Zhang Linyan, a young but powerful name, her road to soccer is not a straight path. Whenever words of praise rang out, she would shyly cover her eyes with her right hand, with a smile at the corner of her mouth, and her infinite love for soccer shining in her eyes.
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The Pride of the World - Zhang Linyan: The temptation of 10 million dollars can't shake my dedication to soccer. New Beijing News Exclusive
Salutes roared and roses rained down on the green field of Mumbai, where the Chinese women's soccer team once again stood on the podium of the Asian Cup championship after 16 years. Zhang Linyan, that obscure little figure in the corner, jumped joyfully with her teammates, and the small trophy in her hand was the testimony of her efforts.
However, behind the low profile was her brilliant performance in the final. 0:2 down, she came on as a substitute, penalty kicks, headers, and until a key pass in extra time, the Chinese women's soccer team reversed the situation to win 3:2, and Zhang Linyan was honored as MVP.
Standing at just 1 meter 54, this 21-year-old young player is the youngest member of the current national women's soccer team. Her soccer career has been full of challenges and perseverance, and as her inspirational coach He Fei said, she has fought alone all the way, never giving up even when she was injured.
On the pitch, she is a talented girl who was selected for the China Women's Football Junior Team at the age of 12. In the eyes of her coach, Wang Changquan, she loves soccer, is self-disciplined and diligent, and has excellent mental qualities. But for Zhang Linyan, she is still only a young player, every step is full of uncertainty.
The following is a blurb from Lynn Yan Zhang:
"Will you fight or not? Fight or not?" This is the question she often asked herself in the first few games of the Asian Cup. Despite her poor condition, she never gave up, and the encouragement of her coaching staff and teammates became her motivation to move forward.
The journey to the Asian Cup was full of hardships, but Zhang Linyan, with her love for soccer and unremitting efforts, eventually helped the Chinese women's soccer team win the championship. The spirit she showed during the game infected countless people and made her the center of attention in the soccer world.
Love is her motivation, persistence is her faith. On the road of soccer, Zhang Linyan has interpreted what is the real "women's soccer spirit" with her own actions.
From a little girl in Jiangyou, Sichuan Province to the pride of China's women's soccer team, Zhang Linyan's story tells us that as long as there is love and perseverance, it is possible to realize our dreams.
On the road to growth, Zhang Linyan experienced injuries and difficulties, but she never gave up. Her story inspires us to be brave and move forward no matter what challenges we face.
Now, Zhang Linyan is moving towards a higher goal, as she hopes to win glory for the Chinese women's soccer team at the 2023 World Cup.
In the national team, she keeps a normal mind, keeps learning and strives to improve her ability. She believes that as long as she maintains her love and keeps working hard, her dreams will eventually come true.
Zhang Linyan's story tells us that dreams require persistence and love requires dedication. On the road of soccer, she proves this with her actions.
Recently, Zhang Linyan is in isolation, she is looking forward to the arrival of spring, looking forward to return to her hometown in Jiangyou and reunite with her family. Her story will inspire more people to strive for their dreams.
