6 July, Allianz Arena in Munich.

The stadium was already full of fans, and this game may be an alternative game for the Portuguese team, in the previous games, the Portuguese fans have always had an absolute advantage, but this game is different, there are more French fans on the scene.

Before the game, in FIFA's ticket distribution plan, the number of tickets for French and Portuguese fans was more than 20,000, but in fact, the day before the game, many French fans bought tickets from many neutral fans at a high price, which made the number of French fans more than Portuguese fans, and this number has reached thousands or even more.

Of course, in terms of the number of fans of the two nationalities, Portugal is behind France, but there are some more special neutral fans in the stadium, they are from the East, from China, they came to Germany thousands of miles away, and they saw that it was Jonker, the black-haired and black-eyed Chinese boy.

In the shot, the dark red and the Chinese red dynasty reflect each other, and there is a posture of braising the French rooster in one pot.

However, the French fans did not have stage fright, and they looked like they were already crazy, and the most important reason for this is that the French team is likely to lose this game. This reason has made the French fans more numerous, which seems strange, but in fact, most French fans come to watch the game because of Zidane.

Zinedin. ZidaneZidane's football career is simply indescribable with the word legend. On the court, Zidane's skills are extraordinary, and off the court, Zidane is also outstanding. Zinedine Zidane, who is good on both counts, was in his 18-year professional career. It has truly set the standard for a truly good player for the modern 'fan'.

Throughout Europe, if you mention la-castellane, a lot of people will subconsciously say goodbye to you. It was a concentration camp of hooligans, thieves and crooks. But nowadays, people still add a sentence to the end of this sentence - and the king of the ball.

La-Castellane, on the outskirts of Marseille, is a well-known North African settlement in France. When Zidane's father Smolle was an Algerian Arab in the 60s of the 20th century, originally from a remote mountain village in Algeria, Smoor's father would not have known it when he came here. His son will go out into the world from here and become the pride of the whole of French football.

Growing up on the empty, dusty streets of Marseille, Zidane unleashed his talents. A life of poverty did not dampen his football-loving nature. On the contrary, after he became famous, he still retained a modest and simple heart. Despite being born in Marseille, Zidane has never played a game for Marseille. Before he was brought to Italy by Juventus for 3 million euros, he played for Cannes and Bordeaux.

In 2001, Zinedine Zidane, who has become a master of the world football generation, was brought to Spain by the Spanish giants Real Madrid for a world record 64 million pounds at the time. Over there. He was joined by a large number of the world's best players – Ronaldo, Carlos, Figo, David Beckham, Owen and Raul. For the football 'fans' to dedicate one wonderful game after another.

One of the most memorable club games of Zidane's career came in the 2002 UEFA Champions League final, when Zidane sent Real Madrid to the European Championship with a heart-wrenching half-turn volley against Bayer Leverkusen. This shot was affectionately known as "Flying Out of the Sky" by Real Madrid fans.

Zidane himself, on the other hand, completed the coronation ceremony of the emperor of contemporary football.

In the hearts of current French fans, Zidane's status is far more than Platini, and he is the most outstanding representative player of French football in contemporary times. Zidane announced that he would hang up his boots and retire after the World Cup, and he would not only quit the French national team. And also to withdraw from the game, completely hang up the boots and retire.

This news is very striking.

Although Zidane is 34 years old this year, and all fans know that Zidane is old, but his condition is still very stable, whether it is in Real Madrid or in the French national team, Zidane's appearance is very good, at the age of 34, he can still firmly occupy his position in the national team and Real Madrid, which can be seen.

However, now Zidane has announced that he will retire after the World Cup, which has caused an uproar among fans.

Especially French fans, they can't believe that such a leading figure in French football is about to retire. And now that France have met Portugal, more media and fans believe that France will probably be the losing side, so this game is likely to be Zidane's last.

The significance of this can be imagined, which is why so many French fans came to watch this game.

For this, Jonk is also a little regretful, the hero is in the twilight!

