Chapter 263

A week after the warm-up match with Bochum, Porto and the Su super champion had another warm-up match. In the final match, they drew 2-2 and Gao Xiaodong scored a equaliser in front of the goal.

Two goals in a row, one winning and one equalizing, let Gao Xiaodong win the support of Porto fans quickly. The most obvious example is the sales of jerseys. Last year, because Anderson had to leave, the sales of No. 10 jerseys plummeted. Now, the sales of No. 10 jerseys have recovered to half of the original level, which is still the case when Gao Xiaodong did not play a formal game It happened.

With two strong goals, even if Gao Xiaodong and his teammates can't cooperate, even if Gao Xiaodong's speed rhythm is slower, no one dares to say three or four in Porto, but the relationship between Argentina and Gao Xiaodong is still not improved, even because Gao Xiaodong's performance is worse.

After the match with Celtic, Porto went to Italy for summer training. At this time, a surprising news came out: UEFA deprived Porto, the second runner up of Portuguese Super League, of the qualification to participate in next season's Champions League.

This is not a rumor. Not only the major European media have reported the incident, but also the official website of UEFA has announced the decision: "according to the reports received, Porto was suspected of bribing referees in two domestic league matches in 2003-04 season. After investigation and evidence collection, Porto's bribery scandal has been confirmed, so UEFA decided to ban Porto for one year in the Champions League

The news immediately shocked the whole Portuguese football world. Some people gloated, some people sympathized and regretted, and some people thought it was fair and the violators should be punished.

For Benfica, who has lost the qualification for the Champions League, it is even more like grasping the straw, because Porto's absence will make room for a free place in this season's qualification for the Champions League. He wants to know whether the free place will be extended to them who won the fourth place in the Portuguese Super League. However, UEFA soon gave an answer, which is the free place The quota will not be postponed to Benfica, the fourth place in the Portuguese Super League, but will be allocated to the UEFA team with the highest coefficient in European games who has not entered the Champions League. There is no doubt that the most qualified team at present is AC Milan, the top five Serie A club in last season.

Portugal's media are opposed to UEFA's ban. They think that although Porto bribed in the two leagues in the 2004 / 04 season, it is only a domestic event. Porto lost the league title by deducting points and was fined 150000 euros. Club owner dakosta was also fined 10000 euros for stopping participating in the club's football affairs for two years, There should be no more punishment in the Champions League.

The Italian media agreed that Porto's behavior had a bad impact and had gone beyond the scope of Portugal. If such teams were not prohibited from participating in the competition, they would be encouraged to bribe referees.

The Portuguese media think that it is also bribery. In 2006, AC Milan was punished in the same way as Porto. Why did Milan participate in the Champions League and win the Champions League? Porto should not be treated equally because Porto is not as famous as AC Milan and has more strength to win the Champions League. UEFA must be fair and just, otherwise it will be like Porto How convincing.

Porto is also ready to appeal after receiving the news, hoping that UEFA can open up and let them participate in the Champions League like AC Milan.

Porto players trained in Italy were stunned when they heard that Porto had been banned from playing in the Champions League.

Everyone knows that Porto's profit is mainly from selling players, which is the income of the Champions League. The annual income of about 10 million is very important for such a poor family as Porto. If they can't compete, Porto will have to tighten their belts.

The economic problem is not the most important problem. The most important problem is that if you can't participate in the Champions League, Porto's selling business can't be maintained. The top five European leagues investigate the players in the minor leagues through the Champions League. If you can't participate in the Champions League, Porto's young talents can't show their ability and potential, and they can't win The attention of the rich and powerful, without attention, there will be no business.

Just like Gao Xiaodong, who has performed so well in the Portuguese Super League, won the best shooter and rookie. Because there is no test of the Champions League, the giants do not dare to buy them easily. However, Anderson and Pepe, who have experienced the test of the Champions League, Real Madrid and Manchester United did not hesitate to spend 25 million and 30 million to buy them.

The reason why the South American devils flock to Porto, Benfica and Lisbon is that the Portuguese super three giants can play in the Champions League, get the attention of the five League giants here, and then enter the giants through this springboard and go to the peak of life.

Now the players of Porto are in a panic when they hear that Porto has been suspended. They are asking whether Porto can be exempted from the suspension. If not, it is still a transfer period. They hope to leave Porto and go to a team that can play in the Champions League.

At this time, Gao Xiaodong took the lead in getting a call from Porto president da Costa.

"I'm sure you've been banned from the Champions LeagueDakosta's voice is full of fatigue. This is the first time that Gao Xiaodong has been so weak since he knew dakosta. At this time, Gao Xiaodong realized that he is a 70 year old who needs others to give up his seat on the bus.

"Yes, President, appeal. UEFA can't bully people like that." Gao Xiaodong comforted.

Da Costa said: "we appealed, but it doesn't work. AC Milan and we are not a heavyweight, and this time, UEFA may just want to give AC Milan a chance to play in the Champions League."

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

Da Costa laughed and said, "this is the truth of the world. The law of the jungle. However, Xiaodong, you can rest assured that if we fail to appeal and cannot play in the Champions League, I will lower the price and let you go, which will not delay your future

Gao Xiaodong sighed: "no matter what you said is true or false, what you said makes me very moved. Originally, I was determined not to renew Porto's contract and leave for free after a year and a half. Now I decided to cooperate with you and let Porto earn some living expenses."

"You cunning son of a bitch!" Da Costa was weak at first, but suddenly he got angry and said: "boy, I will appeal to the end. Why can Milan make an exception? We are also Champions League winners twice. We can't bully people like this, and neither can UEFA."

Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: "this is the Porto president I know. I support you."

"Thank you for your support. Train well and don't be distracted by this. No matter what the situation is, it's not a bad thing to improve your strength."

"Thank you, chairman."

Hang up the phone, Gao Xiaodong lost in thought, this matter is really important, he must think about it, otherwise it may have an important impact on his life.