kong Team jersey."
"Manchester Evening News" also reported this game on their sports page, "Zhang Kuang completed a hat trick in the game representing China Hong Kong Team, helping the team defeat Jordan Team 4:0 and advance to World Cup Asia District Top Ten Tournament. The Manchester United forward will return to Old Trafford this Saturday to prepare for the Premier League game against Swansea."
The report of "Daily Mail" was ridiculing. "China Hong Kong Team advanced to the top ten, and Zhang Kuang's hat trick shined in the audience.
And China National Team... they lost to Iraq 0:1 last night and were eliminated from the group. If there were Zhang Kuang, would China National Team still have this fate?"
Online, fans are also very excited:
"Hong Kong Team! Top Ten Tournament! Here we come! Long live Zhang Kuang!"
"First place in the group! Zero seal Jordan! Perfect!"
"Zhang Kuang killed the game by himself today! Three goals and one assist! He is number one in the world!"
"Troussier is right, coach Jordan now knows the difference between first and second place!"
"Some people used to say that Hong Kong Team was not good, but now they look at it, Hong Kong Team has made it to the top ten! And China national football team can't even make it to the top ten!"
"A historic moment for Hong Kong Football Team football! Thank you Troussier, thank you Zhang Kuang, thank you every player!"
"..."
"Zhang Kuang is really too strong, but it's a pity... Oh, forget it, I won't talk about it anymore."
"We sat in front of the TV, watching Hong Kong Team advance to the top ten, and watching China national football team not even make it to the top ten. It felt really bad."
"It would be great if China national football team had Zhang Kuang. Unfortunately, he just doesn't play China national football team."
"Don't be sour. I am from Hong Kong. What's wrong with representing Hong Kong Team? And look at how happy my Hong Kong Team fans are. Look at our China national football team fans, they are scolding us every day."
"To be honest, I watched the match between China national football team and Iraq last night. They lost 0:1 and I was really upset. Then I watched Hong Kong Team 4:0 sweep Jordan. I was completely stunned. This gap is really not that big."
"Stop talking, talking too much will make me cry. But at least Zhang Kuang is from China. Seeing him killing everyone on the world stage should be a little comforting."
"You guys, I really don't know what to say about you. What's wrong with Hong Kong? It's not China's team? There are still people who say every day that Hong Kong people have a barrier to the mainlanders, but don't you always find it difficult to get along with them from the bottom of your heart? It seems that if Hong Kong wins, you will lose face. Doesn't that mean China won?"
"Anyway, I recognize Zhang Kuang. He helped me make money, haha, I made money, I made money, we ordinary people are so happy..."
Jordan "Al Ghad" title. "Jordan Team is in a serious qualifying situation, Hamad is facing a crisis of dismissal from get out of class"
The article wrote, "Jordan Team lost miserably to China Hong Kong Team 0:4 in Hong Kong Stadium, and the qualifying situation became extremely serious.
Jordan Team conceded 7 goals in two games against Hong Kong Team, which is unacceptable to any team. Someone has to step up and take responsibility."
Some Jordan netizens commented on social media. "Hamad said before the game, 'There is no difference between first and second', and after the game, he begged Hong Kong Team not to give in in the last game. It's really... so embarrassing."
Another Jordan netizen said, "Zhang Kuang is too strong and we deserved to lose. But Hamad's tactics are completely wrong. He should at least maintain defense instead of attacking rashly."
Since Hong Kong Team won all the games in the group and scored 7 goals in the first match against us, then Hong Kong is a strong team. When facing a strong team, shouldn't we set up a defensive counterattack?
Look at the formation Hamad put up. Do you still want to attack? No points to force? Isn't this a tactical mistake?"
"It makes some sense."
"More than a few..."
Japanese and Korean netizens:
"Is Hong Kong so strong? Winning all 5 rounds, scoring 23 goals and conceding 1 goal? West Eight, don't let South Korea encounter such a strong team in the top ten, otherwise... hehe!"
"I really like Zhang Kuang, Smida, Oppa!"
"I admit, his face captured me. Of course, I heard that he can be very powerful in one night... ah, I like it so much, so shy!"
"Bloody, brother, you are a man, stop thinking so blindly."
"..."
"Last time Zhang Kuang came to Japan, it was a pity that I didn't have time to see him. Next time if I am in a group with Japan Team and he comes to Japan to play a game, I must go to see him live."
"He should come to Japan more often. He likes women, so it is most suitable for him to come to Japan. I am willing to serve him for free until death."
"Ah, he plays football so handsomely and has such a sense of power. Why can't I see it in the Japan players? Moreover, he has an indescribable free and easy temperament, like Hero."
"This is the man cultivated by the suzerain country. He is not like the men on the Japan island country. They always feel that they are on the vaginal side and are disadvantageous."
"Hey, that's it."
"..."
In the early morning of November 16, Zhang Kuang flew back from Hong Kong to Manchester.
After landing, he first went back to the hotel to relax and practice for a day, and then went to Carrington Training Ground the next day. When he came to the base, he met Woodward, the future CEO of Manchester United.
Seeing his hurried expression, Zhang Kuang glanced at him and then went to the first team's locker room.
Ferguson The players waiting to return to the team on the sidelines of the training field saw Zhang Kuang and Ferguson smiled and nodded.
"You're back? How do you feel?" Ferguson asked.
"Very good, I can participate in training today." Zhang Kuang said.
Ferguson nodded, then threw him a training vest. "Okay, let's go and warm up. On the 19th, I scored a goal against Swansea. Our noisy neighbor is very proud these days, which makes me very unhappy."
Zhang Kuang smiled and took the vest. Without saying much, he turned around and ran to the training ground.
The formal training hasn't started yet, everyone is warming up and chatting.
Rooney is hugging Carrick's neck and chatting lustfully about a certain big-assed aunt. The way he is obsessed with her recently is different from when he was 16.
But Carrick obviously doesn't like this very much. He prefers bar girls. He likes the classy and confusing tone.
Rooney is really vulgar.
But he couldn't refute directly, so he could only laugh awkwardly.
At this time, Carrick saw Zhang Kuang, and his face immediately became excited.
"Zhang, are you back?"
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