Beijing time on June 29th, according to multiple domestic media reports, the 34-year-old veteran Yu Dabao , who currently plays for the Beijing Guoan team , announced his retirement from the national team. The reason for the incident is that the official website of East Asian Cup posted a poster of Yu Dabao, the top scorer of the East Asian Cup. And I hope that the Chinese shooter can continue to represent the national football team in the East Asia Cup in July. The East Asian Cup Organizing Committee also appreciates and recognizes this national football veteran.
However, as a veteran of the national football team who has represented the national football team for many years, Yu Dabao does not seem to be too convinced by the East Asian Cup Organizing Committee's overtures. The official website of the East Asian Cup later publicly shouted to Yu Dabao: "Looking forward to seeing you again!" However, this veteran who has represented the national football team for many years unexpectedly replied in English: "I have participated in four East Asian Cups. , it’s time to say goodbye to the national team. "
Yu Dabao's message can be regarded as a public announcement to withdraw from the national team. After all, as a 34-year-old veteran, after the national football team has missed the Qatar World Cup, and after the new World Cup preparation cycle has arrived, in his career His career has entered the final stage, and it is understandable to quit the national team and focus on club competitions.
Born on April 18, 1988, Yu Dabao is 34 years old. He has played 65 games on behalf of the national team and scored 19 goals in his career. Yu Dabao played 12 games in the East Asian Cup and scored 4 goals. He is the player with the most goals in this competition. Speaking of Yu Dabao, he can be regarded as a lucky player in the national football team. He played to help the national football team score key goals. For example, in 2013, he scored a decisive goal against and Iraq on a rainy night in Dabao, helping the national football team advance to the Asian Cup. Another example is on March 23, 2017, in the top 12 of the World Cup qualifiers at the national football team's home court. Facing the South Korean team, Yu Dabao's goal helped the national football team win 1-0, winning their first victory in the top 12, extending the national football team's hope of promotion.
Of course, Yu Dabao's personal statement this time was not an official announcement, and he did not win. Officially recognized. But his public statement this time is also his true inner thoughts. As a veteran, Yu Dabao was controversial for his protective support in the top 12 games at the beginning of the year. He seems to be in doubt late in the game, but his great contributions to the national team should not be completely negated because of one mistake. From the outside, this national football hero should be given a fair evaluation of his contribution to Chinese football. Contributions should be remembered by everyone.
