Platini asked, "What are your requirements?" Don't tell me that you have to get him out of this position. No one can afford the responsibility of changing the commander on the spot. ”

Zidane said with a serious face: "We know this point. We don't ask for much, and there are some things that should be discussed with us in advance. ”

"Good!" Platini said: "His job, I take care of it. Prepare, half an hour later, we have a meeting, and all the team members will participate. ”

……

While Platini was communicating with the players, G? Seamus is having a conversation with Domenech. When Domenech had finished explaining the reason and what had happened, the room became quiet.

Gram? Seamus shook his head and said, "You're still too stubborn, this is his last few games, you should put down your body and communicate with him more in everything." Now the French team can't do without him, and you know that. ”

"Don's problem is a small one, he's still very young, and this kid is emotional, very communicative. About the leader of the team, I think you told him too soon. It should be after the World Realm Cup before giving him the bottom. He's the best young player in France at the moment and I'm bullish on him. ”

Domenech's eyes were bright, he thought that after this incident, the end of the World Cup was the time for him to leave the coach of the French team. But from grams? In Seamus's words, he could hear that the Football Association did not mean this, and he could still stay in office.

"Don't say it's me, a lot of people are optimistic about his future. Platini communicated with me last night and thought that in the next ten years. He will determine the height of French football. I was very shocked at the time and didn't expect him to think so highly of Don. At that time, he did not have such a high opinion of Zidane. ”

Gram? Seamus began to talk about Tang Jue. Maybe he thinks that the matter between Domenech and Zidane is nothing, but just a battle for the right to speak. If you start from the aspect of team results, it is not difficult to solve this problem. After all, everyone wants to achieve good results in the World Cup.

Platini pushed the door open, and the two stood up and hugged him. After the three of them sat down, Platini spoke Zidane's request, looked at Domenech and said: "What is needed now is unity." Countless examples prove it. Without unity, there will be no good results. Zidane understands this, so his demands are not too much and you should accept them. ”

Platini's words were hard. It's a different tone of voice when he communicates with the players. Domenech knows Platini's impression of himself. It's not been very good. When he was in charge of the seal, Platini expressed his opposition.

When it comes to the heavyweights of French football, the heaviest one can only be Platini. It was once said in the media. It was Platini who raised the French team from the second rate in Europe to the first class in Europe. Jacques and Zinedine Zidane have raised the French team from the top team in Europe to the best team in the world.

The French midfielder, who once enjoyed great honour in European football, is now running for UEFA presidentship. His influence on French football is irreplaceable.

Gram? Seamus nodded and said, "What Mr. Platini said makes sense, you should give up your stubbornness and communicate with him more." Your goal is the same, it's all about getting good results for the team. So far, the Football Association has been very supportive. ”

Domenech heard the gram? Seamo's voice, the situation is pressing. He had no choice but to say, "Okay! I will keep up good communication with him in the future. ”

Platini patted Domenech on the shoulder, shook his head and said, "If you continue to work in this position in the future, headaches are still waiting for you." Now you just need to get on good terms with Zidane, and for other things, Zidane can help you get everything done. ”

"After he retired, your troubles have just begun. Vieira and Don are now in a fight, who are you going to choose? There are problems with choosing either one. ”

At this point, Domenech had just poured out his thoughts. If it weren't for this opportunity, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to ask these two men how to deal with the post-Zidane era. Two years ago, the leaders of the post-Zidane era were well identified as either Patrick Vieira or Thierry Henry.

Even if Vieira is the leader of the team, according to Henry's character, he is unlikely to make a lot of waves. The French team can smoothly solve the problem of succession in the dressing room. Now it's different, Tang Jue has suddenly risen up and made things change. Through his stunning and strong performance, Tang Jue has a tendency to replace Vieira. And he has already made it clear to the players that he intends to fight for that position.

Henry, on the contrary, is now showing signs of fading. Vieira and Tang Jue are both strong characters, and no one wants to take a step back. Is there a way to make these two live in harmony? Obviously this is not possible.

That is to say, between these two, a choice must be made, otherwise the French team will be mired in infighting. Who to choose, the main thing to consider is whether the short-term effect or the long-term effect. If you want a smooth transition, Patrick Vieira is the best candidate, and if you want to think long-term, Tang Jue is the best choice.