It is impossible for any professional player to avoid the problem, if he can be like Zidane, in the last twilight years, can still be loved and followed by everyone, how enviable it is, but in any case, they are opponents on the field, and Zidane's last game may really end from his hands.

A new generation replaces the old, and Jonker is not at all at peace in his heart.

What about Zidane! In the last game of the professional league career, losing may be nothing, the key is to lose to be wonderful and gorgeous. So at the press conference before the game, Jonk complimented Zidane, praised his cousin at Real Madrid, and confirmed Zidane's contribution to European football, as well as the results he achieved, and declared that he would learn from his predecessors, but the victory of the game belonged to Portugal.

Such a statement made Zida grateful in his heart.

In fact, the deepest feeling in my heart is, of course, Zidane himself, after nearly 20 years of football career, it is absolutely impossible to say that Zidane can be ruthless and retire directly without a little nostalgia.

A game is a game, though. It is impossible for Zidane to be terminated directly because of his retirement.

And when the two teams stood together in the players' tunnel, Zidane also expressed his gratitude to Jonker. In any case, Zida knew in his heart that while the young opponent showed him respect, he also issued a battle letter, yes, there is no need for the opponent to show mercy on the field, and he really finishes a game. This was the last game Zidane wanted.

"However, you may lose the match, and I'm afraid I still have a chance to play in the final!" Zidane also quipped.

Jonk smiled and shook his head.

But it's not just the media who have faith in the Portuguese team. In fact, Portuguese fans and Chinese fans have more confidence in the game, even if you don't talk about Jonker, the strength of the squad in other positions in Portugal is no worse than that of the French team. And more importantly. The average age of the French team is too high, their starters are all in their 30s, and the Portuguese team is full of confidence against this team that is full of old and weak.

What if they win against Brazil? That's just a poor Brazilian team.

This is not a direct judgment, but in fact, the last match between France and Brazil, the Brazilian team did not play well, and it is normal for them to fall in the quarterfinals. Even if Portugal meets a Brazilian team like that, it will not be difficult to win.

And more importantly. With Jonker in the game, the Portuguese players are always full of confidence, and they believe that the Portuguese team will be the winner in the end.

However, although I think so, at least in the player tunnel, the atmosphere between the two teams is quite harmonious, many of them know each other, and they have not met once or twice, so the player tunnel seems to have become a place for the two teams to catch up, and it seems that they are specially old friends to catch up, not to play the World Cup semi-finals.

However, when the players of the two teams walked out of the aisle, no one said a word to the opposing players, and from this moment on, they became absolute opponents, and they were about to have an absolute contest of 'either you die or I die'

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Taking advantage of the time for the players from both sides to enter the field, the on-site commentators began to introduce the starting lineups of the two teams.

France is a 451 formation, with Arsenal's top scorer Thierry Henry at the top, and the midfield five are Dorasu, Vieira, Zidane, Makelele and Frank. Ribery, the defenders are Silvestre, Williams. Gallas, Thuram and Sagnol, goalkeeper Barthez.

In this lineup, the midfield is almost all veterans, and the highlight worth mentioning is only winger Frank. Ribery, the strange-looking scarred teenager, was only worth 1 million euros before the start of the World Cup, and the media predicted that the Marseille wingman would be worth at least 1,500 percent after the World Cup, reaching a height of 15 million euros.

It is said that many clubs have been interested in Franck Ribery lately, and with the World Cup in Germany, Ribery has become a rising star in France's new generation.

The Portuguese team is still a solid 4231 lineup, Jonk and Deco are back from ban, and the combination of the front court is back to the gorgeous quartet, Jonk is the striker, and the midfielders are No. 18 Maniche and No. 6 Costinha; No. 17 C-Ronaldo, No. 20 Deco, No. 7 Figo, defender No. 14 Valente, No. 5 Meira, No. 16 Carvalho, No. 13 Miguel.

After the on-site commentator introduced the starting lineups of the two teams, the game was about to start, and with the referee's whistle, Ronaldo kicked the ball to Jonker, and went straight to the front, which also opened the curtain of the game.

