All Football Talents Are Mine Chapter 338

338. Naturalization (2)

The Korea Football Association experienced many changes after former president Jeong Hyeon-gyu voluntarily resigned.

First, Jo Jun-hyung, the former president, attempted to renew the atmosphere by taking on the role of acting president until the next president election began.

Of course, it didn’t go as planned.

After Woo Ho-young announced his retirement, the naturalization controversy erupted, and public anger toward the livestock cooperatives rose exponentially.

Fortunately, as time passed, the volatile public opinion seemed to gradually subside.

If we could somehow coax Woo Ho-young to prevent his naturalization, return him to the national team, and achieve good results at the 2012 Olympics and 2014 Asian Games, we could put an end to all the controversy.

In addition, public opinion slightly improved with the election of former Chairman Cho Jun-hyung as the next chairman.

Originally, Chairman Jeong Hyeon-mong, a member of the Jeong family, was recommended for the post of president of the Korean Society of Physical Education, but eventually changed course due to strong criticism from public opinion.

Jo Jun-hyung is a person who has worked hard in many ways to improve the convenience of soccer players and youth development.

Of course, he was embroiled in various minor corruption charges during his term, but it was an undeniable fact that he led the Korea Football Association excellently.

Maybe that’s why public opinion was quite good.

In this way, he was able to take over the presidency of football again by abolishing existing bad habits and expressing his strong will to reorganize the Football Association.

It was on the morning of the 23rd that he arrived in Manchester in person.

“It’s finally arrived.”

Impatience was evident on the face of Cho Jun-hyung, president of the Korea Football Association, who arrived in Manchester in a hurry.

That’s because the trip to Manchester was planned and executed immediately after just one night.

The Korea Football Association, which had predicted the situation even before the news of the departure of the Royal Spanish Football Association was announced, acted quickly.

Thanks to this, I was able to arrive in Manchester faster than them.

In fact, I had been consistently trying to contact Woo Ho-young for several months now.

However, we haven’t been able to meet since Hoyoung kept resolutely refusing, but for some reason we were able to make an appointment this time.

‘There’s a saying that when you think it’s too late, it’s the fastest time.’

Jo Jun-hyung had the possibility in mind.

On the surface, Woo Ho-young’s mind seemed to have already changed, but that did not mean he had already become a naturalized person.

The FIFA naturalization law has just been revised.

Even if you applied as quickly as possible, the screening process would take quite a bit of time.

There was still time.

Therefore, today I had to risk everything to win Woo Ho-young back.

“hmm.”

Jo Jun-hyung’s shoulders were heavy.

I don’t know how much effort you put into making this event happen today.

“This project must be accomplished no matter what. “The fate of the livestock cooperative depends on it.”

“I will do my best.”

“Doing our best is not enough. “If something goes wrong, our lives will all be lost.”

The top priority is to clean up the poop that Jeong Hyeon-seong and Jeong Hyeon-gyu made.

First, we had to eliminate the negative image Woo Ho-young had of Korean soccer.

“Keep your head straight. “The other person is not an 18-year-old guy.”

“yes. “As we saw in previous incidents, we keep in mind that he is a very clever player.”

The attendants who came with Jo Jun-hyung thoroughly investigated Woo Ho-young.

From trivial family history to daily habits to various scandals and rumors.

This is because I knew very well that this was someone who could not be persuaded with words.

But Jo Jun-hyung’s thoughts were completely different.

“No, what is more important than that is the attitude with which we should treat Woo Ho-young.”

“What is that?”

“An unprecedented soccer player. The god of soccer supported by soccer players and fans around the world. The Woo Ho-young we need to deal with is exactly that kind of person. The moment we think we are the best, everything goes wrong. “Keep this in mind.”

“All right.”

“Okay…”

Jo Jun-hyung couldn’t believe himself saying those words.

‘I never thought something like this would happen in the world.’

The world has changed.

Blatter, who seemed like he would never fall, collapsed and the Middle East took control of FIFA, and capital soccer began in earnest.

And in the process, it became possible for Woo Ho-young to be selected for the Spanish national team.

‘This is your last chance.’

If you are careful, something unfortunate will happen where Woo Ho-young will be taken away.

That’s why I had to negotiate, even if it meant risking my life.

The meeting with Woo Ho-young took place just two hours later, at a hotel lounge with tight security.

“How are you?”

“yes. “Thank you for your hard work in coming this far.”

“Nice to meet you. “Woo Ho-young.”

“Nice to meet you.”

The attendants all bowed their heads.

They arrived early, two hours before the appointment time, and carefully reviewed the data.

Various materials to stimulate patriotism and various benefits beyond imagination.

It was no exaggeration to say that the Korea Football Association did everything it could.

Moreover, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism was also planning to provide support and provide favorable conditions for Hoyoung to live in Korea.

Therefore, they had some confidence to change Hoyoung’s mind.

But I didn’t know there would be one very big problem.

“You worked hard to get here. “Have a cup of tea and then go back.”

“…?!”

One word that makes everyone’s ears doubt their ears.

Hoyoung added one word and then closed his mouth.

“I have nothing more to say than that.”

That’s all.

He flatly rejected the conditions prepared by the Football Association without even listening to them.

The contingent, who could not help but be surprised by this, was speechless.

It was a while later that Chairman Cho Jun-hyung opened his mouth.