The future of French football was something that the three of them talked about for a long time, until Claude Makelele knocked on their door. After the team-wide meeting, they had a long discussion, and finally decided on a plan.

The team meeting went smoothly, and Domenech hugged Zidane in front of all the players. Zidane stated: For the common good of everyone, he will no longer make remarks that are not conducive to the authority of the head coach in the locker room in the future.

Domenech said: If there is a major event in the future, it will definitely be discussed with the core of the team.

A crisis was resolved through the mediation of two of the most important figures in French football. The French team is back on track and they are starting to prepare for the knockout rounds.

……

At 4pm on June 19, Switzerland beat Togo 2-0 to level with South Korea on three points and sit second in the group on goal difference. The second place in Group G will be determined in a showdown between them, with Switzerland needing only a draw to qualify, while South Korea need a win over Switzerland to qualify from the group.

In the two Group H matches played in the evening, Ukraine beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Spain beat Tunisia 3-1. Spain, who have won both games, undisputedly qualified from the group.

With the end of the match between Spain and Tunisia, the second round of the group stage has ended, and all the giants have basically won two consecutive victories and successfully qualified from the group. They set their sights on the knockout stage.

The final round of the group began on June 20, and in order to avoid cheating, two matches in the same group were played at the same time. At four o'clock in the afternoon of the 20th, the two matches in Group A were played first, Germany defeated Ecuador 3-0 and Poland defeated Costa 2-1.

In fact, the two teams in Group A that entered the top 16 had already been produced at the end of the second round. Germany and Ecuador have won both games and have already qualified first. The third round match between Germany and Ecuador is nothing more than to determine who will be the top of the group.

For those groups that have not yet fully confirmed their qualifiers, the final round of group matches is quite important. News is flying all over the world, and there are even rumors of secret transactions.

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France's third group game was played at the Rheinenergy Arena in Cologne, where their last opponent was Togo. At 11 o'clock at noon on the 21st, the French team flew to Cologne, and the wife group followed.

At one o'clock in the afternoon, the French team appeared through the airport passage. Journalists outside the fence began to surge, and the French team has been haunted by negative information these days. In the past few days, the French team has been busy resolving internal contradictions, and there is no time to be interviewed by the media. This has added to the media speculation that the French team is full of contradictions.

Looking at the surging reporters, Domenech knew that it was time for him to speak to the media. He signaled that Zidane and Tang Jue should also be interviewed by the media. The three of them left the group and walked to the fence.

The three were surrounded by a lot of reporters, and Domenech said to the media: "I know that in the past two days, many media have been speculating about what is wrong with the French team. I can now be responsible for telling you that there is nothing wrong with the French team, that we are as united as ever. ”

The BBC reporter asked: "Gram? Seamus and Platini, hurrying to Leipzig on the evening of the 18th, what were they going to do? Isn't it a mediation of conflicts? ”

Domenech said without blushing and heartbeat: "I said that there is no conflict in our team, and about mediation, those are all speculations from some media with ulterior motives. Gram? Mr. Seamus and Mr. Platini came to Leipzig mainly to congratulate the team on their early qualification, but also to encourage the team. ”

"We are now preparing for the last game of the group."

In the aftermath, many media criticized Domenech's words, arguing that none of what he said was true. In particular, the last sentence is that the French team has already qualified from the group, and there is no need for them to prepare carefully for the match against Togo.

Zidane told the media: "At the moment our team has entered a good preparation, as for the contradiction between me and the coach, those are just speculations, we have a good relationship. ”

A reporter from the Marca newspaper asked: "A lot of people think that the French team has always been full of contradictions, and we feel it from some details. Why don't you admit it? ”

Zidane shook his head and said: "There are only differences between me and the coach, there are no contradictions. We will have different opinions on the game, but we can communicate quickly and then we can understand each other. ”

The reporters asked Tang Jue the same question, and Tang Jue said: "Contradictions can be seen everywhere, and there is no team in the world that can be without a little contradiction, everyone's demands are different, but they can't meet everyone's demands." That's the team's contradiction. So, the situation of the French team is the same as that of other teams. ”

"We find common ground in contradictions, and then we move forward together."

"There are contradictions to be motivated, and we are ready for the next games!"

Tang Jue has a different personality from Domenech and Zidane, so he faces the same question and answers it differently. Domenech is running away from the problem, Zidane is avoiding the problem, and Tang Jue is facing the problem head-on. (To be continued......)