Chapter 222 World Cup Finals

On July 5, 2006, France eliminated Portugal 1-7 in the semi-finals of the World Cup in Germany.

In the first half of the game, Henry was knocked down by Portuguese defender Carvalho in the penalty area. The French team got a penalty, and Zidane hit the penalty kick, which was the only goal in the game.

Before the start of the semi-finals, it was also hyped up by the media. The biggest selling point was the farewell of Zidane and Figo, the two superstars. Of course, everyone will pay more attention to Zidane, who, after all, scored a penalty that determined the victory or defeat. However, judging from the performance of the whole game, Zidane's performance today is not as good as that in the first battle with Brazil. In the face of Portugal's defense, he failed to create too many opportunities to score in the attack. For more time, we can't see Zidane's charge or exquisite cooperation with his teammates. We can see more that his later physical weakness or even use the ball to delay time by means of ball control. Such a game is not his essence. Zidane's old teammate Figo performed well at the opening stage. Later, due to physical fitness, he was mediocre and lacked a real leadership temperament. Figo didn't give his team what he needed at the critical moment of the game, especially the missed goal. After many years, Figo will definitely be extremely annoyed and frustrated by the mistake of that moment. But the game has become history, and no one can save it.

After winning against Portugal, the French team advanced to the finals. Zidane, the goal scorer, was also interviewed by the French TV station Canal+ and announced the internal slogan of the French team to the outside world for the first time. Two days ago, Thuram said in an interview with reporters that the French team is now so united because they have an internal slogan, but Turm did not reveal the specific content at that time.

Zidane said, "The slogan of our team is that we want to die together (to live and die together." I think we have come this far now. Because we did our best. We will strive to win back the World Cup. This is not an easy thing, it must be very difficult. But in any case, we have weapons, and we are eager to reproduce the glory.

"Now we have reached the final. If we can lift the World Cup again, it will be very wonderful. We are now a whole of 23 people. I recall a lot of things. We are willing to fight to the end, and we are sincerely eager to win.

Zidane's penalty shot made the French team win the game. This was his 107th national team game, and he shot his personal 30th national team goal. Zidane said he was not afraid or trembling: "Pressure, yes, it takes some pressure to shoot a penalty. However, this is a positive pressure. At that time, I said to myself very simply. If I hit the penalty, we will lead 1-0. If we don't lose the ball again, we will advance to the final. I didn't think about anything else. I just thought about this and scoring a penalty.

"The first thing to do now is to rest. I think we did pay a lot tonight. It's very hot, so we need to have a good rest. To restore the state, and then prepare for the war in the same way. We still have three days left.

As the flag of the French team, Zidane is a vengeful person. He did not forget that before the start of this World Cup, some media in France criticized and doubted the French team. Now is the time to settle accounts.

Zidane said, "The most important thing is to hold up the World Cup. That will be extremely good for all people, not only for us, not only for 23 players, but for the whole coaching staff, for all those who support us. I mean to dedicate the World Cup to those who support us all the time, not to support us after we achieve results.

In another semi-final, Italy defeated the host Germany 2-0 in overtime, and the final will be played between Italy and France.

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There is only the final game left in the World Cup, and Zhang Yang is waiting to watch the finals. He watched live TV in the room of his hotel. I didn't go to the scene to watch the game.

Italy and France, two teams with very different technical characteristics, entered the final. After Euro 2000, the two teams met again in the final. Zhang Yang was also looking forward to the result of the game.

July 9, 2006. Berlin Olympic Stadium, the final venue of the World Cup in Germany.

When Zhang Yang came to the stadium, there were already many fans sitting on the whole stadium. Outside the court, there are countless fans waiting there. Although they also know that it is impossible to have free tickets now, they just want to be closer to the team they support, hoping that their cheers can help the team win.

This is a VIP box ticket, well located, close to the rostrum.

Just as Zhang Yang arrived at the court and was looking for his seat, his team, Marseille head coach Fernandez, also arrived at the finals, and he also came to watch the finals. Whether as a Frenchman or the mentor of the French team's core Zidane, Fernandez's appearance in the World Cup final of France VS Italy will not be surprising.

