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Just when Zhuang Mingge and Galliani were arguing endlessly over Shevchenko's transfer, the time had unconsciously come to May 31. On this day, on the other side of the world, the Korea-Japan World Cup, which was jointly hosted by two countries for the first time in history, was finally announced under the expectant eyes of fans all over the world!

Unlike the previous 16 World Cups, this is the first World Cup to be held in Asia, and it is also the first World Cup to be co-hosted by two countries. There are two gimmicks that have attracted a large number of fans and media attention before the opening of the World Cup, and many people are looking forward to bringing them something different from this World Cup.

In fact, the reason why this World Cup will be co-hosted by Japan and South Korea is not the original intention of the football associations of these two countries. At first, FIFA had already identified Japan as the host of the 2002 World Cup, but at this time, the South Koreans suddenly ran out and said that we also wanted to host this World Cup......

If you think about it, this has something to do with the fact that the unit was already preparing to give a large bonus to a certain outstanding employee, but a person who had nothing to do with it jumped out and said that this bonus should be shared with me in half, because I also want ...... Do you think this kind of person owes a beating?

Not much else, when the national football associations bid for the World Cup, what did you South Korean sticks do? Now that people in Japan have gone through a lot of hardships, they are almost successful, but you suddenly come out and insert such a kick, don't you think it's very embarrassing?

Of course, perhaps the Korean Football Association and Jung Mong-joon did this from the beginning with the idea of disgusting the Japanese, but the effect was far beyond their expectations - because in the face of these dead South Koreans, FIFA finally had to adopt a compromise plan and decided that South Korea and Japan would jointly host the 2002 World Cup.

As a result, the only World Cup co-hosted by two countries was born under such circumstances.

In addition to the two gimmicks mentioned earlier, there are a few things that are quite strange about this World Cup. The first is that it is held much earlier than in the past, and the World Cup usually starts in mid-June due to the fact that the Europa League is mostly a New Year's Eve system. This time, the opening match of the South Korea-Japan World Cup was set on May 31, which was half a month earlier than normal!

Don't underestimate the amount of advance in this half month, for those international players who have played a full season at the club, this half month of adjustment time is very important, because it can temporarily get rid of the fatigue accumulated over the past season and go to the World Cup in a more full mental state. And now, under the arrangement of the organizers, these famous stars have to deal with those Asian and African countries who have been recuperating for a long time with a tired attitude.

Generally speaking, the two teams that meet in the quarter-finals are from two adjacent groups, for example, the first in Group A against the second in Group B, and the second in Group C against the first in Group D. However, in this World Cup in South Korea and Japan, the organizers have modified this convention, changing the opponents of the two hosts in Group D and Group H in the quarterfinals to Group G and Group C respectively!

Fans who don't know the details may think that the organizers are really too much to arrange the schedule in this way, but well-informed people and those with a discerning eye can see the hidden tricks at a glance.

"If you think about it, if it were like the past, South Korea, who are likely to finish second in Group D, would face a mighty Brazil in the round of 16, while Japan would likely face Mexico, who are also technically good. As a result, the two hosts will be less likely to beat their opponents and advance to the quarter-finals. Zhuang Mingge, who was sitting in front of the TV watching the opening match of the World Cup, was analyzing all kinds of tricks in the schedule for Karin and Rebecca at this time, "And now, the schedule has been changed by the organizers, South Korea's opponent is very likely to be Mexico, and they still have a good chance of winning against Mexicans with excellent physical fitness and good skills; Japan's opponents have become one of three other teams in Group C besides Brazil, whether it is Turkey, Costa Rica or China, which are much easier to deal with than Mexico. ”

Due to the level of the league and the cultivation of talents, there is a big gap in the strength of the national teams, so many matches can basically predict the final result before they start. But in addition to this, there is a very wonderful, almost unscientific, relationship between the national teams.

The most typical example is Sweden and England, no matter how you look at it, the Three Lions were much stronger than the Vikings on paper for most of the period, but the result is that since May 22, 1968, England has never won Sweden in the game.

In addition, there is also a strange "nemesis" relationship between Italy and Germany, Italy and Spain, Brazil and France. Due to the length of the article, the specific results will not be detailed here, and if you are interested, you can search for it on Baidu.

"The same is true between Japan and Mexico, although Japanese football has become the top force in Asian football after more than a decade of development, but in the face of Mexico, which belongs to the same technical stream as it, it is difficult for Japan to play its technical advantages, but will fall behind because of its physical inferiority." Zhuang Mingge continued to instill some of his thoughts on this World Cup to Karin and Rebecca, "As for South Korea, even if it is one of the hosts of this World Cup and has home advantage, it is definitely impossible to be the opponent of Brazilians. Therefore, choosing a relatively weak group is naturally more beneficial to their next path to promotion. ”

Of course, Zhuang Mingge will not be stupid to say to Karin and them that the Korean stick will make fans all over the world realize their shameless Cheng Dù in this World Cup, and also let everyone have a new understanding and understanding of the referee industry and the word black whistle.

Hawkers, I hope Italy can give a little more strength this time, and don't be unlucky enough to run into a black South Korean in the round of 16. Zhuang Mingge secretly prayed in his heart. As an Italian fan, he really didn't want to see Italy sent home again by a foul golden ball from South Korea.

Just when Zhuang Mingge was interpreting the calculations of the two hosts in this World Cup to the two women, there were unexpected changes in the ongoing World Cup opening match!