When the match was about to start, Ricardo's mind was not on the next match.

Because the old man Ferguson called him, wished him the championship, and brought a shocking news.

"I've decided to retire." The old knight said lightly.

"What?" It's not a bolt from the blue, but it's definitely big news. During his 24 years at the helm of Manchester United, bringing him 12 Premier League titles, two Champions League titles and six FA Cup titles, he represents an era and a dynasty.

And now, the era is over, and the dynasty is over.

Ricardo vaguely remembered that in another time and space, Sir Alex Ferguson did not retire in this year, but could only say that his butterfly wings flapped again.

It could well be last season's quadruple victory, which Sir Alex Ferguson feels complete. If you don't retreat bravely at this time, when will you wait?

"Retirement, out of football altogether," Ferguson laughed, "and I think I have to tell you. ”

Licardo was stunned for a long time before saying, "So, isn't it time to congratulate you, you can finally relax." Who is the successor? You must have chosen your successor before you retired. ”

"Guess?" Ferguson smiled playfully, "Be patient, I think he'll call you." After all, it was the opportunity to coach you that he agreed to take over Manchester United. ”

Several names popped into Ricardo's mind.

Licardo had only been at United for a year, and he didn't have much personal contact with Alex Ferguson, so he didn't have much to talk about. After chatting for a few words, both parties felt embarrassed to continue, so they exchanged words and hung up the phone.

Ricardo sat on his hotel bed, thinking quietly.

Kaka glanced up at him, "Who's retired?" ”

"Sir Alex Ferguson."

Kaka gasped, "Oh, that's big news. ”

"There's going to be an earthquake in English football."

After chatting, Licardo's cell phone rang again. He looked at the caller ID, and it was an unfamiliar number.

He did not announce this private mobile phone number, and few strange numbers came in. After a moment's hesitation, Ricardo still chose to answer. Maybe it's Ferguson's successor.

A voice that seemed somewhat familiar rang out: "Licardo? Hello, congratulations on reaching the Final Four. I'm Jose. Mourinho, didn't bother you, did you? ”

It turned out to be him!

"Hello, Mr. Mourinho. Are you Sir Alex Ferguson's successor? Will he take over the reins of Manchester United next season? ”

Mourinho smiled: "Yes, it will be officially announced soon." I'm excited to work with the best in the world. ”

"I'm also excited to work with the best coaches in the world." Ricardo said a compliment.

Mourinho looked happy and laughed heartily: "It's been a good season for you, hopefully you can win the World Cup." I hope you stay fit so that United can be more competitive next season. I don't want Sir Alex Ferguson to win four titles when I have my first season in charge empty-handed. ”

"I'll do my best. Now I'm very healthy and fit. Ricardo said.

After all, the two didn't know each other, so they didn't talk too deeply, so they hurriedly said a few words and hung up.

Mourinho still has a lot to think about, the new season's recruitment, the team's tactics, staff changes, etc.

Ricardo, on the other hand, will focus on the World Cup.

On the evening of July 6, the showdown between Brazil and Uruguay was finally presented in front of people's eyes.

As the players from both sides walked out of the tunnel, the camera first showed Dunga and then stopped at Tabarez.

Tabarez appears relaxed, as the second-to-last annual salary of the top 32 team, just above North Korea's Kim Jong-hoon, the low-paid manager, he has done more for the team than he was paid.

His annual salary is less than a quarter of Dunga's, less than a tenth of Lippi's, less than one-fortieth of Capello's, and only $200,000.

And Uruguay's results are also much higher than expected, higher than the expectations of Uruguayan fans. The trident of Cavani, Forlan and Suarez is so invincible that it has even been compared to Brazil's Ronaldo, Kaka and Ricardo.

Reaching the last four, he has already exceeded his task, and no matter what the final result of this game, he is worthy of the Uruguayan fans.

Now that you're in the top 4, why don't you want to think about the finals? Of course he wants to win, too.

However, the situation in Uruguay is not good, with Suarez suspended and the Trident tactics suspended.

In this game, he changed the formation of 442, Cavani and Forlan partnered up front, A. Pereira played the central midfield, Perez, Rios and Gargano formed a back three, Godin returned and Victorino defended, M-Cáceres replaced the suspended Fusile as a left-back, and right-back M-Pereira. The goalkeeper is the main goalkeeper Muslera.

The front four of the Brazilian team are still Ronaldo, Ricardo, Kaka, Rico, and the midfielders suffered minor injuries due to Ramirez in training. Silva partner. At the back, Lucio is suspended, Gilberto, Thiago. Silva, Juan and McConn played.

Neither side has the most complete line-up, but comparatively, Uruguay has suffered more.

After the opening, Uruguay played very cautiously, did not execute the high position, the formation was relatively narrow, and it is estimated that they were also frightened by the crazy attacking power of Brazil in the past few games.

Since the game was not too intense, the commentator seemed a little idle after introducing the appearance lists of the two sides, and began to divert the topic, "One of the highlights today is whether Ricardo can surpass Ronaldo's record of 8 goals in a single World Cup. Now that Ricardo has seven goals on his account and two games to go, if he can score two more goals, it will break Ronaldo's record. As for Fontaine's record, he should have no chance in this World Cup, unless Brazil meets a fish-belly team in the group stage of the next World Cup and scores a goal for Ricardo. ”

"Another point of interest is whether Ronaldo can break Gade. Muller holds the World Cup record for total goals. Now that Ronaldo has scored 14 goals, he equals Muller's record, and if he scores one more goal in this game, he will break the dusty record and become the first man in history. Ronaldo has already stated publicly that this will be his last time in the national team. We sincerely hope that he can break the record and make a successful end to his international career. ”

Uruguay were determined to carry out their counter-attacking tactics to the end, and the three central midfielders represented their determination.

The Brazilian team also did not attack in a big way, and it was still early in the comparison. During this time, the situation on the field was very dull.

Ricardo was met with a very tenacious defence, and the Uruguayan players were as ruffian as Chilean, and he played very carefully, playing for more than ten minutes, still only trying to break through once, without any flashy individual performances.