At half past six, the players from both sides returned to the locker room. At this moment, the dignitaries in the VIP table have already taken their seats, UEFA President Michel Platini, and French Football Federation President Gram? Seamus sat together.

The French legend, who had just attended the opening ceremony a few hours earlier, was surprised to appear at the stadium. Platini was French, despite his high position, so he appeared at the Cape Town Stadium.

When he came to the Cape Town Stadium, he wanted to tell the French team that I was here to cheer you on. He knows the French team needs encouragement and support right now.

The situation of the French team is not very good at the moment, the number one star is caught in the whirlpool of public opinion, and the atmosphere in the team is not very good. The current French team is similar to the Zidane era, and one person's table can determine a team's results.

Tang Jue is undoubtedly the spiritual leader of this French team, and he is a weapon for this team to attack the city, and it can even be described as an artifact. His mental state affects other players, and his competitive form affects the strength and results of the team.

Platini attended the opening ceremony and watched the opening match, and came to the Cape Town Stadium non-stop. He wanted to see Tang Jue's state with his own eyes. If the number one star of the French team is really not in good shape, he has even decided to go to the French dressing room after this game.

As a Frenchman, he wants his country's team to do well in the World Cup.

"How's he being lately?" Platini asked.

He looked at the fans on the pitch wearing the traditional blue jerseys of the French team, and his expression couldn't help but be a little trance. More than 20 years ago, he wore that blue shirt and fought for the French team. Under his leadership. In the '82 World Cup and the '86 World Cup, the French team reached the semi-finals twice in a row and failed to hit the championship.

No one can erase his contribution to French football, though. Under his leadership, the French team gradually became a world powerhouse, laying a solid foundation for winning the championship on home soil in 98.

"It's silent, I'm a little worried." Gram? Seamus said worriedly.

As the defending champions, France were seen as favourites before the tournament. Regardless of being the defending champions, the French team is also full of confidence in this World Cup.

Now this French team is a combination of old and new, mature and vibrant. This team has famous stars such as Tang Jue and Ribery who have become famous for a long time. They are in the year of fighting. And I participated in the last World Cup and have a lot of experience in the competition.

To put it simply, they are both energetic and experienced. It is an important guarantee for the team to achieve good results.

Plus the old and strong Thuram and Makelle. and Thierry Henry, the former King of Arsenal. That's the team that's always been intimidating. You must know that these people have gone through countless major tests, and in the case of stalemate or bad shape, they can stabilize the morale of the army.

However. With the Sun newspaper that report came out, everything changed. The captain of the French team, the number one star in the world today, Tang Jue has fallen into the whirlpool of public opinion. This time it was not imposed by the outside world, but that there was a change in his family, and his beloved girlfriend said goodbye without saying goodbye!

God, at this critical juncture, any small thing can affect the mentality of the players, let alone the big things that involve the relationship between men and women. Coupled with the promotion of some media, Tang Jue has become a playboy and a stealing man. This is a huge impact not only on his personal image, but also on the image of the French team.

Those French fans, who have always been dissatisfied with Don, took the opportunity to rise up and shouted that Don is not worthy of being the captain of the French team at all, and should even expel him directly.

Domenech and the French Football Federation are not stupid, and they certainly won't listen to those fans. But it is undeniable that this incident has cast a shadow over the World Cup in France and South Africa.

As a result, the French team was covered with dark clouds.

"He, can he stand it?" Gram? Seamus asked.

This is a strange question, and it stands to reason that Platini should have asked it. But neither of them found it strange, because Platini was once a famous star and he had a better grasp of the mentality of his players.

Platini did not answer directly, and said with sharp eyes: "Step over, he will be truly invincible in the world." Can't cross it...... We just have to wait for the next World Cup. ”

Invincible?

This is a bit big, football is a team sport, and one person's excitement can be invincible in the world?

Gram? Seamus pursed his lips and didn't speak, he didn't know what to say. It's not that he thinks there's anything wrong with Platini's invincibility, it's that he doesn't know how to proceed with the next exchange.

At the club level, a player like Tang Jue is definitely the target of the giants, and the value is there, and the average team, not even the top giants, can't afford it. Being in a big club and surrounded by world-class players, it is entirely possible to be invincible in the world.

Since his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Milan, he has been competing for European dominance, and since arriving at Real Madrid, he has dominated La Liga and the Champions League for three consecutive seasons.

At the national team level, France is not short of talented players, what is lacking is a core. Whether it is the Platini era, the Zidane era, or even the current Tang Jue era, as long as there is a core, the French team has the ability to dominate the world.

Invincible in the world is not an empty word.

