In the face of the boos of the French fans in the stadium, Baggio started and delicately pushed the ball into the right side of the goal, he put his index finger to his lips, and there was only tenacity in his eyes, which was the last memory that Baggio left to Du Xinghe and all the fans in the World Cup.

Although Baggio completed his redemption, Albertini and Di Biagio's penalty misses still made the Italian team return home in a penalty shootout for the third consecutive time in the World Cup finals, full of pathos. Although in the 06 World Cup final, the Italians finally avenged the French in the penalty shootout, but Baggio's World Cup journey was forever marked with a tragic color.

In fact, in the overtime of this game, Baggio had a chance to turn the tide, just like in '94, and lead the Italian team to a further step. At that time, Albertini passed through the midfield, Baggio got a chance, he dodged, raised his right foot and volleyed, Butters lost his center of gravity, and the ball flew towards the goal!

At that time, the breathing of the whole stadium had stopped, and Du Xinghe in front of the TV was ready to raise his arms and shout, but in the end the ball grazed the goalpost and was only one centimeter away from the goal, which is a classic scene left by Baggio, the ball did not go in, Baggio did not turn the tide again, destined to become a tragic hero, forever nostalgic.

And this World Cup is also like Du Xinghe's love and breakup with football, and then in the process of falling in love, his first love Baggio is gone, and Ronaldo, who is in love, is still leading Brazil forward in infinite glory.

However, it is a pity that in the end, the Brazilian team could not escape the clutches of the French and passed by the Gold Cup.

To say that the French team in this World Cup is indeed very strong. But Du Xinghe didn't like France at all, although Zidane was already well-known in Serie A at that time, and there were Ronaldo's teammates in the team, as well as Inter Milan's "natural barb" Djokaeff, as well as Milan's Desailly and other famous players, but Du Xinghe still didn't know much about this team, so in the end, the French team won the championship, and Du Xinghe was relatively unhappy.

But it's not happy, and now that I think back, the 98 World Cup should be one of the five and a half World Cups he watched in the last plane. The most exciting and technical World Cup. Only the magic and excitement of the 06 year can be compared to the 98 year.

The theme song of that World Cup, "Cup of Life" sung by Ricky Martin, should also be the most classic and widely circulated theme song in the history of the World Cup. It is estimated that even people who don't know football have heard it and can sing a few words: "Go." go。 go！ Ale。 ale，ale，Go。 go，go！ Ale，ale，ale……”

The classic game of the year made the fans cherish it.

Especially in the eighth-th Anglo-Argentine war, idols, geniuses, controversies, grievances are all gathered, young geniuses ride alone, stunning free kick cooperation, and finally end with a penalty shootout, almost all the classic elements are together.

A quarter of the Dutch-Argentine battle, so far Du Xinghe can still replay the process of De Boer's long pass to the Ice Prince smashing the ball in his mind, and the Ice Prince's excited hands covering his face after scoring a goal with an incredible expression are even more memorable. Of course, there is also the scene of the little donkey Ortega overheading Van der Sar, which is also impressive.

In the semi-finals, Brazil played the Netherlands, which was the most technical game of the World Cup, and Ronaldo and Kluivert shined brightly, each breaking the opponent's goal. Kluivert's high-flying header is the perfect template for countless fans to hit the bottom cross.

On the other side, in the semi-finals, Croatia's "violinist" Suker scored first, and French defender Thuram stepped up to turn the tide, comparable to Baggio in 94, which was quite dramatic.

The final was even more dramatic than exciting, no one thought that Brazil would be blown away by France, and no one could have imagined that it was Zidane's two headers that laid the victory for the French.

With such a large number of wonderful goals and the plot of the peaks and loops, this is the most exciting World Cup in Du Xinghe's heart.

Although Du Xinghe's football "first love" and "hot love" two idols died under the banner of the Gallic Rooster in this Cup, and the final match of that World Cup later broke a lot of gambling news that made Du Xinghe incredible. But even so, this World Cup is still the best World Cup in his mind.

The reason is that almost all the world's top teams in this World Cup are at their peak, even the German team that seems to be inconspicuous in that cup is actually very strong, they take the 96 European Cup champion as the team, Klinsmann, Mateus, Effenberg, Kahn, Bierhoff, Sauer, Jankoller and other strong players, in the 98 session is also considered the favorite to win the championship.

Germany's defeat to Croatia in the round of 8 was an upset, and if Thuram hadn't been blessed by God in the semi-finals, France might have been beaten by Croatia.

This also proves another important reason for the excitement of the 98th World Cup, that is, some second-rate teams in world football are also in the strongest state in that cup! In addition to Croatia, which is in the dark to the end, teams like Paraguay, Denmark, Mexico, Yugoslavia, Romania, Chile and other teams are also super strong and have superstars.

