As for Pereira, Ricardo actually doesn't quite agree.

Playing Italy, of course, you should be cautious, but be cautious enough to defend with all your strength, and that's over.

Strangling Ronaldinho and Kaka's attacking prowess and allowing them to focus on defense like the average blue-collar midfielder, is this still Brazil?

But in fact, in the two days of intra-team training, Pereira arranged it this way.

He doesn't seem to want to compete with Italy for their attacking power, but wants to wrestle with Italy to see who has the more solid defense.

Of course, that's what he did in '94. He put the whole team on the defensive, leaving only the combined attack of Romario and Bebeto in front of him, and fought a dull battle with Italy. And in '94 he had the last laugh.

After 12 years, facing Italy again, he has to sacrifice the same tactics, and no one can criticize him. It was a consequential, utilitarian era.

If he leads the team to win the trophy again, he will be greeted with unbounded praise.

If he collapses in the sand this time, abuse and criticism will definitely be indispensable.

For the media all over the world, these few days are a feast, and everyone can rub the heat of the World Cup unscrupulously. Not just the football media, but the sports media, but all the media are following the trend of the World Cup.

Many newspapers, which don't usually cover sports news, have also started to carry news of the World Cup final.

All kinds of blogs, Facebook, YouTube, news about the World Cup are hot words.

The image of the stars occupies almost half of the advertising time.

The opponents of the final, Italy and Brazil, were almost analyzed by the media. From the historical encounters between the two teams, past records, to the performance in this World Cup, and the performance of core players, an analysis has been made.

Overall, there are more favourites on Brazil to win the title.

After all, this is a team known as "the strongest Brazil in history", even if the football king Ronaldo is absent, there is also Mr. Ronaldinho, and there are candidates for the Golden Ball, Ricardo, Adriano, and Kaka.

There are the best full-backs in the world, there is a world-class central defender Lucio, and there is a world-class midfielder Emerson.

Judging from the comparison of the strength of the players, the Brazilian team is more than a step stronger than this Italian team.

The three lines each took out to speak, the Brazilian team's forward line completely exploded Italy's forward line, the midfield can be said to be half a catty, Italy's midfield defense and organization ability is stronger, and the Brazilian team's midfield offensive ability and creativity are stronger.

Only in the link between the back line and the goalkeeper, Italy is a head above.

Football legends have also expressed their opinions on the game.

"The stronger team wins, of course, it's Brazil," said Sheringham, who works part-time as a commentator, "and Ricardo was able to score twice in the final to be the top scorer." ”

"Ricardo is my successor, he is the best talent in Brazil since Ronaldo," said Pele, "I think Ricardo's style of play is very similar to me, he is more like me than Ronaldo, and I think he can lead Brazil to victory." ”

Italian legend Baresi, who was a defenceman at Romario at the '94 World Cup, said: "Brazil have a strong forward line, but I believe in our defensive quality and we can beat the opponent 1-0. ”

Beckenbauer also made a very rare observation: "Both teams are very good, but this Italy team has a tenacity that they have never had before, and I look forward to them winning the title. ”

Platini, who has not yet become UEFA president, said: "Brazil have shown superiority in the last few games and I can't imagine what Italy can do to defend themselves against their attacks. Even in Ronaldo's absence, Brazil are the most attacking team in this World Cup. ”

The odds offered by major bookmakers also reflect the trend of favoring Brazil to win the championship.

Brazil are 2.7 to 1 to win in 90 minutes, 2.8 to 1 to draw in 90 minutes, and 3.8 to 1 to Italy to win in 90 minutes.

The odds of winning the championship are 1.7 to 1 for Brazil and 2.4 to 1 for Italy.

"I'm going to buy 5,000 euros and bet on us to win the championship," Adriano touched his chin, "and the odds of you winning the Golden Boot, 3.1 to 1, I think it's worth buying." ”

Ricardo sweated on his equipment and said without looking back: "I don't necessarily score goals." As long as the team wins, it doesn't matter if I don't score. ”

"Please, you're not being interviewed by reporters!" Adriano protested.

"Well," said Ricardo, pausing and shrugging, "then I'll put it this way: the Golden Boot is already in my pocket, and you should be bold enough to buy it." ”

"That's what it sounds like." Adriano smiled.

After a pause, he suddenly spoke: "Licardo, are you really leaving?" ”

Ricardo was stunned for a moment, then fell silent.

Adriano couldn't help but say, "Look at the progress of the phonegate, Juventus is likely to be relegated, who else will be our opponents next season?" We can win the league again, defend the Coppa Italia and challenge for the Champions League again. Stay, Licardo! ”

"Besides," Ricardo sighed, "I'm still thinking about it, and it's not finalized yet." You know, I want to go play with Ronnie. ”

It will be Adriano's turn to be silent.

It was a long time before he said, "How's Ronnie's surgery going?" How long will he be out? ”

"The surgery went well," said Ricardo, "and at the end of next season, he could come back or wait until next season." It depends on his recovery. ”

"So you want to go to Real Madrid? But Ronnie won't be able to play next season. Don't say you're in it for a good salary, I know you too well, and if anyone really plays football not for money, it's definitely you. ”

"A god-like star like Ronnie, who has only won the Champions League twice in his career, do you think it makes sense?" Ricardo said solemnly, "My first Champions League title was won by Ronnie. Now I'm going to lead Real Madrid to win the Champions League once, and let Ronnie lie down and win the title. ”

Adriano was thoughtful: "That makes sense. Licardo, do you think it's okay for me to transfer to Real Madrid too? The two of us continue to work together. ”

Ricardo shook his head: "You, keep up, don't drink, don't be late for training because you're drunk." At your current state, Real Madrid won't buy you. ”

Adriano looked a little embarrassed. If someone else said that about him, he would definitely turn his face. But he regarded Ricardo as a friend, and he listened to what Ricardo said.

"I can't control it," Adriano said bitterly, "and after my father died, I couldn't control myself." I feel like life has lost its purpose. ”

"Set yourself a small goal," said Ricardo, "to win this year's World Cup." ”