As soon as Fernandez found his box and sat down, he received a phone call. It's from Diouf, the president of the club.

Diouf told him that Manchester City intends to acquire Zhang Yang. Fernandez almost reflexively rejected the proposal when he heard this.

"There is no way!"

"Aren't you going to listen to how much money they pay?" Diouf asked with a smile.

"I won't sell it for any money!" The possibility of discussing Zhang Yang's transfer actually offended the reverse scale of Fernandez. If Thais think they have money, they can spend money and buy people all over the world, but in Marseille, it doesn't work for me! No matter how much money you give, you won't sell it.

"Twenty million euros is not a small amount, let." Diouf said with a smile. In fact, he just received a fax. When he heard that Manchester City was willing to spend 20 million euros to buy Zhang Yang, he was really moved. You know, Marseille got publicity without spending a penniless. After a season, he sold 20 million euros, which was really cost-effective. Previously, AC Milan quoted less than 10 million euros. Marseille refused at a time, because in the opinion of the president of Marseille, AC Milan's offer was too low. Now, Manchester City's offer really moved Diuff, although Manchester City, a new buyer, is very surprising, because he didn't expect Manchester City to participate.

"Thai people mean that they can continue to increase the price."

"How much to add? Do they think they are rich? Well, unless they bid 50 million euros, there will be no negotiation." Fernandez frowned and said.

Diouf laughed. The head coach of his team said so, which is equivalent to directly rejecting the possibility of the deal. No one is willing to pay 50 million euros for a player who has only played a professional game for one season, although the player has scored 33 goals in a season in Ligue 1. You know, the price of Shepchenko's transfer from AC Milan to Chelsea is not much higher than this.

The president of the Marseille Club said with a smile, "We will tell Manchester City to refuse."

"Thank you for your understanding. Mr. Chairman. We have lofty ideals and ambitions in the new season, and publicity is the core of the team's offensive..."

Diouf interrupted Fernandez: "You and the boys brought the championship to Marseille. Don't pay attention to the rest."

"Do as you wish, Chairman." Fernandez said. He was also relieved. Mr. Chairman's words made him feel reassured. At least, in this summer, the team will not sell publicity because of money. Although Fernandez knew that Diouf was important to publicity before, he was still a little worried. Now he is better and more relieved.

After hanging up the phone, Fernandez was a little uneasy. Even if it was about to be a World Cup final, he could not completely immerse himself in the football atmosphere. A few minutes later, he finally realized what his worries were. The team took a holiday at the end of the season. After that conversation, he did not communicate with his proud disciple Zhang Yang. Now, Fernandez is suddenly worried that the young man may also receive invitations from other teams, or even call directly to face those **, whether it is a rich family. It's still a team like Manchester City waving checks. These ** are definitely indispensable. Can Zhang Yang resist these **?

Fernandez suddenly thought of a possibility that he might have suddenly received a phone call from Zhang Yang's agent Mendes and informed him that Zhang Yang had requested a transfer. This possibility made Fernandez restless.

He took his mobile phone, entered Zhang Yang's mobile phone number, and pressed the send button. He wanted to talk to his disciple to learn about Zhang Yang's current situation.

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Eyes are the window of the soul. Zhang Yang never felt anything about this sentence before, but now, he believes that the eyes are the window of the soul. He can directly lead to the bottom of a person's heart and gently touch the string.

Zhang Yang didn't expect to meet her here, which surprised him so much. It's not only surprising, but also amazing.

Today's Emma gives him a feeling that is different from the pure and lively feeling when he met last time. He can't imagine that a person's temperament can also change. With the occasion or because of clothing, hands and feet, it gives people such an extraordinary feeling.

It is a very euphemistic temperament, and it is very insipid. It is a temperament that is difficult to describe in words.

It can be said to be very pure, like a pure lily, and the moon has an extraordinary taste, like a fairy going down to the earth, which is not allowed to be blasphemed and dusted. This temperament is extremely attractive. Zhang Yang just glanced casually and was attracted by the other party. At first, he didn't recognize that it was Emma. I'm just attracted by this temperament.