Chapter 216 After the Great War

In the past World Series, there is always a very strange phenomenon. The best team may not be able to win the final championship. The Netherlands and Spain proved such a historical judgment at this European Championship.

The two teams are both known for their skill and offensiveness. They both have a strong team reputation in international football, but there are few championship trophies to pretend for themselves.

In this European Cup, the Netherlands and Spain's group stage results can be said to be the best, with three wins and easy promotion, but in the end, the original technical advantages were seriously deformed by power football. The Dutch team was neatly eaten by the Russian team with 3:1, and Spain almost pocketed the championship. After that, he was severely raped by Belgium.

It's quite a little scholar to meet soldiers, and it feels unreasonable. In the face of tall and fierce opponents, the technical advantages of the Dutch team and the Spanish team have no way to show their technical advantages. The empty apprentices have no choice but to roll up the bedding and go home in advance.

Originally, the Spanish team had a chance to break the football routine and laughed to the end. The most pleasing team almost won the cup. From the first game of the group, they easily defeated Russia 4:1, to the semi-finals won Russia 3:0, and the Spanish team won five victories in the first five games. People were convinced, and in the final with the German team, the gorgeous art football finally fell in front of the strength and tenacity of the Belgians.

In this decisive battle, the Spanish team's attack was almost completely restrained by the Belgians, and there was no way to maintain a stable rhythm from beginning to end. In the case of leading the score, especially the number of people still had an advantage. In the face of the Belgian team's Jedi counterattack, the Spanish team's back line was in a hurry and empty. Ramos, who has always behaved like a sleepwalking, finally made a big mistake and had to be replaced at the beginning of the second half.

After the game, coach Caragones can only leave the position of Spanish coach with sadness and regret. He is about to celebrate his 70th birthday and will definitely leave the position of coach of the Spanish national team after the European Championship. He had had the opportunity to write his name in the history of Spanish football, but in the end, When the performance was about to close, Degan played a spoiler and failed his last step.

In this game with Germany, the main striker Villa was injured and could not start. The coach formed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with five midfielders and Torres.

After the game began, in the face of the Belgian barrel array, the Spanish team was a little unable to let go and could not adapt to the Belgians' strong playing style at all. Spain's technology and speed advantages could not be seen at all. Although the Spaniard's wild attack made the Belgian defender a little breathless, it was strong. And the high-altitude advantage but to protect the city gate, and then the performance described as a shame by many media began, and the Spaniard won a goal with the outstanding acting skills cultivated by pulling shadows.

The score is leading and the number of people is dominant. It seems that all signs are showing that the time has come for Spain to reign, and no one can stop them.

But at this time, the Belgians began their counterattack, and Degan's goal was blown, but the tenacious Belgians refused to give up. Finally, after the start of the second half, they equalized the score.

Degan's goal is a perfect interpretation of the combination of technology and strength. Simmons on the side sent a pass. Degan headed the goal under the strict defense of the Spaniard and was blocked by Casillas, but he immediately counterattacked and finally broke through the Spanish gate. Spain Casillas, the goalkeeper, could only look at the ball and sigh.

In the eyes of the outside world, Belgium's incredible victory over Spain in the final of this European Championship, Degan and tenacity are the two main reasons why the European Red Devils laughed to the end.

Belgium's absolute core, although the number one star Digan missed three games in the group stage because of the suspension, he still won the best scorer award in this European Championship by virtue of his hat-trick in the match with Germany, his goal in the match against Turkey, and scoring twice in the final. Adjusted, he took the initiative to go to the reporter's interview area for an interview.

"This is a difficult game. The opponents we have to face are not only Spain, but also shows how eager we are for victory and the championship. Of course, it is undeniable that good luck has been with us from beginning to end, but more importantly, as we all know, although Belgium is a world A strong team in football, but it is embarrassing to say that there has been no international championship in the history of Belgian football, and the only one closest to the championship was 28 years ago.

"We are very excited to win the championship. I think you have all noticed that after winning this game, many of us can't help crying. This game is destined to go down in history. We have completed an impossible task. The score is behind and one person was sent off. You It can be imagined that the situation was already difficult at that time, but we didn't give up. I told my teammates, 'We have no choice. Since we have come to today's field, we have no choice but to win.' I feel very relieved that each of our players has done their best, and there are few on the court. One person, other players have to come back to run more and consume more physical strength, but it's good that we can survive.