I have to say that the media is still very correct in their assessment of the French team, at least the Portuguese players who are attacking have this feeling.

Now this French team lacks a kind of vitality, after the Portuguese team used short passes to attack the hinterland of the French team, several midfielders of the French team have very little running, and they will not chase the ball after being passed, such a game state and fighting spirit, giving people a feeling of twilight. This gave the Portuguese players an extreme boost to their confidence in the game.

But in reality, it was not easy for Portugal's attack to get shots on goal.

Although the players of the French team look like they are in the twilight, there is a reason why Domenech trusts these veterans, and the French team can continue to hold on until now and directly reach the final four of the World Cup, they must have their ability.

The biggest advantage of the French team is that their players have so much experience in the tournament.

In the midfield, there is no need to say much about generals like Zidane and Makellele. These two players have even won a few European Champions Leagues, and their game experience allows them to put in even 50 per cent of their efforts. It's also much stronger than the 100% effort of many people with the same skills.

What's more, both are also the best players in the world, whether it is Zidane's skill or Makellele's ferocity, they are unique in the world.

As for Vieira?

He's definitely one of the best midfielders in the world right now. Vieira's physique is excellent and he has a super ability to fight. With both flexibility and good technique at the feet, he is a near-perfect defensive midfielder.

With three of the world's top midfielders standing in the midfield of the French team, it is understandable that Portugal will have a difficult attack.

In addition to the rich experience of several veterans in the French backfield. It is not easy for Portugal to penetrate the French defence with the English 'rough play' tactics.

So, not long after the game time, the Portuguese players consciously changed their tactics. They are under the leadership of Wang Li. Short passes that penetrate up front have been reduced, and long balls and lobs towards the box have been added appropriately.

That is, they went from a squad that enjoyed European Brazil to a direct transition to the style of play of their last opponent, England.

Scolari's timely changes are particularly effective, grasping the weaknesses of the French team, using efficient and direct tactics as much as possible, instead of the previous Portuguese style of possession and penetration, can France's aging leave the Portuguese a chance?

And such a change of tactics. It was difficult for the French team to follow, and just now the Portuguese team was still playing short passes. They were intercepted by the French again and again, but after a few waves of attacks, Portugal's attacking style changed radically, and they began to seek to attack from both flanks towards the middle.

And at this time, Jonk also rushed into the penalty area.

It seems that Portugal is trying to completely defeat the French team in an efficient and direct way that is similar to a long pass. In the face of a French team with strong backfield interception ability, short pass coordination is by no means a good choice.

Just when the French team had not yet adapted to this tactical shift, the Portuguese team had already taken the opportunity to strike first.

In the 14th minute of the game, Ronaldo dribbled the ball on the right side, and after encountering Makelle rushing over to intercept it, Ronaldo did not stick to the ball, but directly hoisted the ball to the left.

A wide range of transfers "pretty" live narrator almost blurted out.

With these words, the football fell directly to the feet of Figo on the left.

Seeing this pass, the coach of the Portuguese team in the coach's box, Scolari, was completely relieved, before the game he had been worried about Ronaldo's status, because in the game with England, the conflict with Rooney made the Manchester United player a public enemy of England, and the English media was even more unrelenting, and the pressure on Ronaldo can be imagined, but now it seems that Ronaldo's appearance is normal, and it doesn't seem to have much impact, at least he didn't bring things off the field to the field.

And Scolari didn't want Ronaldo to start in this game, but for the Portuguese team, Ronaldo's role is also very large, especially when he is in good shape, his wide breakthroughs and forward attacks can often form a threat.

Therefore, Scolari feels that Ronaldo should be given more time to see how he is doing. If it really doesn't work, then it's not too late to replace him.

And now that Ronaldo is out of shape, Scolari is relieved.

But the game on the field will not be terminated because of a beautiful pass, after receiving a pass from Ronaldo, the captain of the field, Figo stopped the ball and shook off Silvestre, and stuffed the ball into the inside of the penalty area.

Deco, who stepped forward to participate in the attack, found the point, and he ran over and fired a direct volley!

