228. Qiansheng's injuries
Four of Spain's last seven penalties at the European Championships failed to convert into goals (excluding shoot-outs).
In the match between Spain and Croatia, Alvaro Morata scored but the team still lost. It is worth mentioning that this is the second time this has happened since he entered the senior squad, the last time being Juventus losing to Barcelona in the Champions League final.
Before scoring their second goal against Ireland, Belgium had completed 28 passes, the most since Euro 1980.
Gian Luigi Buffon made 15 appearances in the main draw of the European Championships, setting a new record for Italian players to appear at the European Championships.
Iceland reached the knockout stage of an international tournament for the first time.
Against Portugal, Iceland had extremely low possession, but they didn't lose the game. They had 27.8 per cent possession and did not lose for the first time since Euro 1980.
In Portugal's 3-3 draw with Hungary, Cristiano Ronaldo made his 17th appearance for the main draw of the European Championship and set a new record. After scoring against Hungary, Ronaldo became the first player in history to score in all four European Championships (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016).
At present, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored eight goals in the main match of the European Championship, second only to the legendary French superstar Michel Platini (9 goals).
Hungary's Zoltan Guerra is the second-oldest goalscorer at the European Championship finals (37 years, 61 days). At the top of the list is Ivica Vastic, an Austrian who was 38 years and 256 days old when he scored against Poland at Euro 2008.
Hungarian goalkeeper Gabord Kirali is the only player in European Championship history to still play over the age of 40.
The tournament was Zlatan Ibrahimovic's last major tournament for the Swedish national team, but in the 270 minutes of three matches, Ibrahimovic had just one shot on target.
"Hahahaha......" Qiansheng, who was lying on the hospital bed, laughed heartily, and across from him, stood the darkened Ibu.
"Enough laughing!" The corners of Yibu's eyes twitched slightly, if it weren't for Qiansheng lying on the hospital bed, he would have punched each other a long time ago.
Mino Raiola looked at the two with a wry smile, the performance of Ibrahimovic in this European Championship is far worse than the league, there is no way, no one in Sweden today can afford this third star in the world under Melo.
Happily, Qiansheng's performance is as good as the league, but the goals are far inferior to the league, which is not Qiansheng's problem, but the fault of England coach Roy Hodgson.
Seeing Yibu's ugly face, Qiansheng stopped laughing, it was rare that this big guy came to the hospital to see him after the game, which can be regarded as affectionate and righteous.
As a friend of Ibrahimovic, he watched every game, especially when he saw that Ibrahimovic missed opportunities every time, hugged the goalpost and sighed, especially in the battle against Italy, he was limited by the opponent's overall defense, and could only watch the team being killed.
He laughed out loud to enlighten Ibrahimovic and distract him from the loss.
"Zlatan, did you really quit the national team?" Qiansheng saw Ibrahimovic face the interview after the game and said that he would withdraw from the national team after the European Cup.
"Of course, what I say Zlatan never counts." Ibu said proudly.
Raiola shook her head and told the truth for Ibu.
It turns out that although Ibrahimovic is in good health, but after all, he is almost 35 years old "uncle", playing in football for many years, he faintly feels that his physical function has declined, he knows that the current national team teammates are limited, and he no longer has expectations for Sweden in international competitions, and it is useless to continue to stay in the national team to occupy a position, it is better to leave and make room for young people, and he can also devote more energy to the club.
Although he has won 29 trophies, he only lacks the heaviest Champions League trophy, and when Mero was still in his prime, he had no idea about the European Ballon d'Or, so after learning about Arsenal's ambition and knowing the strength of Qiansheng, he decided to come to Arsenal to achieve his last heavyweight trophy - the UEFA Champions League.
Qiansheng patted his chest and said in an old-fashioned manner: "Zlatan, don't worry, the boss has bought so many good players, we will realize your Champions League dream together!" ”
A trace of emotion rose in Ibu's heart, and he said with concern: "Why were you injured in the last game?" What do doctors say after testing? ”
Raiola also looked at Qiansheng with concern, Gansheng was injured and sent to the hospital after helping England score the equalizer, and he was frightened when he learned the news.
Football is a very intense sport that takes a lot of damage to the players' bodies, especially their legs. How many young talents, talented players have lost to injuries.
Qiansheng is only 15 years old, he was injured in the Premier League, and now he is injured again, with his body that even Ibrahimovic calls a monster, how can it be glass?
