Chapter 146 Drawing Ceremony

"You mean, Fernando is gone?"

Returning to the clinic, Chen Yu unexpectedly learned that Redondo had left the clinic yesterday and returned to Italy.

Lexie nodded.

"This guy." Chen Yu couldn't laugh or cry for a while.

I had made a special trip to see him off, so it was better for him to leave quietly.

What is this, are you afraid of separation?

Lexie opened the drawer and handed over a letter: "He left you a letter."

Chen Yu sat down, took the letter and opened it.

In what age are we still writing letters?

Unfold the thin piece of paper, and you will see Redondo's elegant letters.

He had good family conditions when he was a child, and he was good at handwriting.

"Chen, please forgive me for leaving without saying goodbye."

"Thank you for your care during this period. Without your careful care, I would not be able to recover and continue my career. I know you did it on purpose at the time, but I want to say that you did the right thing because I still love football. .”

"Don't worry, I will work hard to enter the World Cup."

"Finally, please take good care of Barty."

It’s over.

When opening the envelope, Chen Yu thought that Redondo might have a long speech, and that some words that could not be said in words would be said through words.

But it turns out that he is still the redondo who doesn't talk much and is maverick.

"That's fine." Chen Yu stuffed the letter paper back into the envelope.

For some words, it doesn’t matter whether you say them or not, as long as you know them in your heart.

Lexie didn't ask what was written in the letter and asked about the inspection team.

There were no reports at all from the United States, and it was as quiet as if they were not going to play in the World Cup.

"The final choice was Japan, Miyazaki City."

Compared with South Korea, Japan is significantly better prepared.

This time, they identified 84 base camp candidate locations across the country, and there were only 32 participating countries in total.

Most importantly, they invested heavily in training camp.

Investment of real money.

Unlike South Korea, which shouts loudly but is still picky.

Take Miyazaki City as an example. They have invested a total of more than 2 million yen to improve training camp facilities.

For example, natural grass has been laid for the training pitch.

Natural lawns are very expensive to maintain.

There are hot springs in the area, and they also built a hot spring resort.

The gym, canteen, accommodation, etc. are also in very good condition.

There is also medical security that Chen Yu attaches great importance to. They have opened a green channel to Miyazaki University Affiliated Hospital to provide 24-hour medical services.

In addition, Japan has increased flights to South Korea, and it will be very convenient to go to South Korea to compete.

After considering several aspects, I finally chose Miyazaki City.

It’s really a mess in Korea.

"By the way, how is the team?" Chen Yu asked.

It's been another week since we left, and we don't know what the Suns' record is.

"I mean, are there any injuries?" Chen Yu asked.

The season has just begun, and Chen Yu doesn't really care about the team's record.

It is enough as long as the players are not injured.

Lexi shook her head: "Now we have 9 wins and 3 losses, and we are still ranked fifth in the Western Conference."

Chen Yu was stunned for a while, with 9 wins and 3 losses, both ranked fifth. This year's Western Conference is a pure hell.

"Get ready, we will set off in a few days."

The lottery ceremony will be held on December 12, but you need to arrive in South Korea two days in advance.

After a few days, Chen Yu came to South Korea again.

The plane arrived in Busan, and while the group was waiting for the shuttle bus, Chen Yu suddenly heard someone calling his name from behind.

I turned around and saw that it was Beckenbauer.

Also accompanying him was German national team coach Rudy Voller.

Chen Yu knew that Beckenbauer was a special guest from FIFA who came to build momentum for the draw ceremony.

Beckenbauer greeted Conti Guglia and others one by one, and finally pulled Chen Yu to the side and asked about Deisler and Sauer.

Woller also followed, looking at Chen Yu nervously.

These two are important members of the national team. If they are absent, it will directly affect the strength of the national team.

"Don't worry, I have completed the operation on them last week. The operation was successful and I guarantee that they can return before the World Cup."

The two were visibly relieved.

"Chen, thank you."

Beckenbauer hugged Chen Yu, and then suddenly said: "Chen, I read the news. Zheng Mengzhun bribed you?"

Although Zheng Mengzhun controlled the news immediately, not only Korean reporters were present at the time, so the matter still spread.

Although Zheng Mengzhun gave a righteous denial afterwards and said that he would conduct an investigation.

But if you investigate yourself, you can imagine what the results will be.

"Franz, what do you want to say?" Chen Yu heard some overtones.

Beckenbauer said: "Let's put it this way, I don't like Zheng Mongzhun. He is too courageous and has done many things that may hurt FIFA."

How did South Korea get the right to host the World Cup?

And Blatter became FIFA president not because of Zheng Mongzhun.

Chen Yu still didn't quite understand what Beckenbauer wanted to say.

But he came here specifically to talk to me, and even talked about bribery. It was obviously not as simple as a casual chat.

"Franz, what do you want to say?" Chen Yu asked.

Beckenbauer said: "Chen, you are the doctor of the national team, you should be considered an official of the US Football Association."

Chen Yu nodded.

This is true. As a genuine team doctor, he is indeed an official of the United States Soccer Federation.

Beckenbauer continued: "In other words, you can also be regarded as one of the officials of an agency affiliated with the US government. If someone bribes you, should it be considered illegal? I think the FBI should have the right to investigate."

"Ugh?"

At this point, Chen Yu finally understood.