Platini suddenly smiled, turned to look at the president of the French Football Federation next to him and said: "I remember that he seems to have been in this situation many times. Two years ago at the European Cup, this time compared to the harsh environment. ”

Gram? Seamus raised his eyebrows and said, "You mean that he can step over!" ”

In Euro 08, Anelka insulted Domenech, which humiliated the French team and greatly damaged its image. Under the impetus of the anti-Tang coalition and some French media, Tang Jue became the driving force behind that incident. At that time, the captain of France became a "cancer" and "conspirator" in the mouths of some media.

So many people are not optimistic about the French team, but Tang Jue stubbornly resisted the pressure of public opinion, led the French team to move forward with one goal after another, and finally defeated the German team in the final and won the European Cup.

Tang Jue helped the French team recreate the feat of winning the European Cup after winning the World Cup. At the same time, he also achieved himself as the captain queen. Win your first major and prove your leadership skills.

So this time, will he be able to step across?

Platini still did not answer positively: "You can see the clues in this game. ”

……

The French dressing room was full of anticipation, tension and worry. The World Cup is the highest stage in the world of football, and it is the most sacred stage in the hearts of a player. It was a dream of a professional footballer to be lucky enough to be at the World Cup, and today they will be stepping on the stage for the first time or again.

So they were expectant and nervous.

All the French players know that this French team has long been deeply imprinted, and he is the spiritual leader of the whole team. Almost everyone is looking forward to it. He can lead this team back to what it was four years ago. Raise the Hercules Cup. However, who would have thought that this spiritual leader would fall into the whirlpool of public opinion at this important moment.

So they were worried.

Domenech coughed lightly and began to arrange the starting lineup: "Goalkeeper: Lloris; Defender: Sagna. Gallas. Thuram. Evra; Midfielders: Tulalang, Makelele, Gourcuff. Diabi; Forwards: Ribery, Thierry Henry. ”

Henry patted Tang Jue on the shoulder, but did not speak, and Evra looked at the manager incredulously.

Don didn't even start?

Thuram and Makelle glanced at each other with a thoughtful look in their eyes.

This is...... Do you want him to play in the second half?

Is it to protect him?

Tang Jue looked at his toes and smiled bitterly in his heart: Coach, although I know that you are trying to protect me, you still underestimate me. Do you think I'm not one who can afford to put it down?

Do you think I don't even have the ability to withstand pressure?

Ay...... I can't blame you, I do show a little bit of a ...... these days Somewhat...... Dispirited. Well, I'll prove it to you.

"Captain on the field, Henry." Domenech did not explain why he did not let Tang Jue start, and continued: "Tonight is our first game of this World Cup, and everyone knows that the first game is not easy to play. ”

"Be cautious in the first half, the World Cup is under a lot of pressure, you have to make as few mistakes as possible, and the midfield should be a little quicker......

After Domenech finished speaking, Tang Jue knew that as the captain of the team, he should say something. He walked to the middle and bowed to the players.

"First of all, I would like to apologize to everyone for the fact that I have recently clouded the preparation and damaged the image of the team.

Domenech nodded slightly, relief in his eyes. Some players who have entered the French team in the past two years looked at this scene in amazement, this strong mess in front of the media, and now they are apologizing to us?

Substitute goalkeeper Mandanda, who was born in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo but chose to play for France, warmed his heart. In the team, Mandanda is nicknamed "The Frenchman" because he did not choose to play for his country of birth. Mandanda plays for Marseille in France and is the club's main goalkeeper and has made more than 100 appearances for the team to date.

To be honest, he was really not satisfied with Tang Jue before, and the scandal did not come out sooner or later, but it came out before the start of the World Cup. However, since the opponent put down his body and apologized to the whole team, it shows that he is sincere to the team.

Forget it, maybe this is really something that the British deliberately made, and the purpose should really be not to want the French team to achieve good results. Well, I ...... It's better to forgive him.

Makelele said loudly: "Don, you don't have to apologize, we all know that this is something that the British deliberately made......"

Tang Jue interrupted him and said, "Anyway, this matter has an impact on the team, and I should apologize." However, my apology is not for the sake of your understanding. ”

Ribery's eyes shot a fine light, and he knew what Tang Jue would say next.

"What I want to tell you is that I will use my goal to lead everyone to the top podium again!"

"I do what I say!"

Thuram couldn't help but exclaim, "Good! ”

There was applause!

"I know why the coach didn't start me, he did it for my good."

He said this to reduce the suspicion of his teammates towards Domenech. The French coach smiled and shook his head......

"Brothers! The stage is set up, just waiting for us to perform. So, use our blood, use our passion to ignite this night! ”

At this moment, Tang Jue has become an eloquent orator. He waved his fists and said loudly: "Tonight, it is the beginning of a legend!" (To be continued......)