In that World Cup, it was an absolute superstar-studded group, such as the invincible Da Luo, the violin-playing Suke, the god of war Barty, the little donkey Ortega, the ice prince Bergkamp, the Chilean Shuangsa, the magical Zilavert, the born Owen, the full moon scimitar Xiaobei, the high-altitude bomber Klinsmann, the flower butterfly Campos, the Apennine star Vieri, the tragic hero Baggio, and the later French golden generation, etc...... It is a World Cup that is truly a crowd of champions, and it is the last World Cup that would rather die standing than live on its knees.

In the following World Cups, utilitarian football dominated, and the game became less and less passionate, especially in 2010, when Du Xinghe crossed the last complete World Cup, although he supported Spain finally won the championship, but that World Cup was too lackluster, many games made people look drowsy, and the most impressive thing left him was South Africa's "Vuvuzzura".

The 98th World Cup is still the World Cup that Du Xinghe can recall the most.

This World Cup is regarded by many fans as the most exciting Anglo-Argentine battle. There was a scene that didn't pay much attention to Du Xinghe at the time, but later the protagonist of that incident became Ronaldo, another star that people admired and liked from the bottom of his heart, and the only star whose skills were not subjective elements, but made him like them.

His name is David Beckham.

Xiaobei should be the player with the largest number of fans on Earth in the last plane.

In the last plane, there are more female fans who like Xiaobei than female fans who like other stars combined.

For no other reason. It's because this guy is handsome.

Of course. That's just the reason why female fans like Becky.

Male fans like Xiaobei, more because of his full moon scimitar, as well as his hard work, his inspirational story.

In the Anglo-Afghan War of '98. It is the rise of this super handsome guy in football. But irrational behavior. Indirectly led England to lose and go out, and he also became a sinner in the English Peninsula.

In the eyes of Du Xinghe at that time, this handsome pot. However, Erer was hyped by the British media because of his good looks.

But later, after learning more and more about Xiaobei, Du Xinghe realized that this handsome guy, handsome uncle, is actually the same as Ronaldo, unique and irreplaceable.

Just like in the last two-dimensional CCTV special program "Bei Ying" for Beckham's retirement, there is only one Beckham.

……

Why is there only one David Beckham?

As a player, he's not the best.

He doesn't have Ronaldo's flashy footwork or Zidane's strong aura to dominate the game;

He has not won the World Footballer of the Year or the European Ballon d'Or......

In that era of bright stars and many geniuses,

Beckham is based on his unique stunt - Beckham's arc.

So, in the eyes of football critics and coaches,

David Beckham's on-field value is a star, not a king.

However, in the hearts of countless fans, Beckham is not only a star, but also a legend.

……

From the darling of the Red Devils to the sinner of the World Cup,

From the beloved England to the uncertain Madrid,

From the domineering of raising his arms to the desolation of the arena with tears.

David Beckham's upbringing,

It's like an inspirational story that happened to you and me,

It has gone through ups and downs but has never sunk.

……

No one succeeds casually,

Sometimes you need to give far more than you get,

Kick like David Beckham,

It is to be as conscientious as Beckham, as firm and persistent as Beckham;

……

Even if you're not a fan,

There are many reasons to love David Beckham.

Maybe you're obsessed with his handsome appearance,

Maybe you like his changeable hairstyle;

Maybe you admire his taste in dressing;

Maybe you're obsessed with his sexy tattoos;

If you like music, it's impossible not to follow the close lover of this hot girl;

Love with Victoria,

It opened up a world for Beckham outside of football.

At this point, Beckham must be grateful for this gifted marriage.

……

In the era of rapid commercialization of football,

The combination with Victoria has made David Beckham the most exposed star in the world of football,

The influence of the heartthrob quickly transcended football itself,

It also expanded from England to the whole world.

Even in the twilight of his career,

David Beckham is still able to set the highest attendance record in the history of the United States, which is known as a football desert.

At least so far,

No footballer has come close to David Beckham's business myth.

……

Wash away the lead, go through the vicissitudes of life,

When Bei Ying really disappeared into the sky,

It's like saying goodbye to our youth.

Looking at the satisfaction of Xiaobei hugging her family now,

It's like saying to our own loved ones: I will make you happy.

……

Whether it's the melancholy of farewell,

Or today's satisfaction.

This feeling can only be empathized with growing up with Beckham,

No one's experience can replicate this qiē.

David Beckham, there is, and there is only one.

……

Leidenston, East End, London, England,

In this gathering place of lower middle class London,

has given birth to two superstars,

One is the famous master of cinema Alfred Hitchcock,

The other is David Beckham.

……

May 2, 1975

Becky was born here.

And his love for football began in his living room.

Although he is not tall, his body shape tends to be thin.

