Chapter 161: She's Coming
Two days later, on the evening of June 21, Brazil moved to Lyon to face the United States at the Stade de Gerland.
Although the U.S. won last year's CONCACACAF Gold Cup and is the strongest team in North America β the North Americans are seen by Brazilians as only playing football. Football? Do they know how to kick the ball with their feet?
The U.S. team is just a slightly stronger underdog in the eyes of the Brazilians.
As a result, Pereira rotated the squad for this game, and several players were given the opportunity to represent the national team for the first time.
Ricardo, Adriano, Ronaldinho, Emerson and others were all on the bench.
In the end, with Fabiano's goal, Brazil defeated the United States 1-0.
In the other match in the same group, Cameroon also won 1-0 against Turkey.
A few days ago, Turkey beat the United States 2-1, so the qualification for Group B is a delicate situation, and everything will depend on the final game.
Now Cameroon has 1 win, 1 draw, 4 points, and 1 goal difference; Brazil also has 1 win, 1 draw, 4 points, and 1 goal difference; Turkey have 3 points from 1 win and 1 loss, with a goal difference of 0.
Cameroon and Brazil both need only a draw to qualify, and the United States has already been confirmed to be out. The last game will certainly not be a desperate fight against Cameroon, so Cameroon is generally favored.
And if Turkey beats Brazil, it will definitely qualify; A draw against Brazil will depend on Cameroon's face, and if Cameroon loses by more than two goals to the United States, Turkey will finish second in the group.
So Turkey will definitely fight to the death with Brazil. It won't be an easy battle for Brazil, who finished third at last year's World Cup.
Although last year's World Cup was well hydrated under the influence of South Korean referees, Turkey's strength is indeed not to be underestimated. Emre, Hakansuk, Okan, Yilmaz, etc., are all relatively strong players.
The Brazilian domestic media is still optimistic about the prospects of the Brazilian team, but there are still a lot of complaints about the Brazilian team's narrow victory over the United States by only one goal.
In his hotel room, Li Cardo logged on to the official websites of newspapers and periodicals such as "Reims Sports Newspaper" and "Scoreboard" to learn about domestic public opinion.
To his slight surprise, Scoreboard seemed to cancel Adrien. JesΓΊs's column.
Of course, Li Cardo did not have a good impression of this reporter who was always sensationalizing and working against himself. If it weren't for the lack of legislation against racial discrimination in Brazil, he would have sued this bastard long ago.
Now such a result can only be said to be Adrian. JesΓΊs is to blame.
However, Ricardo also knows that as his fame rises, and as he enters the mainstream league, he will inevitably be misunderstood, discriminated against, and even targeted.
Even great players like Messi, Ronaldo, and Ronaldo still have media trying to smear them, just because smearing them can bring sales.
As Ronaldo's younger brother, his every move will be observed under a microscope, and he will be compared with Ronaldo at every turn, so he will definitely encounter more pressure in the future.
However, those cows, ghosts, snakes, and gods should let the horses come.
Ricardo was never afraid.
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After playing against the United States, as soon as 0:00 passed, it was Ricardo's birthday. After a night's sleep, the Brazilian squad travelled to Saint-Etienne to prepare for the next game.
As soon as he checked into the hotel, Licardo's phone rang non-stop, and his mother Li Mei, two older brothers, and some relatives and friends called to congratulate him on his birthday.
As soon as he finished talking to Stella on the phone, he saw that there was only the last bit of battery left, and another phone came in, the number was very unfamiliar, but a familiar sexy voice sounded inside: "Guess who I am?" β
"Alexandra, did you change your phone number?" Ricardo laughed.
"It's not interesting, I guessed it so quickly."
"Your voice is so characteristic, how could I be mistaken for such a nice voice." Ricardo gave a small compliment.
Ambro Hugg laughed twice and asked, "Happy birthday to you, little birthday boy." β
"Thank you, it's hard for you to remember."
Ambrosius laughed, "You're in France?" Playing a game? β
"yes."
"Coincidentally, I'm also in France, on a catwalk. What city are you in? β
"Currently in Saint-Etienne."
"I'm in Paris," Ambrosio smiled, her voice like a sultry kitten, "missed me?" β
"Of course I do, I miss you a lot." No matter how much Ricardo doesn't understand the amorous style, he still understands these most basic routines.
"Shall I come to see you tonight? Celebrate your birthday. β
Li Cardo immediately understood the implicit meaning of her words, and when he thought of her delicate face and perfect figure, a warm current suddenly rose in his lower abdomen. "Okay, I'll wait for you."
"Which hotel are you in?"
Ricardo quickly named the hotel.
"See you tonight!" Ambro Hugh smiled and hung up.
yes, I can give my little brother a full meal tonight. Ricardo jumped out of his hotel bed and ran to the gym. Since tonight is destined to be delayed, make up for it now.
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At night, Ricardo absentmindedly turned on the net, glancing at his phone from time to time. Louis, who shared a room with him. Fabiano looked at the TV and asked nonchalantly: "You have been complaining all night, is there anything good tonight?" β
Embarrassment, Fabiano's dog nose is so smart? Ricardo hid a haha: "What's the matter, I'm just thinking about tomorrow night's game." β
Tomorrow night, Brazil will face Turkey at the Stadio Guichar, and it will be a crucial match for Brazil to qualify.
Fabiano snorted and said angrily, "Don't pretend, okay?" Where are you looking for a girl, introduce me to one too. I don't know French, and I don't know where to look for a call. β
Ricardo laughed: "I'm not looking for a girl, and I don't know French." β
"Then you have the ability not to sneak out of the room tonight."
Ricardo had no choice but to admit, "Okay, I have a date." But the other party is Brazilian. β
"Brazilians? Is that your little girlfriend? Or Ambrosio? Fabiano finally got some interest.
Ricardo didn't expect him to guess right, so he had to admit: "It's Ambrosio." β
Fabiano looked envious: "You got her?" It's amazing. Admire! Such a beautiful woman, you are very blessed. β
"She's just friends with me." Ricardo explained weakly.
"Really?" Fabiano smirked, "Then why did you carry the hotel's little umbrella in your pocket?" β
Embarrassment.
Ricardo's phone rings interrupting their conversation. "Hello?"
"It's me," Ambrosio's sexy voice rang out, "I'm at the hotel and I'm booking a room." Let's meet in the room, room number 2208. β
"Okay." Ricardo hung up the phone and said to Fabiano, "I'll go out for a while, I'll cover for me." β