Qiansheng smiled slightly, and said: "Don't make such a fuss, I just have thigh muscle pain, and later after the hospital examination, the doctor said that I am different from people who have received professional training in football since childhood, I am a halfway monk, I have only started football for a few months, the system training time is too short, and I have participated in too many high-intensity games, so there is muscle fatigue and cramps." ”
Stretching his waist, he continued: "The doctor said that I had a pain in my thigh muscles that day, and it was just a warning to me not to exercise vigorously, although I didn't know about it at the time, the doctor said that I was very smart. He proudly pointed to his chest: "I know that I can avoid the heavy and light, and I didn't rush into the penalty area to fight them physically at the beginning, but through passing, the slow pace relieves the pain of the lower muscles." But Harry and Jamie were so uncompetitive, I passed so many balls to them, and none of them could go in, so I had to risk the injury to score desperately. ”
(Harry Kane and Jamie Walty are crying and fainting in the toilet, and they can't eat the cake, which is a shame.) )
"If you lose, you lose, and it's not that you can't get out of the line." Raiola said with a frown.
Qiansheng was injured, but he didn't tell the head coach that Roy would never let him play if he knew that Qiansheng was injured. Hey, Qian's competitive spirit is too strong.
If Raiola knew that Qiansheng was playing without concealing his injury, because he didn't want to taste the uncomfortable appearance of him kneeling on the grass after seeing Ibrahimovic lose on TV, I don't know if he would blame Ibrahimovic for leading by example.
Sure enough, Qiansheng shook his head slightly, glanced at the silent Eevee, and said, "Mino, it doesn't taste good to lose." I haven't lost yet, but I don't want to lose, even if my leg is broken! ”
Yibu's eyes lit up, looking at Qiansheng's determined expression, he had a feeling of looking at him differently.
Raiola sighed and said, "Are you okay with your injuries?" ”
"It's nothing, the doctor said that I am in good physical condition and have not strained my muscles, but I just have to relax and rest for a while, and when there is no abnormality in my thigh muscles, I can be discharged from the hospital."
Eevee nodded: "You monster body, I knew there wouldn't be any big problems." You should be able to catch up with Northern Ireland on Saturday afternoon. ”
Qiansheng smiled: "Zlatan, I'll help you avenge when the time comes." ”
Revenge, Yibu looked at Qiansheng suspiciously, which revenge is it?
Raiola reacted quickly and said with some amusement: "Dry, you are mistaken, it is Ireland that is in the same group as Zlatan Sweden, not Northern Ireland." ”
"Ah, a word?" Qiansheng touched his nose embarrassedly, and scolded in his heart: "What a messy country, Ireland is Ireland, and there is a Northern Ireland, so Lao Tzu is made fun of." I don't know if there are any South Ireland, West Ireland, East Ireland, go back and check the computer, lest you have to make a fool of yourself again! ”
"Okay, you might have to meet Belgium in the quarterfinals." Eevee said slowly.
Qiansheng looked at Yibu's calm face thoughtfully, bowed slightly, and said, "Don't worry." Suddenly showed a strange smile and said, "When the time comes, you will be in a stand close to the stadium, and I will surprise you." ”
"Zlatan, what do you think is going to surprise you?" On the way out of the hospital, Raiola asked Ibrahimovic, who was beside him.
Eevee shrugged his shoulders and didn't speak, the meaning was obvious, and he didn't know.
"Zlatan, you didn't come to Arsenal just to achieve your Champions League dream." Raiola's eyes sparkled with wisdom.
"You know, Mino." The corners of Ibrahimovic's mouth curled, and he went to the Premier League, not only to challenge the former world's No. 1 league, but also to take revenge on someone.
Josep Guardiola, when he played for Barcelona in the 2009-2010 season, clashed between the two because of position and tactics. Even this season, Ibrahimovic handed over 22 goals and 15 assists to help the team win the league title, but he was never taken seriously by Pep Guardiola, was put on the bench many times, and finally had to return to Italy next season.
For Ibrahimovic, after only staying in Spain for a year, he was returned to Italy in a similar way of "being driven away", which is tantamount to a great shame for him who is arrogant, and he has always had a knot in his heart, wanting to use his strength to slap Guardiola in the face and make him regret giving up on him.
"I don't like him either, Zlatan, I don't have any feelings for him." Raiola said.
"As long as my team can keep him pressed in the Premier League, it's the best revenge." Eevee said indifferently.
Ibrahimovic, who has passed the age of standing, has actually looked down on the grievances and hatreds of the year, as one of the few superstars who participated in the 2004 European Championship, he has completed the feat of scoring in four consecutive European Championships in Ronaldo; Wayne Rooney transformed into a midfielder and became the brains of the Three Lions; Gianluigi Buffon still wore the blue shirt in front of goal to win the group for Italy, while Ibrahimovic, the tall striker who scored four stunning goals in the European Championship 12 years ago, stopped scoring in three consecutive European Championships in this year, and the hero who scored 62 international goals in 115 appearances for the Swedish national team will start his new football life in the Premier League.
(The author feels that this chapter is very heartfelt, and it is also the chapter with the most dialogues between the protagonists since the beginning of this book.) At the same time, this chapter is dedicated to the retirement of the national team and the continuation of the final football career, since then the Viking has no more Vrahimovic. I wonder if the brothers and sisters like this chapter? If you like it, give it a tip. Thank you. (To be continued.) )