"Before the start of the European Cup, no one was optimistic about us. At that time, some old players of the team left and added a lot of new faces, but although we were young, we did not lack the courage to fight at all. Moreover, we were more eager to win and more eager to prove ourselves with success."

At the post-match press conference, Antienes' voice trembled when answering reporters' questions. You can imagine his excitement: "I'm very excited. I'm proud of my players. They are the best players. I'm proud to be their coach, really! I am very proud! We played a difficult game, and everything was very bad for us, but my players did not give up. They defeated their opponents and won the championship.

2:1 reversed the victory over Spain and reached the top of Europe for the first time in Belgium's history. The European Red Devils finally showed their sharp fangs to the world for the first time. After the game, Belgium's major media also presented flowers and applause to the young men.

"The European Red Devils smashed the matador with their tenacity. They ended the competition in a reassuring way. Although the process of the competition was very infuriating, the result was gratifying. This great victory was enough to change the entire Belgian football history. ."

"When the Spaniard scored a goal, almost everyone thought that we must wipe the tears from the corners of our eyes and leave the stage of the European Cup, but the boys pushed the story to another way in a crazy way. We were European champions and we won the European Cup. Positively, the best team was awarded the trophy, which was a big bet. Belgium won the first championship title in history, and the whole country was overwhelmed by joy. The moment Degan raised the championship trophy was the best reward for this group of talented players.

"Belgium, the European champion, which sounds a little crazy, but it is true. The highest honor is awarded to the team that has performed the best in three weeks. Degan's second opening brought the first European Cup in history to Belgian football, leaving a beautiful legend for future generations."

"The Belgian national team became the new European champion. This team sent a bitter farewell gift to Caragones. Everything is over. The European Cup rewarded the best-performing team. The prize is this well-deserved victory in the final. The spring of Belgian football has arrived. Look at this final. We There are a group of players who are eager to win and are willing to give everything for it.

"Thanks to Degan, Belgian football became the European champion for the first time in football history. Belgium stood at the top of Europe. Degan is the best player in this game. With the help of his teammates, he is unstoppable."

A special plane with the championship trophy and the Belgian team arrived at Brussels Airport the other day, and the words "champion" were deliberately sprayed on the outside of the special plane.

After the hatch opened, head coach Antiennis and captain Degan jointly held the Delaone Cup and took the lead in walking out of the cabin. Other members of the Belgian team also stepped out of the cabin. An open bus had already been waiting next to the plane. The Belgian team's soldiers boarded the bus directly to the downtown square, Belgian national television From the special plane landing to the downtown square celebration, the whole process was broadcast live.

When the bus went to the square, the traffic along the way was interrupted, and the fans holding high the Belgian flag welcomed the hero's triumph. After an hour and a half of slow driving, the bus finally arrived at the downtown square.

Tens of thousands of fans have been waiting there. Degan held the championship trophy high and shouted to the fans, "This trophy also belongs to you!"

For a while, the whole square was boiling.

Then Degan especially thanked the head coach Antienes for his outstanding contribution, and the players later threw the head coach up several times.

Antienis was also infected by the atmosphere: "I am a person who is not easily moved, but I am also very excited in the face of this situation."

The Belgian team failed to advance in the 2004 European Cup qualifiers, and conservative football made the European Red Devils listless. At this difficult time, Antienis took over the Belgian team.

After taking office, Antienis immediately clarified the dominance of offensive tactics, but the record was not ideal. Subsequently, Antienes recruited Degan to join, and the Belgian national team was again on the basis of solid defense, emphasizing quick counterattacks, and Belgian football suddenly glowed. But it's new.

The regrettable loss of the championship in the World Cup in Germany did not shake Antiennis' determination to reform. Subsequently, Belgium began to emphasize the technical offensive route while upgrading, all of which finally came to fruition in this competition.

Now that the Belgians have finally realized their dreams, it is difficult to describe their mood with joy alone. In Belgium, millions of fans flock to the streets to celebrate the great achievements of the European Red Devils' first time on the top of Europe with car horns and fireworks, and the players celebrate in a warm way, because They are not only the witnesses of the historical moment, but also the people who created this historical moment.

After receiving the cheers from the fans, Degan held the trophy high and shouted, "We are European champions!" We are the champions, and the champion belongs to the whole Belgium.

