green mercenary

Chapter 529 Inside Story of Senegal

After the England-Pakistan war, the most sought after is naturally Ronaldinho who helped the team overtake the score.

Beckham talked about this goal in a later interview, thinking that Ronaldinho scored by luck.In this regard, Ronaldinho gave a strong rebuttal: "This ball was rehearsed before the game. Cafu told me when I took the penalty that the England goalkeeper Seaman was too far forward, so he asked me to hit him at that point. I did as he said and scored successfully."

Although it was his own free kick that sent the Brazilian team into the semi-finals, Ronaldinho has had mixed success in this game.In the second half, he was sent off by the Mexican referee for a foul on Mills. Therefore, he will not be able to play in the semi-finals of the Brazilian team.

In this regard, Ronaldo insisted that the referee's penalty was obviously too heavy, and Mills also specifically found him after the game to express his sympathy.

But in any case, Ronaldinho will miss Brazil's next semi-final.

After the promotion of the Brazilian team, many media around the world believe that the winner of this World Cup will once again belong to Brazil.

Although the Brazil team's midfield connection is poor and the defense is too empty, none dare to deny that the Brazil team will destroy everything just by virtue of its strong offensive ability!
At 6:21 on the evening of June 19, the second match of the World Cup quarter-finals was played at Nagai Stadium in Osaka.

When the World Cup is full of controversy and injustice, when the originally pure sport is tainted with utilitarianism, when fans all over the world helplessly watch the world cup become WC, perhaps there is still a touch of bright color that will bring some comfort to people.Years later, when we recall the lingering Korea-Japan summer, we will never forget Senegal, the dark horse from Africa.

Senegal's defensive midfielder Dior returned from a 2-match suspension, and the left winger Fadiga also returned to the starting lineup after a 1-match suspension.

On the Portuguese side, Figo suffered minor injuries, but as the spiritual pillar of Portugal, he still took the lead and insisted on playing.

After nine to 10 minutes of fierce fighting, neither side could do anything to win the other side, so they had to enter overtime.

However, just 3 minutes into extra time, Portugal launched an attack from the right. No. 10 Rui Costa got the ball on the right and dribbled forward. He made a right-footed arc pass near the left corner of the opponent's penalty area. No. 11 Conceicao followed up in the middle. He used his speed to throw off his opponent No. 13 Diatta who was marking him. The moment the ball just hit the ground, he pushed the ball with the inside of his right foot.

In the golden ball overtime, death came so suddenly!

Figo on the court clenched his fists and fell to his knees, looking up to the sky and screaming.At this moment, he seemed to see the dawn of the championship.

In Paris, thousands of French fans dressed in bright national costumes gathered next to the big screen in the town hall square. They witnessed the moment when the dream of the Senegal team was shattered under the hot sunshine in Paris in June.

Senegal's exit also meant that the last French-speaking team in the last 32 also left the World Cup.

Not only those of African descent, but even many French people regard the Senegalese team as their hope. "We can accept failure. It is incredible that the Senegalese team can achieve the current results. They have brought beautiful dreams to the African people."

Also on this day, countless residents of Dakar (the capital of Senegal) sadly and silently bear the great pain caused by Portugal's defeat of Senegal.

"The game was tough, but it's not the end of the world," said Babacar Guye, a guard guarding Merdeka Square in the capital.

After the Portuguese Golden Ball knocked out the last African team, the place was almost empty. On the faces of many passengers in the cars, there were still traces of cheering for the African lions who had just competed in the World Cup for the first time.

Yousef Taure, a local jeweler, said: "For our first World Cup trip, there is no failure at all. We performed well, very well. Although we can't take home the championship trophy in our first World Cup, maybe next time, we can get our wish."

You know, Senegal is the first African team to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup in 1990 years since Cameroon in the 12 World Cup.

Just when the Senegalese fans who came to the scene shouted "Win or lose, we all love you", a Senegalese reporter secretly revealed an unknown inside story.

It turned out that since Senegal broke into the top [-], many girlfriends of the team members came to Osaka.

It is not uncommon for "World Cup wives" to appear in the World Cup, but these girls are not here to cheer on their boyfriends, nor are they traveling, taking pictures, sightseeing and other pastimes.

They come here mainly to provide "services" to their boyfriends.

African players are inherently poor in discipline, and it is even more difficult to control themselves in the face of sudden honors.

During the team's stay in South Korea, No. 10 Fadija was summoned by the police for stealing jewelry.

After arriving in Japan, although no team members were stealing, the indulgence of sex life became a major feature of their lives.

When Senegal advanced to the quarterfinals, a reporter and a Senegalese player discussed this. The man said unabashedly: "Every night, players sneak into the red light district. This is also a rest for them!"

Obviously, such a move by the players caused dissatisfaction with the French coach Metsu.

After the Portugal game, a source asked Metsu a sensitive question in the mixed interview area. The reporter who put a long mic to Metsu’s mouth asked: “It is said that you just got angry with your players in the waiting room. Can you tell me the reason?”

When Metsu heard the reporter's question, he smiled and said, "Your news is very exclusive, because no one else in Osaka knows about it except you!"

"However, I heard that you blamed the players for not fully implementing your tactical intentions, and you even dropped the jug in your hand on the ground." The reporter seemed to have a lot of inside information, and he asked persistently.

"I have a habit of never blaming my players after failure. It's not that you don't know the Senegal team. As far as I remember, you have been interviewing our team since the Africa Cup of Nations. So before you ask questions, you should at least know whether the coach of this team likes to get angry."

Metsu's words let people understand that the reporter who asked the question is from Senegal and is very familiar with him.

The reporter was still very serious, and he continued: "My profession tells me that I am also a person who never lies."

Metsu laughed again, "Since you don't believe me—" he pointed to a few players on the other side of the mixed interview area, "Then you go and ask them, what exactly did I yell at them?"

After finishing speaking, Metsu ignored the reporter and chatted with another person next to him.

Perhaps, Metsu really made a big fire, but all this is insignificant to the players and fans of Senegal.

Because at this moment, even the fans in Senegal are besieging the city hand in hand with the Portuguese fans and having a party.

The Portuguese fans were in high spirits, and the Senegalese fans were not in the least bit downcast.

Driven by curiosity, a Chinese reporter stepped forward and asked, "Excuse me, are you shooting a movie scene?"

The black pearl laughed when she heard such a question. She shook her head and said, "We just live in Tokyo, and these Portuguese fans met when we were in Korea. We didn't expect to meet in Osaka, so I think it's fate!"

"Don't you hate Portugal?"

"We feel like both teams are winners! The Senegalese didn't think they would go this far. We lost, and our team is still a team of heroes."

Hearing such an answer, the reporter nodded thoughtfully, and looked at the fans of the two teams who returned to the team to celebrate together. He wondered if the fans would be so open-minded after the Chinese team lost.

(End of this chapter)