This old man wanted the FBI to intervene and investigate Zheng Mengzhun's bribery of him, or in other words, to investigate Zheng Mengzhun through this matter.

Go to the business car of his hotel.   Chen Yu and Conti Guglia talked about the conversation with Beckenbauer.

"I probably know the reason." Conti Guglia snorted: "Germany successfully bid for the 06 World Cup. Beckenbauer is the person in charge of organizing the World Cup, and he has always wanted to join FIFA, so he wanted to borrow Other forces are used to deal with Blatter and Zheng Mengzhun."

Compared to the reason, Chen Yu was actually more curious about one thing and asked: "Robert, does the FBI have the power to take care of this matter?"

Bribery happened in South Korea.

"There should be." Contiguglia thought for a moment and said.

South Korea, the United States doesn’t just take care of it.

"Then should we take care of it?" Chen Yu asked, and the matter was over.

The most important thing is that it has nothing to do with the US team. It is for no reason, so why should I help Beckenbauer?

Conti Guglia thought for a while and said: "Forget it, this is FIFA's own business and has nothing to do with us."

Chen Yu nodded, thinking so too.

It’s not like the U.S. team is being blamed, so why bother?

The lottery ceremony was held at the newly built BEXCO Convention and Exhibition Center at 12:1 pm on December st. It was interspersed with various performances and the lottery did not officially begin until pm.

It's not Chen Yu's turn to draw lots, so they can just accompany them throughout the whole process and wait for the results.

Chen Yu was even more relaxed. This time he came here mainly to take advantage of the opportunity to travel at public expense, even if he didn't go to the scene.

But it’s already here, and it’s not good if you don’t go.

That night, after dinner, the group took a car and rushed to the scene early.

Several blocks around the BEXCO Convention and Exhibition Center were cordoned off and police patrolled.

"Last time I went to Miyazaki, the mayor of Miyazaki didn't seem to want us to choose Miyazaki as our base camp." Andy complained.

Such strict security measures are most likely because of them.

Also, the last time I went to Miyazaki for an inspection, Miyazaki didn’t seem to welcome the American team, for fear of being implicated or attacked.

Although the US team is a fourth-tier team and is very weak, no one will underestimate the US team because of this.

A group of people were arranged in the front row.

FIFA officials also came over to talk one after another.

Zheng Mengzhun also came. When he saw Chen Yu, there was no embarrassment or discomfort on his face. He didn't even mention the bribery last time.

It's like it never happened.

Finally, he smiled and wished the American team would win the lottery.

But the more this happened, the more Chen Yu looked down on him.

Blatter spoke, handed over the gold cup, performed, and finally entered the draw.

Arena and the others immediately sat upright.

The originally lively scene suddenly became silent.

This solemn atmosphere made Lexi involuntarily become nervous, and asked Chen Yu in a low voice what constituted a good sign.

"Look, we can't tell yet." Chen Yu looked at the 13 glass jars on the lottery table.

The result will be revealed soon.

First, the seeding teams are drawn.

Brazil was drawn into Group C.

Chen Yu turned his head and looked towards Brazil not far away.

Previously, the head coach of the Brazilian team Luiz Felipe Scolari came over to talk to Chen Yu, thanking Chen Yu for curing Ronaldo, and how good Ronaldo is now.

He wasn't being polite.

Ronaldo is in really good shape now.

Since his comeback on October 10, he has played five rounds and scored in each of the five games, scoring a total of 21 goals.

Averaged 2.2 per game, and his form was so good that the whole of Italy was shocked.

Continue to draw lots.

Germany was assigned to Group E.

Italy, on the other hand, was assigned to Group G.

After the seeding teams have been drawn, it’s still hard to tell the situation. After all, the American team is the fourth team and has to be drawn at the end.

Chen Yu turned his head and looked into the distance.

That's the Chinese team over there.

When they were drawn out, several people clearly showed disappointment. They were assigned to Group C, the same group as Brazil.

Next comes the draw for the final draw.

Senegal was drawn first, they belong to Group A.

Then there is South Africa, Group B.

Came to the crucial Group C.

Arena couldn't help but started to mutter: "But don't be in Group C."

No one wants to touch the Brazilian team.

Chen Yu saw this and smiled secretly. Anyway, Chen Yu felt that no matter which group he was assigned to, it would not affect the performance of the American team.

In Chen Yu's impression, the American team is very weak.

Otherwise, can we be assigned to the fourth tier team?

Fortunately, Costa Rica was drawn and assigned to Group C.

Arena breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "Actually, Group D is not bad either."

Group D currently includes South Korea, Poland, and Portugal. Relatively speaking, the strength is weaker.

"Mexico."

Mira, from Cameroon, showed the results with a smile.

Arena sighed, feeling a little regretful.

Chen Yu looked at the remaining four groups.

Group E has Germany, Group F has Argentina, and Group G has Italy. For the US team, the best choice should be Group H.

Cameroon and Nigeria were drawn out one after another.

That leaves Group G and Group H.

"As long as it's not Group G." Contiguglia looked at the Korean Go master Cho Hun-hyun who came on stage.

With everyone watching, he announced the results with a smile.

Team USA.

Group G.

"Shet." Several people cursed at the same time.

Group G, Italy, Croatia, Ecuador.

This is not a sign.

(End of this chapter)

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