Finally, Beijing Guoan ushered in the "timely rain" is not famous, but the relationship with the soccer is very interesting.
On June 15, just a day after releasing Stanley Menzo from his contract, the Nationals urgently signed the new coach from the Portuguese Super League. Ricardo Soares, a name seemingly ordinary, but has an inexplicable relationship with soccer.
At the end of this year's Portuguese Premier League, Suarez joined Estoril as a "firefighter" to help the team survive relegation. For the lack of strong reinforcements and focus on internal training background, he is no stranger. But now, from Portugal to China, his goal is no longer relegation, but to strive for the top.
Since Suarez took over as Beijing Guoan's manager, as of July 29, he has five wins, one draw and two losses in all competitions.
The City of Soccer Breeds
According to Football Weekly, Suarez first appeared on Beijing Guoan's scouting list in mid-May. At that time, due to the team's low status, Guoan management began to search for alternative coaches in Europe. In addition to several non-tier-one coaches who coached in mainstream European leagues, Suarez also became an alternative for a time.
The reason why Suarez ultimately stood out might have something to do with his excellent ability to adapt and adjust. His performances at Estoril seemed to fit the needs of Beijing Guoan, who were looking to qualify for the AFC Champions League at the time.
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Without the support of his wife, Flora Salter, Suarez might have been forever confined to spending his life in his father-in-law's house, enduring chores and strange looks. However, it was this experience that made him appreciate the soccer career in front of him even more.
The city of Figueiras in the Porto region of Portugal, with a population of less than 60,000, has given birth to many famous footballers such as Alvaro Pacheco and Nelsinho, etc. Ricardo Soares was born here on November 11th, 1974, and the atmosphere of soccer in his hometown made him aspire to become a professional footballer from an early age.
In his best friend Tota's memory, Suarez was a soccer fanatic who would gather his buddies after school every day to play soccer in the open space of the shoe factory. It was then that he began to pay attention to the coach's lectures and study soccer tactics and training methods. Perhaps his soccer career was meant to be.
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At the age of 15, Suarez entered training at the local Fergueras club, where he became teammates with Tota and Bacrot. As a wing-back, Suarez excelled in training, but he lacked opportunities compared to Bakero. Despite triumphantly signing an apprenticeship deal with Guimarães, his playing career did not go well.
As an adult, Suarez played for lower division teams and had a difficult life. Life remained difficult until he returned to FC Filgueiras. However, he never gave up his love for soccer.
Persistence in the face of adversity
In the midst of his plight, Suarez played soccer and opened a small business to make ends meet. With his brains and hard work, he gradually accumulated a certain amount of wealth. In addition, he was keen on wearing leather jackets and disco dancing, and went on vacation with his best friend Buckaroo to enjoy life.
At the age of 27, Suarez met the love of his life, Flora Salter. Encouraged by his wife, he started reading to broaden the boundaries of his knowledge and clarify his life goals. He decided to rediscover his own path in soccer.
Suarez began organizing soccer tournaments as a way to get back into the game. In the face of almost universal skepticism, he succeeded in organizing the "DSL Summer Cup", which attracted the attention of the industry. Paulo Leal promised to invite Suárez to coach him if he was elected president of the club.
Rising Against All Odds
A few years later, Paulo Leal was elected president of Club Lixa and appointed Soares as manager. Soares began to make a real return to Portuguese football. He took over Fergueras 1932 and led the team to two consecutive league promotions.
In 2015, Suarez finished his second stint at Fergueras and grew into a full-fledged coach.
Now, he has come to Beijing Guoan, where he hopes to create new glory.
Will he be able to realize his soccer dreams in this city? Let's wait and see.
