Chapter 261: Shocking Bad News

A week after the warm-up match against Bochum, Porto and Su Champion had another warm-up match. The game ended in a 2:2 draw, and Gao Xiaodong scored an equalizing goal in front of the goal.

Goals in two consecutive games, one win and one tie, let Gao Xiaodongxun win the support of Porto fans. One of the most obvious examples is the sales of jerseys. Last year, because Anderson had to leave, the sales of No. 10 jerseys plummeted. Now, Sales of No. 1o jerseys have returned to half of their original level, and this happened when Gao Xiaodong failed to play an official game.

With two solid goals, even if Gao Xiaodong and his teammates can't cooperate, even if Gao Xiaodong's pace is slower, no one in Porto dares to make irresponsible remarks, but the relationship between the Argentine gang and Gao Xiaodong is still not clear. improved, and even got worse because of Gao Xiaodong's outstanding performance.

After the match against the Celtics, Porto went to Italy for summer training. At this time, an amazing news came out: UEFA deprived the Portuguese champion Porto of the qualification to participate in the Champions League next season.

This is not a rumor, not only the major European media have reported this matter, but UEFA's official website has also announced this decision: "According to the reports received, Porto has played in two domestic league matches in the current O3 to O4 season. China is suspected of bribing referees. After investigation and evidence collection, Porto’s scandal of bribing referees was confirmed, so UEFA decided to impose a one-year ban on Porto from the Champions League.”

When the news came out, it immediately shocked the entire Portuguese football world. Some people gloated, some sympathized with pity, and some thought it was fair and offenders should be punished.

For Benfica, which has lost the qualification for the Champions League, they are even more grasping at straws, because the absence of Porto will free up a free spot for this season's Champions League qualifying match. It will be postponed to them who won the fourth place in the Portuguese League

However, UEFA soon gave an answer. This vacant spot will not be extended to the fourth place in the Portuguese League, Benfica, but will be allocated to the team with the highest UEFA European competition coefficient that has not entered the Champions League. Undoubtedly, the most qualified at present is the Serie A giants absp, which ranked fifth in the league last season; the Portuguese media expressed opposition to UEFA's suspension penalty. Bribery was established, but it was only a domestic event, and Porto was deprived of the championship and fined 150,000 euros. Club owner Da Costa was also suspended from participating in club football affairs for two years and fined 10,000 euros. He should not continue in the Champions League punish.

The Italian media, which is likely to make a profit, agreed, thinking that the impact of Porto's behavior is very bad, and it has gone beyond the domestic scope of Portugal. If such a team is not banned from participating, it will encourage the bribery of referees.

The Portuguese media thought it was also a bribery incident. In 2006, Milan A was punished similarly to Porto. Why did Milan participate in the UEFA Champions League and win the Champions League? It cannot be because Porto is not as famous as Milan A If the big players have won more Champions League titles, they will not be treated equally. UEFA must be fair and just, otherwise how can it be convincing.

Porto is also preparing to appeal after getting the news, hoping that UEFA will be lenient and let them participate in the Champions League like Milan.

The Porto players who were training in Italy were stunned when they heard the news that Porto was banned from participating in the Champions League.

Everyone knows that the bulk of Porto's profits come from the Champions League in addition to selling players. The annual income of about 10 million is very important for a poor club like Porto. If they cannot participate in the competition, Porto will have to tighten their belts.

The economic issue is not the most important issue. The most important issue is that if they cannot participate in the Champions League, Porto’s sales business will not be able to continue.

If they can't participate in the Champions League, Porto's young talents will not be able to show their abilities and potential, and they will not be able to get the attention of the giants. Without attention, there will definitely be no business.

Just like Gao Xiaodong, who performed so well in Portugal and won the top scorer and best rookie, because there is no test of the Champions League, the giants dare not buy it easily, and Anderson and Pepe, who have experienced the test of the Champions League, Real Madrid , Manchester United did not hesitate to spend 25 million and 30 million to buy it.

The reason why these little monsters in South America flocked to Porto, Benfica and Sporting Lisbon is because the three Portuguese giants can play in the Champions League, and they can get the attention of the five major league giants here, and then use this springboard to enter the giants and reach the pinnacle of life.

Now the players in Porto heard that Porto has been suspended, and they are panic-stricken. They have asked if it is possible for Porto to be exempted from the suspension. If not, it is still the transfer period. They hope to transfer to Porto and play in the Champions League. team to go.

At this time, Gao Xiaodong was the first to get a call from Porto chairman Da Costa.

"Xiaodong, you must have heard the news that we were banned from participating in the Champions League."

Da Costa's voice was full of exhaustion. This was the first time since Gao Xiaodong knew Da Costa that he showed such weakness. At this time, Gao Xiaodong realized that he was a 7o who needed others to give up his seat on the bus. old man.

"Understood, Chairman, please appeal, UEFA can't bully people like this." Gao Xiaodong comforted.

Da Costa said: "We appealed, but it is probably useless. A Milan and us are not a heavyweight, and this time, UEFA may just want to give A Milan a chance to participate in the Champions League."

Gao Xiaodong said angrily: "This is too shameless."

Da Costa smiled, and said: "This is the truth of the world, the strong prey on the weak. However, Xiaodong, you can rest assured that if our appeal fails and we cannot play in the Champions League, I will lower the price and let you leave, and your future will not be delayed. "

Gao Xiaodong sighed: "Whether what you said is true or not, I am very moved by what you said. I was originally planning to resolutely not renew the contract with Porto and leave for free after one and a half years. Now I decided to cooperate. You, let Porto earn some living expenses."

"You cunning brat!" Da Costa was originally weak, but at this moment he suddenly became angry and said: "Boy, I will resolutely appeal to the end. Why should Milan be an exception? We are also two Champions League winners, so we can't do that. Bullying, even UEFA."

Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: "This is the Porto chairman I know, I support you."

"Thank you for your support, train well, don't be distracted by this matter, no matter what the situation is, improving your strength is not a bad thing."

"Thank you, Chairman, for your guidance."

After hanging up the phone, Gao Xiaodong fell into deep thought. This matter is really important, and he must think about it carefully, otherwise it may have an important impact on his life. 8