Unfortunately, the French international Barthez was in good form, and the veteran made a pounce to get the ball back into the box. But it didn't matter, Jonk had already walked to the ball with the pace affectionately known as Ling Bo Weibu by Chinese fans, and then sent the ball into the net with a light low shot.

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL！！！！！！”

The Portuguese fans across the Allianz Arena went completely crazy, and after seeing Jonker's goal, they almost all got up from their seats and applauded the goal with both hands. And many French fans kept booing to resist the cheers of the Portuguese fans.

Chinese fans have also joined the fighting, the French plague chicken, and dare to make such a sound, old and young masters, big girls and little daughters-in-law, go, get up!

In the past few games, Chinese fans have gradually found their own way and rhythm of cheering, which is different from the lyrics of European fans cheering in unison, and different from the blowing and singing of African fans.

The way of Chinese fans is more special, what is the gong, drum, and firecracker, the scene is not much different from the Chinese New Year's Eve of the Chinese Spring Festival.

The Chinese fans who have been sleeping for a long time finally released their strength to accumulate N years on the stage of the World Cup semifinals, and the French have stopped eating, they have never seen such cheers, it is too lively! If you don't accept it, you can't do it!

However, for the players on the field, the game was just beginning, and even Jonker, who scored the goal, didn't feel much of a feeling.

The two sides tacitly put the ball in the center circle, and with the referee's signal, the game started again.

Perhaps Jonker's goal had some impact on the French team, who began to step up their attack automatically.

In this game, the French team actually played a defensive counter-attacking tactic, Domenech did not arrogantly think that the French team's offensive ability can be compared to Portugal, and it is unrealistic to play attacking football to win.

However, the French team's defensive counter-attack is characterized by its very stability, and the current French team looks more stable than the French team two years ago.

And in this kind of stability, the French team has a little bit of activity, and this person is Frank on the side. Ribery.

Looking at the match between Portugal and France now, if he is a neutral fan, he will definitely choose to support Portugal, because the attacking football of the Portuguese team is obviously more beautiful.

And if he were a French fan, he would support the French team, but he would definitely be dissatisfied with the performance of the other players in the French team, and after that, he would find a little 'color' in the French team's attack.

Frank. Ribery was on the French counter-attack, perhaps only Frank. Ribery's cousin is the most prominent, as he often storms the flanks, his dribbling always draws the shouts of the French fans in the stadium, and his technique is outstanding.

At least at this point, Ronaldo is a little envious of the Frenchman, from the beginning of the game to the present, no matter what the final outcome of the contest between the two is, the French fans will definitely send the most enthusiastic cheers, and he himself, it seems that the star is gradually being covered by the boss.

This may have greatly satisfied Ribery's pleasure.

In this thrill of defeating Ronaldo, Ribery seems to have become addicted, no matter what the outcome of the breakthrough is, there are always fans to send encouragement, he is getting bolder and bolder, in the words of Chinese fans, typical people go crazy, so far the duel between Ronaldo and Ribery can only be regarded as equal.

However, due to the madness of French fans, Ronaldo is too weak in his congenital momentum, Chinese fans can't look past it, and he shoots righteously, and Ronaldo is also the first time to experience a cheering sound with Chinese characteristics.

Cristiano Ronaldo finally ushered in his own cheering group, although he didn't understand it very well, but the momentum returned, and the advantage that Ribery had just established was immediately gone.

The most active counterattack point of the French team was gradually solved by the pair, which made the French group of old people have to find other breakthroughs, at this time, the French team can break the deadlock, and there are only those two, Henry the Great and Zidane.

Who will stand up!

Naturally, it is the figure that French fans are looking forward to, the king of the ball in their hearts, Zidane!

Zidane's calm and silent responsibility gradually stabilized the feelings of the French players, and a group of old people quickly recovered, and under the leadership of Big Brother, they began to demand offensive opportunities.

His dribbling is still so agile and elegant, and the king of the ball who turned the man and the mustard in Marseille in '98 is back.

The French fans went crazy and came to the stadium to see something like this, "Come on, come on!" (To be continued......)