But Becky has a pair of flexible legs from birth.

He learned to walk earlier than other children.

As a child, playing football with his sister in the garden was his favorite game.

Beckham's father was a repairman and his mother was a hairdresser.

The family background is very ordinary,

David was the second child in the family and the only boy.

Raised by a father who is a loyal Manchester United fan.

Beckham has loved to wear Manchester United jerseys since he was a child.

……

He really got into football at the age of seven.

At the time, his father was working part-time as the head coach of the amateur team Redder Levos.

Xiaobei is a member of the team,

They once won the championship of the community football game,

It also holds a magical record of 96 games unbeaten.

It was then that the power of Becky's right foot began to manifest.

Soon after, Mr Malfodgen, then Manchester United's scout in London, spotted Beckham's talent.

He was invited to join Charlton Athletic's Football Academy.

……

In 1986,

When Beckham was 11 years old,

He appeared on a TV screen for the first time.

David Beckham took part in a soccer skills competition organised by Bobby Charlton.

The youngest of them was the one who won the championship.

Together with two other children, I was rewarded with a trip to Barcelona.

A week later, Becky returned to Manchester.

Reappeared at the recording site of the "Absolute Challenge" program.

……

During the '90 World Cup,

Manchester's local TV station also produced a special episode of Beckham,

At that time, he had just signed for Manchester United's junior team.

……

Leaving his hometown of London,

Salford on the outskirts of Manchester became Becky's new home.

Since then, he has started one of the most important journeys of his life with many children of the same age.

As an out-of-twindler, Beckham quickly made some new friends in Manchester.

Among them, the five people with the best relationship are named Scholes, Bart, Giggs, Neville and Neville.

……

Those days growing up in Manchester United's youth team were an asset to David Beckham.

These children who have almost grown up together have quickly emerged,

They quickly won the FA Youth Cup,

They also had a name that was not so well-known at the time - Manchester United Class of 92.

And in fact, within a few years,

The name resounded all over the world.

There is a famous group photo,

tells the story of the 92 class,

Today, it has been regarded as a classic by generations of descendants.

……

With the wonderful table of the 92 class youth team,

One after another, they were promoted to the first team by Alex Ferguson.

On 23 September 1992,

At just 17 years old, David Beckham made his coveted Manchester United first-team debut.

It was an away Carabao Cup game against Brighton.

Beckham replaced his idol Brian Robson in the second half.

His first shirt number in an official game at Manchester United was number 14, and at that time, he seemed to be a somewhat helpless young man.

……

With the debut of the show,

David Beckham and his friends began to have more opportunities to travel with the Manchester United first team.

Although they were still a group of curious children who looked at each other,

It's rare to be able to play.

7 December 1994

David Beckham made his start in the Champions League home game against Galataserre.

It was his Champions League debut,

He was wearing the number 10 jersey.

At that time, a free kick was a small test, and it was a small difference.

Just two minutes later, he had a moment he would never forget.

It was the first of United's 85 goals.

……

In the second half of the 94-95 season,

David Beckham spent his time on loan at Preston North End in League Two.

Xiaobei, who temporarily left Manchester United, had some thoughts at first,

But before leaving, Ferguson told him: Do a good job, and you'll be back soon.

……

Things are happening faster than you think,

In the first game, Beckham scored a free-kick against the Doncaster team.

In the second game, he scored a corner kick directly and shocked the four.

As a result, Becky, who had only played five games for Preston North End at the table, was quickly recalled by Ferguson.

And a week after the recall, on April 2, 1995,

completed his Premier League debut.

The number 28 shirt became Beckham's first fixed number in his Premier League career.

……

The summer of 1995 was a year of great change for Manchester United.

Three big players: Hughes, Ince and Kacherski left the team one after another.

Alex Ferguson unexpectedly promoted a group of 20-year-olds from the youth team to the top of the first team.

Scholes, Butt, Beckham and Neville brothers.

United's golden generation of Class of 92 is finally starting to make their collective appearance in the first team.

In the first game of the league, in the 14-man squad away to Villa,

Ferguson boldly sent seven players under the age of 21,

Gary and Phil Neville, Bart, Scholes start,

David Beckham, Davies and O'Kahn were on the bench.

……

As a result, Villa easily defeated Manchester United 3:1 in this game,

The only takeaway came when second-half substitute David Beckham scored a brilliant long-range strike.

It became the first goal of his Premier League career.

Speaking after the game, renowned football commentator Alan Hansen said on the BBC's Matchday.

You can't win anything by relying on children.

This sentence had not yet become a famous quote at the time,

But it has been deeply seared into the hearts of every Ferguson child.

The ensuing developments surprised everyone,

Of course, including Alain, who spoke big? Hansen! (To be continued......)