As the saying goes, after Belgium wins the European championship, each of these internationals will also receive a huge bonus of about 1 million euros. Of course, not all the money comes from the Belgian Football Association. Part of the money comes from the Belgian Football Association, because the players received a championship prize of 200,000 euros each from the Football Association, and the Belgian team received 27.5 million euros from UEFA, so that each player can get about 800,000 euros. It has become a huge bonus of one million euros for the Belgian internationals. It seems that this victory not only made them famous, but also their pockets swelled in an instant, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

The Spanish soldiers who won the runner-up also returned to Madrid. Although they lost the championship, the matadors were still welcomed by more than 100,000 fans in the municipal square.

After flying over Madrid, the Spanish team made several low-altitude flights so that the players could more truly see the fans waiting to welcome them.

After leaving the airport, captain Casillas looked a little frustrated: "I made it to the final, but I didn't win the championship. It's always a little disappointing and sad."

It's really a pity that Spain failed to win the championship. Their strength has been vividly reflected in this European Cup. Strong midfield control is the foundation of Spain's survival. Whether it is 442 or 4141, the comprehensive ability of Spanish midfielders will always make their opponents defenseless.

Javi, Iniesta, Fabregas, Silva, all of these four offensive midfielders can suddenly pass and shoot, and a quick and smooth shot makes the opponent's defense useless.

Single waist Senna is also not limited to dirty work. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he not only has a strong ability to instigate fast attack, but also can also be inserted as a terminator. In the match against Italy, Senna hit the post, and in the final, he almost equalized for Spain in the 80th minute.

The semi-finals can best show the strength of Spain's midfield. Russia once sieveed the invincible Dutch, but in front of Spain, the polar bear is like a bullfights teasing toys in the palms.

It is with midfield control as a guarantee that Spain can repeatedly create killing opportunities through direct transmission. Today, when conservatism prevails, Spain has proved their strength with performance, proving that football is not just a sport of running and strength.

The failure to advance to the 2006 World Cup made Caragones start the old and new alternation ahead of schedule. Raul, Canisares, Salgado and other veterans were purged one after another. Instead, a group of post-80s, Casillas regarded "realizing the alternation of new and old as soon as possible" as the biggest reason for the team to win the championship.

The cleaning of the veteran not only further accelerated the team's tactics, but also allowed Aragones to establish a complete authority in the hearts of the players. Torres, Ramos and others have clashed with the wise man, but Raul's precedent is right in front of him, and the thorns have surrendered to the old man with public apologies.

Bosk will become the Spanish coach after the European Cup. In addition to leaving him with the most advanced and formed skills and tactics, the old man has also left countless youth treasures.

Only Pujol, Capdevilla and Sena are over 30 years old in Spain's main lineup, but the position of these three determines that their status will not decline soon.

Machena is 29 years old, Harvey is 28 years old, Casillas is 27 years old, and Villa is 27 years old. The Spanish third-line core is the year of the fight.

The other main players are younger, Iniesta and Torres are 24 years old, Ramos and Silva are 22 years old, and Fabregas is only 21 years old.

In terms of world football, the age structure of the Spanish team is the most competitive in the next three or four years. In South Africa, two years later, the matadors are expected to get rid of the regret of this final and give the world a huge surprise.

The 2008 European Cup came to a successful end after the Belgian team won the cup. Through the comprehensive evaluation of this competition, the best lineup was also produced, and the new champion Belgium and the most popular Spanish team became the biggest winners.

Gatekeeper: Casillas (Spain)

Although he could only stand in the corner and watch the Belgian hold the championship trophy, Casillas' performance was absolutely worthy of the captain's armband on his arm. In the penalty match with the world champion Italy, De Rossi and Di Natale scored a penalty, ending 88-year history of defeating Italy, Casilla There are not many tests in this Cup, but when he encounters problems, his performance is beyond reproach. Although he regrets that he failed to win the cup, his performance deserves the title of the best goalkeeper.

Defenders: Altentop (Turkey), Compani (Belgium), Zhilkov (Russia)

The Turks should be glad that the Great Altentop, who was born in Germany, finally chose to play for the "motherland" Turkey. In the first two games of the group stage, he performed well as a full-catching performance as a full-back. Later, due to the team's poor lineup, he switched to midfield, and staged an assist hat-trick in the life-and-death battle with the Czech Republic. Even if he was eliminated by Belgium, his excellent The performance still caused great trouble for the final champion European Red Devils.

