Compared to Pereira's aggressiveness, the French team coach Raymond. Domenech was polite: "Brazil are world champions, they are the strongest team on the planet, even the strongest Brazil ever. Ronaldo's injury is a shame, he is synonymous with football and I sincerely wish him a speedy recovery. Brazil without Ronaldo is still strong, but not invincible. ”

"Brazil's magical quartet is famous, but we won't be led by the nose. We're going to stick to our football. ”

Raymond. Domenech has coached the French youth team for many years, and many of the players in this group of French players have been discovered by him.

Although his coaching quality and selection of personnel have been controversial, it is his advantage that stars such as Thierry Henry and Trezeguet are willing to give everything to fight for him.

He also announced the team's starting line-up: goalkeeper Butters, defenders Sagnol, Thuram, Galla, Abidal, Patrick Vieira and Makelele, who are fronted by Franck Franck Ribery, Zinedine Zidane and Malouda, and Thierry Henry as a single striker.

France's number one star Zinedine Zidane said of Brazil in an interview: "They have some of the best players in the world. Like Ricardo, Ronaldinho, I've played against them and I know how terrible they are. We will do our best in the game, no matter how strong the opponent is, we will not be able to raise our hands and surrender. ”

France's No. 2 star Thierry Henry said: "Brazil's most dangerous player? Ronaldo, of course. It's a pity that Ronaldo is injured, apart from him, I think it should be Ricardo. I met him three years ago in the Confederations Cup, when he was 17 years old, but he already surprised everyone. He scored a couple of incredible goals. And now he's more mature and he's become one of the best strikers in the world. Keeping him against him will be the key to our victory. ”

'I've played against Ricardo and Adriano,' Vieira commented, 'and I think they're both top five strikers. Ricardo is fast, has good technique, shoots well, often makes unexpected moves, is elusive, and difficult to defend. Adriano is very physically strong and it is always very difficult to defend against him. The partnership of the two of them will not be less threatening than Ronaldo. I'm surprised Adriano won't be in the starting line-up for tomorrow, but Ricardo alone is enough to pose a big threat to us. ”

Some celebrities, experts, and bigwigs have also expressed their opinions on this game, rubbing the heat.

Platini, for example, said: "This French team is no worse than it was in '98 and I believe they can get through it and reach the final." ”

Sheringham said: "I used to be a fan of Ronaldo and now I am a fan of Ricardo. He and Ronaldo have many similarities and some differences, but they also represent the beauty of football. I hope Brazil can reach the final and Ricardo deserves to shine on the stage of the final. ”

Mourinho also commented: "Brazil has several exciting stars: Ricardo, Adriano, Ronaldinho. I'm not saying that France aren't strong, Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Zinedine Zidane are among the best players in their position. But these few players from the Brazilian team can really change the game. ”

In general, there are still more people who are optimistic about Brazil.

And the time for this strong showdown is gradually approaching.

On the evening of June 30, Germany eliminated Argentina through a penalty shootout.

Brazil became the only South American team left.

If Brazil loses to France again, the World Cup will become the "European Cup", so it can be said that there are too many hopes placed on this Brazilian team.

In the match on the evening of the 30th, Italy eliminated Ukraine 3:0, and the second team to enter the semi-finals was decided.

England lost to Portugal on penalties on the night of 1 July, and the third semi-final team has already been decided.

In the end, all eyes were on Brazil and France.

These two teams don't have many grievances in history, except that Brazil, which was favored by many in '98, was defeated by France in the final, making Brazil's five-star dream four years late.

But it's not a big hate.

At 20:50 local time, players from both sides began to walk into the tunnel of players.

There wasn't much communication between the players on both sides, but the overall atmosphere was quite harmonious. Zinedine Zidane and his Real Madrid team-mate Robinho made a joke, while Thierry Henry and Gilberto laughed and laughed.

By the time the game started, they would have become enemies, but for now, they kept their restraint and showed no hostility towards each other.

Adriano didn't start today, he didn't even have the interest to speak, and his expression was a little gloomy.

Ricardo remained calm. He breathed evenly, regulating his emotions. The fluctuations in his heart were far more violent than they seemed on the surface.

Only he knows that in another time and space, the Brazilian team, which has a magic quartet and is considered the favorite to win the championship, has fallen at the feet of the French team. Carlos untimelyly tied his shoes and left Henry unmarked and scored the only goal of the game.

Of course, he could make this scene not repeat itself. For example, he could defend Thierry Henry when Zinedine Zinedine Zidane took that free-kick.

But the football field is changing so quickly that this goal opportunity is ruined by him, and the French team can find another opportunity.

France with Zidane also has excellent creativity and imagination.

Can you win?

At the beginning of the World Cup, Ricardo thought he could win. Because at that time the Brazilian team had Ronaldo.

And now, he really doesn't know the bottom in his heart.

His gaze slowly swept over the French players, lingering on Abidale and Gala for a few more moments.

According to Pereira's set-up, he will be in the right midfield position today, right opposite Abiddale and Galla.

Ronaldinho plays left forward and Ronaldinho has to drop back a lot, and a lot of times he puts a guy up front.

Playing a single arrow is also something that he rarely tries. He wasn't sure if he would be able to do his job well.

In such a crucial game, Pereira is still not reassuring of him, the core of the attack on the field today is Ronaldinho, and he is a false number 9 tactical duty, responsible for providing Ronaldinho with cannonballs.

The pre-match preparations were completed, and the result of the coin guess was that the French team kicked off first.

While waiting for kick-off, Ronaldinho and Ricardo had a brief exchange. "Little one, your expression is too serious, relax."

Ricardo's reply was: "When I win the championship, I'll relax." ”

Ronaldinho shrugged: "Playing football, it's good to be happy, of course the championship is important, and being happy is even more important." ”

"I usually think it's more important to be happy, but this time, Ronnie is gone, and I have to win the championship for him." Ricardo said.