“But even if it’s a condition…”

“No. “I’m not interested.”

Despite the chairman’s earnest request, Hoyoung did not give up his will.

“I will become a naturalized citizen of Spain.”

My heart, which had already returned once, never wavered.

Jo Jun-hyung was sweating.

“What are you believing in now? Have you never heard in detail about the naturalization conditions proposed by Spain? “I think you’re in too much of a hurry to make a decision yet.”

“We have already heard all the conditions from the Spanish side. “Just two hours ago.”

“… What do you mean? “I understand that the Royal Spanish Football Association has an appointment scheduled for this afternoon.”

“The Royal Spanish Football Association delegation is scheduled to arrive this afternoon, but there are people who came to see me from Spain before that. “Just this morning.”

“Such nonsense…”

The attendants, including Jo Jun-hyung, could not believe those words.

Because I had never heard of such information.

Then Hoyoung scratched their itch.

“Because I came in secret.”

“Who?”

“They said it was the Spanish royal family.”

“under!”

Early morning today.

After receiving information that the Korea Football Association was headed to Manchester, King Juan Carlos of Spain secretly sent a royal aide to Manchester.

That’s why Woo Ho-young’s naturalization was treated as very important.

It was not an issue limited to sports.

Of course, Woo Ho-young’s naturalization in Spain is directly linked to winning the Euro and World Cup.

In other words, the naturalization of Woo Ho-young was an issue that was helpful to the Spanish national interest.

Moreover, it did not end there.

“Coach Del Bosque also came with us.”

Del Bosque, coach of the Spanish national football team.

As soon as he heard the news, he got out of bed and boarded a plane to Manchester.

“He said many things to me. “What role I will play in the future for the Spanish national team, what kind of soccer I will play in the future, and soccer-related matters such as the Euros and the World Cup.”

That was what Hoyoung truly wanted.

Isn’t it basic to talk about soccer with soccer players?

“Ah…”

At those words, Jo Jun-hyung felt a tingle in the back of his head.

I only thought about tying Hoyoung to the Korea Football Association and had almost no intention of talking about soccer.

A complacent thought and unexplained confidence that Woo Ho-young would not abandon his mother country.

That was the problem.

“So I promised to become a naturalized citizen of Spain.”

“…!!”

Shocked at first.

And that feeling turned into anger in an instant.

“If that’s the case, why did you call us!”

“Even though you said no, didn’t you say you would come? “You can decline the offer, so just let me have a cup of tea.”

“…!!”

Jo Jun-hyung was speechless due to Ho-young’s factual assault.

And the feelings of anger eventually led to threats.

“Do you still think you can live safely in Korea?”

His attitude toward Hoyoung was no longer that of Eul, but that of A.

But Hoyoung never gave in to him.

“I never said I live in Korea.”

“then?”

“Is Korea the only place in the world to live?”

“… Well, it doesn’t matter where you live. But if you become a naturalized citizen of Spain, will they truly consider you a fellow citizen?”

“I guess that’s up to me.”

“Haa….”

Jo Jun-hyung, who had lost his senses, just spat it out.

However, when it didn’t work at all, I resorted to a last resort.

“You should think about the grace of the country that raised you so far. Are you going to abandon that in an instant? “It’s only a matter of time before you are called a traitor.”

“It was my parents who raised me. And aren’t the traitors the ones who deceived and ridiculed Korean soccer fans?”

The conversation ended there.

Saying anything more would just be a waste of time.

Out of courtesy, I accepted the last meeting, but that won’t happen anymore.

Hoyoung jumped up from his spot.

There were no regrets.

From now on, they will be wearing red uniforms with the Spanish royal family emblazoned on them.

And the next day, a shocking article appeared.

[〈Official〉 Woo Ho-young’s application for special naturalization in Spain]

Currently, Ho-young has not been able to acquire Spanish nationality since he has lived in Spain for less than 8 years.

However, there is something called ‘special naturalization’ that alleviates these conditions, and that is what Hoyoung applied for.

There were several conditions for special naturalization.

1. When there is a person who has contributed to the national interests of Spain, such as security, society, economy, education, etc.

2. When a person with excellent abilities in a specific field such as science, economy, culture, or sports is recognized as contributing to the national interest of Spain

3. Ministry of Justice In case the minister recognizes the contribution

4. If the king recognizes the contribution

In Hoyoung’s case, there was nothing to worry about as he was able to satisfy points 2 and 4.

And as expected, the entire process went smoothly.

[〈Official〉 Final approval of Woo Ho-young’s special naturalization application… [Spanish citizen from today]

Woo Ho-young became a Spanish citizen after many twists and turns.

His application for national team selection was made on the very same day.

[Woo Ho-young officially applied to FIFA for permission to be selected for the Spanish national team]

Ho-young’s selection screening began the very next day.

The screening, which seemed like it would be long, didn’t take that long.

According to FIFA regulations, in order to play for the national team in a country other than your home country, you must have a record of five consecutive years of residence, but it was a known fact that Hoyoung had been in Madrid for more than five years.

All other conditions have already been verified.

Moreover, isn’t this an issue that FIFA President Bin Hammam is paying special attention to?

It didn’t take long for the results to come out.

[Woo Ho-young selected as the Spanish national soccer team…’the first soccer player to be naturalized’ after the revision of the FIFA naturalization law]

March 15, 2012.

It was a week before the international match between Spain and the Netherlands.