As the core of Belgium's defense, Compani's performance in this cup is reassuring, especially after entering the knockout stage, he made Klose completely dumb against Germany, and Torres in the final against Spain also made Torres silent. The non-existent foul was not his fault, and his performance has been worthy of the world's best middle-back The title of Wei.

Zirkov, who comes from the left-back, also performed well in the full-back position. Compared with Ram, the Russians are more balanced in attack and defense, especially in defense, and his left breakthrough is a Russian offensive weapon. Look at his game with the Dutch team, scouts in continental Europe. It must be calculated. Of course, Zhilkov's value will definitely soar after this Cup.

Avant-garde: Gul (Belgium), Seine (Spain), Sneid (Netherlands), Podowski (Germany)

Gur, as the deputy captain of the Belgian team, played all the matches of this European Cup in Belgium. In the final, even though he injured his shoulder, he still insisted on the tough spirit of the tough man.

In the absence of Alberta, "Brazier" Senna became the only person in charge of defense for the Spanish team. Maybe Senna is not as good as Harvey or David. Silva and others are eye-catching, but he plays a pivotal role in the team.

Sneder, who played with injuries, is the most stable and outstanding one of the Dutch team's performance in this cup. Two wonderful goals with Italy and France are amazing. Even if he is eliminated by Russia, Sneid is the most hard-working and struggling Dutch player.

Bodoles' basic cup is somewhat high and low, but he is still the most eye-catching and stable player in the German team. Whether he is a full-back, second striker, or winger, Podolsky is conscientious.

Forward: Villa (Spain), Arshavin (Russia), Degan (Belgium)

was absent from the final due to injury, but Villa eventually succumbed to Dugan with four goals and became the Silver Boot Award of the European Cup. When Spain lost the final, people thought more about what would happen if Villa could play in this game.

The baby-faced killer with a "little red face" became the protagonist in this European Cup. Arshavin conquered the whole of Europe with two games. When facing the whole world, especially against the Netherlands, his amazing footwork made people compared him with Maradona.

There is no need to elaborate on Digan's performance. He missed the group stage, but in the three games of the knockout stage, he scored six goals, surpassing Villa as the top scorer of this European Cup. At the same time, he also won the honor of MVP in the final selection.

If there is the best, there is the worst. A group of superstars who originally wanted to show off the big stage lost to Maicheng and ended the European Cup with a disappointing performance.

Gatekeeper: Nicopolidis (Greece)

Nicopolidis, known as Clooney, is to be blamed for three consecutive defeats in the defending champion group stage. His state continued to decline with age. In the three games of the group stage, Nicopolidis rarely played brilliantly. That rash attack was really unforgettable. The goal lost 0:1 to the Russian team directly led to the tragedy of the defending champion group's failure to qualify.

Defenders: Zambrotta (Italy), Abidar (France), Materazzi (Italy), Jansen (Germany)

Whether in Barcelona or Italy, Zambrotta, once the world's first defender, is the team's weakness. In the group match with the Netherlands, all the goals conceded by Italy are directly related to Zambrota. Once world-class, it has now become a big hole in Italy's defense line.

In France's first match against Romania, Abidal had almost no assists on the left side. Against the Netherlands, Domenek abandoned Abidal and chose Evra, who had more outstanding offensive ability. In the last game, Domenek had a whim and put Abidal in the middle of defense style. The reckless Abidal really became Italy's "blessed general", fouling in the penalty area, red cards and penalty kicks.

With Cannavaro's injury, people expected Materazzi to become the leader of the defense of the world championship, but this personalityist was vulnerable in the match against the Netherlands, and then he became a spectator of the European Cup.

Maybe Jansen is the future of the German team, but as the youngest player in two consecutive competition teams, Jansen's performance in this competition is obviously failed. In the game with Croatia, his awkwardness in front of the goal and his amateur performance in the whole game almost made the German chariot fall into the abyss, the quarter-final, half-time After the substitute appeared, he also failed to help the team out of adversity.

Avant-garde: Perota (Italy), Gattuso (Italy), Maluda (France)

Perrotta proved through this competition that he was just a "laborer" who could run, not an organized master. After leaving the Roman system, Perrota became mediocre.

