CHAPTER 1846: CHAPTER 966: WORLD CUP EXPEDITION CEREMONY (PART 2)

Of course, the domestic soccer fans hope that the national team can go further in the World Cup, even just getting out of the group stage would be fine.

After all, making it out of the group means entering the last sixteen of the World Cup.

"That’s good, have you coordinated well with the General Administration of Sports and the Football Association?"

Ding Yue asked again.

"Everything has been coordinated properly. The team from the General Administration of Sports and the Football Association will depart from Yancheng, and we will leave from Mist City, meeting up in Mexico."

Li Jianwei answered seriously.

"Okay."

After getting updated, Ding Yue nodded with satisfaction. Since everything is prepared, the team can set out smoothly.

Shortly, Ding Yue arrived at the left side of the central sports ground, where all players, including substitute players and other non-professional staff of the team, had gathered.

"Hello, Principal Ding!"

Everyone greeted Principal Ding as they saw him.

"Hello, everyone!"

Ding Yue waved to everyone with a smile, then stepped forward and said, "We are soon departing to battle in the World Cup, is everyone feeling nervous?"

"A little bit, I guess."

"Not nervous at all!"

"Excited instead!"

"Honestly, I feel a bit nervous, as it’s my first time at the World Cup."

"Just do it!"

The players responded one after another.

Ding Yue could see the intense anticipation on everyone’s faces for the World Cup, as it was their first time participating in the largest global football tournament, which is also the world’s biggest sporting event.

"No need to be nervous, there’s nothing to worry about. Just treat playing on the World Cup fields like practicing at our school’s central sports ground, follow the coach’s instructions, and play well."

Ding Yue assured the players calmly.

This time, not giving them any pressure or demanding any results on the World Cup stage, just emphasizing playing seriously against opponents is enough, regardless of winning or losing, just give it their all.

"Exactly, why be nervous? Even if we face the Samba Team, we’ll still play as usual, right?"

"Exactly, I’d love to have a match against the German Tank."

"Actually, I’m quite eager to play against France."

"It’s a pity we’ll never meet Ronaldo."

"Yes, after the last World Cup, many stars have retired, it’s quite unfortunate."

"It would be great if we could go against Spain."

Upon hearing Principal Ding’s words, the players gained a lot of confidence, even losing the sense of nervousness altogether.

"In this America-Canada-Mexico World Cup, I’ll be cheering for you in person at each match, go score a goal, our team has generous bonuses!"

Ding Yue said with a smile to the players.

"Principal Ding, will you be accompanying us when we depart today?"

Suddenly, a player asked.

"Today? I won’t be going with you today because you need to go to Mexico earlier for preparation, I’ll come later."

Ding Yue answered calmly.

After all, Ding Yue is not specifically part of the Feiyue Soccer Team, so he doesn’t need to depart with the team.

Moreover.

Ding Yue doesn’t have that much time either; he needs to attend to some matters at the school first before heading to Mexico. He’ll be attending as a spectator, not as an owner, so he won’t add pressure on everyone.

"Oh, Principal Ding, you won’t be going with us?"

"What do you know, why should Principal Ding travel with us?"

"Principal Ding is quite busy."

"Principal Ding, will you come to watch our group matches?"

"Didn’t Principal Ding mention just now, he’ll come to cheer at every match we have."

The players began discussing one after another.

Indeed!

Ding Yue will go to America, Canada, and Mexico during the World Cup as a tourist spectator, attending each match that the Feiyue Soccer Team representing the national team participates in.

Besides the national team’s matches, Ding Yue will also watch other teams’ matches he finds interesting or likes.

After all, the World Cup happens once every four years, so you definitely have to watch it to the fullest.

Ding Yue is also looking forward to this year’s America-Canada-Mexico World Cup, hoping all teams will showcase exciting matches one after another.

And surely, it would be even better if our Feiyue Team plays exciting matches, especially if we win, that would be perfect, hahahaha.

"Do your best, everyone, I plan to watch the finals during the America-Canada-Mexico World Cup. If you happen to be one of the competing teams, my goodness, I might get overwhelmed with excitement."

Ding Yue joked playfully with the players.

"Hahahaha!"

The players burst into laughter after hearing this.

"Charge! Let’s fight our way to the finals for Principal Ding!"

"Wow, you’re dreaming big there, buddy."

"Confidence isn’t about being overly confident though."

"Hahahaha."

One player suddenly got fired up, shouting to reach the finals for Principal Ding to see.

But soon.

The other teammates didn’t simply join in the heated excitement because, after all, ideals are ideals, and reality is another thing. The players have a pretty clear understanding of their abilities; they might consider reaching the finals as a possibility out there, yet realistically, they dare not imagine such a scenario.

Considering on the World Cup stage, there would be teams like Samba, German Tank, France, Spain, Pampas Eagles, all known to be strong contenders!

"Having that fighting spirit is great."

Ding Yue nodded with a smile, then officially announced to everyone, "Well, now I officially declare, the ceremony for the national team’s departure to the America-Canada-Mexico World Cup has officially begun!"

The departure ceremony began, and the club team commenced the departure event.

In fact, calling it a ceremony is just a small event, it’s not extravagant or grand, since they are merely departing for Mexico, and the matches haven’t started yet.

If they achieve a good performance at the America-Canada-Mexico World Cup and return home, they would probably receive a warm welcome from domestic fans.

"Go! Go! Go!"

The robust voices echoed in the central sports ground at Mist City Arts and Science University.

The departure ceremony was quite brief, and after it concluded, the players went back to grab their luggage. Today, they will take the transport prepared by the school, head to the airport, and fly abroad to Mexico.

"Safe travels, see you in Mexico!"

This was Ding Yue’s last words to the players, then after they all boarded the vehicles, he watched them leave the campus gates of Mist City Arts and Science University.

It’s not only Ding Yue who sees off the team, many students from Mist City Arts and Science University came of their own accord to the campus gate, holding banners, blowing whistles, to bid farewell to the team departing for the America-Canada-Mexico World Cup.

Seeing such a warm scene, Ding Yue couldn’t help but smile, indeed, the students of Mist City Arts and Science University are truly lovable.

"Are you going to watch the matches at the America-Canada-Mexico World Cup?"

"My family isn’t funding me for it, can’t go."

"My dad is going, I’ll ask him to take me along."

"Hahahaha, our whole family is going to watch the America-Canada-Mexico World Cup."

"Hope our team can win the championship in the America-Canada-Mexico World Cup."

"Wow, buddy, that’s quite bold thinking, though I hope for it too, it seems pretty difficult."

"Hehehe, I’m already quite satisfied that they made it to the World Cup!"

At the campus gate, after seeing off the club’s convoy, students began discussing various topics.