Starting from a Fake University
Chapter 1740 - 913: A Hero Severs His Wrist!_2

Chapter 1740: Chapter 913: A Hero Severs His Wrist!_2

The national team couldn’t even beat the Thai Team, let alone the Korean Team.

Initially, Wang Ling thought the next match would be against the national team of a small Asian country, but...what a miscalculation.

"Just imagine, if we suffer a major defeat against the Korean Team next time, what will the fans do?"

Director Wan Hao said seriously, "Moreover, fans are already initiating a boycott of national team matches. The General Administration of Sports has estimated that for the next match against the Korean Team, the number of domestic fans watching live may decrease by at least forty-five percent."

"That much?!"

The people in the football association were immediately unsettled upon hearing this.

A sudden drop of nearly half the audience in a match would be a massive blow to the ticket sales income of the association.

In fact, the domestic Xia Super League thrives because of its large audiences, drawing many investors who see its economic benefits, with tens of thousands of spectators at each game.

"Let me express my stance."

Director Wan Hao suddenly stated his position, "I support the national team taking drastic measures, adopting a new approach for its rebirth through fire!"

"Yes, drastic measures are needed, I support it!"

Another official from the General Administration of Sports echoed Director Wan Hao’s stance.

Li Huimin frowned deeply, looked at Director Wan Hao, and asked, "What if there’s no rebirth from the ashes?"

"Exactly!"

Fu Changyun immediately mirrored Li Huimin and said, "Then we would have to bear much responsibility."

"I choose to believe in Feiyue Football Club; plus, even if there aren’t significant results in this World Cup Pre-Match, after it concludes, we can take a more detailed approach in reforming the national team’s future direction."

"Well...very well, it’s time to make some changes."

After much contemplation, Li Huimin finally decided to align with Director Wan Hao’s stance, supporting drastic measures, despite being uncertain of the effect. But at this point, it’s a necessary step.

"So, what’s your opinion?"

Director Wan Hao looked at Rao Wanzhi, Fu Changyun, and Wang Ling, asking.

"Very well."

Rao Wanzhi seemed to realize the main leaders of the General Administration of Sports and the football association had already expressed their determination and attitude to support drastic measures, making his opposition pointless since he could attribute it to Director Wan Hao and Li Huimin when dealing with other football clubs and investors.

Thus, Rao Wanzhi nodded and said, "I also support taking drastic measures, replacing some national team players, and letting Feiyue Football Club take over."

"This!"

Fu Changyun was immediately displeased upon hearing this. Vice Director Rao, you betrayed our stance!

Without the support of Vice Director Rao from the General Administration of Sports, relying solely on the football association and Secretary-General Wang Ling’s opposition seems a bit futile.

Fu Changyun and Wang Ling exchanged glances.

The outcome was apparent.

Wang Ling spoke first, "Alright, since Director Wan and Chairman Li have decided, we naturally support it. Let’s see what outcome it brings."

Obviously, Wang Ling was a bit displeased, but he couldn’t go against the prevailing trend.

Fu Changyun did not speak, only nodded.

"Okay then."

Seeing this, Director Wan Hao saw the general direction and tone of this issue could be settled.

The disagreement was significant, but within just a couple of hours, everyone agreed on drastic measures.

"Old Li, let our General Administration of Sports and the football association immediately issue a statement. The details don’t need to be exhaustive, just convey that we’ll be reorganizing the national team soon."

Director Wan Hao turned to Li Huimin and said.

"Alright."

Li Huimin nodded.

"Since everyone has reached a consensus, let our General Administration of Sports take the lead, in coordination with the football association. When you return, prepare the plans well. The meeting is adjourned."

Director Wan Hao is known for his decisive actions. Once a decision is made, implementation follows immediately.

After Director Wan Hao stood up and left, Fu Changyun reluctantly approached Li Huimin, "Old Li, why did you agree? Don’t you know how much trouble this brings to us at the football association?"

"I know."

Li Huimin nodded, "But what else can we do? Old Fu, you’ve seen the immense external pressure. You wouldn’t want to be regarded as the eternal villain of the national team, right?"

"I!"

For a moment, Fu Changyun didn’t know what to say.

Indeed, he didn’t want to be the villain of the national team, but Fu Changyun typically considers his interests and the football association’s. Clearly, not supporting drastic measures would be best for both the football association and Fu Changyun.

"Let’s implement it, Secretary-General Wang, coordinate with other clubs."

Li Huimin did not wish to say more.

The situation had reached a point where the national team had to change. Li Huimin knew it was challenging to prevent it, as the General Administration of Sports and the internal structure of the football association was becoming increasingly youthful. How long could his generation hold on?

Perhaps some prior methods in domestic football were erroneous, leading to the national team’s current state where they could be bullied by anyone in Asia.

Li Huimin was also frustrated!

When even the Thai Team could bully the national team, it was intolerable. It was time for the national team to rise up. Though the path wouldn’t be easy, change was necessary.

After much consideration, Li Huimin decided to support Director Wan Hao’s resolution for drastic action.

"Sigh, let these young ones give it a try."

Fu Changyun sighed.

Director Wan Hao, after leaving the meeting, asked his assistant to call Ding Yue, the owner of Feiyue Football Club.

However, the call didn’t go through.

As Ding Yue, Huang Youjie, Xu Bin, and the group had already left Yancheng and were on a flight back to Mist City, they missed the call.

Responding to the strong reactions from domestic fans, on the same day, the General Administration of Sports and the football association jointly issued a statement. They admitted that the recent match of the national team against the Thai Team was disastrous.

Facing such a disaster, after much deliberation, the General Administration of Sports and the football association decided to change the current state of the national team soon, implying a reorganization was imminent.

This news immediately excited domestic fans.

Moreover, for domestic football enthusiasts, this was breaking news, but for clubs like Hengtai, Haigang, An Country, and Lu City, it was bad news.

If the national team indeed reorganized as proposed by fans and Feiyue Football Club, it would indicate fewer opportunities for their players to join the national team in the future.

For the players in these clubs, not putting effort into matches after joining the national team was their prerogative, but they needed to be part of it, and clubs required quotas.

But if the national team’s reorganization adopted club recruitment, there would be fewer spots, making it hard for them to join.

"Brothers, the General Administration of Sports and the football association finally made a sensible move."

"Our efforts weren’t in vain!"

"Those national team players occupying positions without contributing are finally on their way out."

"I wonder what expression Wang Dachao has after seeing this news?"

"Isn’t Wang Dachao still in the hospital?"

"Hope it gets implemented swiftly. If Feiyue Football Club plays in the World Cup Pre-Match, there might be hope yet."

"Even so, we shouldn’t harbor too much hope for the national team."