What impressed people most about this European Cup was the quarrel with Spanish coach Caragones outside the court. "Grandpa" said that he was not a great player should be true. The fierce midfielder was indeed not in a state. Except for the suspension of key battles, he did not perform too well in the group stage.

After a disappointing season at Chelsea, Maluda, who relied on relationships to occupy the main position of the French team, still performed poorly in the European Cup. His performance is the epitome of the French team. He not only lost the ability to break through, but also went wrong with the accuracy of the pass. The only impression that Maluda left to the fans was a mistake. , non-stop mistakes.

Forward: Mario. Gomez (Germany), Tony (Italy), Anelka (France)

This European Cup proves that the Bundesliga striker list is poison. Although the silver boot award winner Gomez wears the team's No. 9 jersey, people can see his watery performance. Gomez has been sleepwalking for most of the time in this Cup and has also completed a book on the mistakes of the striker. He can't shoot and shoot. Right, I can't do the header. In the life-and-death battle between the group stage and Austria, he shot three meters in front of the goal and was so strange that he could hit the ball on the head of the opponent's defender.

Won the golden boots with 24 goals in the Bundesliga, and the strong firepower of Italian striker Tony makes fans look forward to it. In fact, what? Tony played the role of the king of waste in this competition. Against the Netherlands, it is impossible to score alone; against Romania, the goal is blown offside; against France, it is still unable to score.

The French striker is like a group of headless flies, while Anelka is a waste. In the first game against Romania, he made his debut, but except for kicking a small angle ball that should have been passed directly to the side net, the rest of the time was mediocre, and the next two rounds of substitutes were all empty. As the "precious species" with the highest cumulative transfer value, he accumulated another record for himself with one performance after another in the European Cup, and failed to score a goal in seven European Cup finals, the worst in history!

The European Cup has come to an end, but Degan's journey this summer is not over. When the Kaka returned to Brazil with their children to continue their parenting experience, Degan walked into the training camp of the Belgian national Olympic team and began his journey to prepare for the Olympic Games.

"I like the feeling of winning the championship. I will do my best to win any championship. The Olympic Games is also an important competition. Belgium has never made a breakthrough in this event. I hope we can win the last gold medal this time!"

Of course, in addition to the fact that the golden jade is one of the factors that attracts him, Degan prefers to go to China and look at China's rise after the disaster.

Winning the European Cup also made the Belgian Football Association feel more energetic. Many members of the national team who participated in the European Cup also expressed their willingness to join the European Cup after Degan expressed their willingness to represent Belgium.

Although there are still two weeks before departure, the list of 22 people has been confirmed. The goalkeepers: Bayley (Genke) and Ives. Makalanbe (Hipponian), Dwente (Westru).

Defender: Laurent. Simon (Bruges), Drur (Grningen), Compani (Florence), Muellermo (Standard Liges), Poconioli (Alkmaar), Vermaren (Ajax), Vertongen (Ajax).

Middlefielders: Fellaini (Standard Lièges), Demur (Seville), Harun (Genke), Martens (Alkmaer), Simairs (Bruges), Na England (Piacenza), Vadis (Hamburg), Desmet (Bruges).

Leaders: Dembélé (Alkmaar), DiSmith (Sera Bruges), Miralas (Lille), Degan (Florence).

As Belgium's number one star, Degan wore the captain's armband, and Degan was more than enough to join, which made De Sartre, the head coach of the Belgian national Olympic team, excited.

After winning the European Cup, the media have shouted "De Degan!" "Win the world" such a slogan, although the Olympic Games are international, due to the age limit and the intensity of its competition, the level of the participating teams certainly cannot be the same as the European Cup. Perhaps in Beijing, the Belgian Olympic team really has hope to compete for the golden jade.

In response to this, Degan's response is: "In any event, we will always have only one goal, that is, to win the championship. Other than that, any other results are not in my consideration!"

The biggest problem Digan faces when he wants to win the championship is, of course, not Brazil, which has never opened at the Olympic Games, nor the host China, but Barcelona, which owns Messi.

Although Barcelona is empty this season, the rise of Messi has given Catalans hope of revival. Messi is also eager to lead Argentina to defend its title in this Olympic Games. As the two major candidates of the world's football championship, the collision between Digan and Messi is bound to produce fierce sparks.