On 5 July, the second semi-final will be played as France and Portugal will compete for another place in the final. The media expressed their opinions before the game. According to the German newspaper Bild, although France and Portugal have been at war for 80 years, the two teams have never met in the World Cup competition.

The only two French and Portuguese teams have faced each other in the World Championships. These two matchups all appeared in the semi-finals of the European Championship, and in the end, the French won the last laugh with a small one-goal victory and won the European Championship that year. Now that the two teams meet in the semi-finals of the World Cup, it is unclear whether the Frenchman will be able to continue their good fortune at the European Championships.

Now, the cycle of fate has allowed the two teams to meet in the semi-finals of the World Cup, although the three goal-scoring players of Euro 2000 are still in their respective teams, but the situation has been completely different, Zidane and Henry's main position is unshakable, and Gomez has become Portugal's iron-clad bench player.

Tonight's match will be a battle between two veterans. Zinedine Zidane and Figo both won the World Footballer of the Year and they were the driving force behind the team's attack. On the other hand, whoever performs better tonight will lead the team to the best possible victory.

Originally, there was another highlight tonight, that is, the competition between Don and Ronaldo. Both of them are players that Pelé fancies. Don and Cristiano Ronaldo are both competing in the World Cup for the first time, and Don has amazed the world, scoring a staggering seven goals in four games and ranking first in the scorer charts. Ronaldo has also conquered many fans through his performance.

The two youngsters have become the number one strikers in their respective teams. Ronaldo was still lamenting yesterday: "Don can't play, it will be the biggest loss of this game!" ”

The British Daily Mail said: The best newcomer is about to be released, and Don is the number one favorite. However, the Milan star, who is about to become the best newcomer in this year's World Cup, is now in a wheelchair and watching his teammates play against their opponents. For a powerful figure like Don, this is the most painful thing in the world.

Scolari threatened: "We will destroy France and reach the final!" ”。 France eliminated Brazil in the quarter-finals, and as a Brazilian, Scolari has 10,000 reasons to help Brazil get their revenge. Thuram hit back at Scolari and said: "We can beat Brazil, we can beat Portugal too!" ”

Domenech said: "We're back to the top. No one can stop us. ”。 He added: "We've got used to the whole team without Don on the pitch and Thierry Henry will help us score. He scored when he knocked out Spain. ”

The headline of the team newspaper read: France is ready. Preparation to reach the finals!

In the article, they say: Zidane is ready. Henry was also ready. They have all said in front of the media. Don was to be able to watch the game in a wheelchair. Previously, the French team was fighting for Zidane, and they were willing to play one more game for Zidane. Now they have one more motivation - to fight for Don!

Milan Sport said: Tonight's match will determine Italy's opponent in the final. Italy want to fight Portugal for the title of the finale, but Zidane may not agree. In tonight's semi-finals, the French team had to adapt to a game without Don.

Don has saved the French team in crisis many times before, and without this sharpest weapon, the French team must rely on the wonderful performances of Zinedine Zidane and Henry. Judging from the previous games, apart from Don, the top scorer is Thierry Henry, the Arsenal striker in his prime who has performed impressively this season and led Arsenal to the Champions League final.

Thierry Henry will have to shoulder the burden of scoring tonight, and of course, Zinedine Zidane's free-kick and Franck Ribery's breakthrough could also break past Portugal. If France can show the same form as Brazil, it is still very possible to beat Portugal.

Portugal can rely on Cristiano Ronaldo, Deco and Figo, who will not miss any chance to lead his team to the final. Ronaldo will not let Tang Zhuanmei, he once said in front of the media: "This World Cup will produce a new World Champion." ”

Deco's form remained solid, adding quality to Portugal's midfield. With his steady play, Figo's shoulders have been much lighter.

Cristiano Ronaldo will undoubtedly lose in the race for the best newcomer. With seven goals, Don firmly locked up the best newcomer. Cristiano Ronaldo will prove himself against France and he is no worse than Don. It is a pity that these two young people who are proud to the bone will miss the opportunity to talk directly in the World Cup.

Perhaps in the future, the world of football will be their world. Missing this conversation has undoubtedly disappointed many fans. This is undoubtedly the biggest regret of this game.

French legend Jacques cheered Domenech before the game: "The French team will repeat the glory of 98 years!" ”。 France has crossed the mountains of Brazil, and their confidence will reach a new peak. Makelele once said, "Brazil can't stop France, and no one in this world can stop the French team from winning the Hercules Cup!" ”

The Portuguese media cheered on their team, with many saying: "France are missing Don, at least half of their attacking power, and tonight is Portugal's best chance to beat France." ”

They supported Scolari: "Freeze Zidane and the French team will lack motivation. Without Don and freezing Zidane, the French team is no longer a strong team! ”

To encourage Ronaldo to score tonight, they said: "Ronaldo doesn't have to care about the title of best newcomer or the Golden Boot award at the World Cup. Scoring goals to beat France is more important than that. Help your team advance to the finals and you'll be the brightest star in the world! ”

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At 3 p.m. on 5 July, Tang Jue had a half-hour phone call with Domenech. Domenech told Don: "For the sake of your health, I won't keep you from the starting lineup. ”。 In this regard, Tang Jue was a little disappointed. Domenech then explained: "You should understand me if we make it to the final. That's when you shine. ”

'If the team can't break the deadlock, I'll replace you at the right time, you don't have to worry about that. We're aiming for the last championship and I don't want you to get hurt before the final! ”

Accustomed to charging on the field, Tang Jue's heart was full of a sense of loss. Xiao Feifei began to persuade him: "Master, you didn't train with your teammates before the game, and you have a strangeness to them. Plus, you haven't trained for four days and it makes a big difference to your form. ”

"This is the basis of Domenech's decision. You should understand this. ”

Tang Jue thought for a moment. I think what Xiao Feifei said makes sense, and to be able to sit in the position of the head coach of the French team, Domenech is not in vain, but Zidane is too strong. So that he can't use his fists and kicks a lot of the time.

Alice came back from the door. Looking at Tang Jue, he asked, "My dear." Seeing how preoccupied you looked, did you encounter any problems? ”。 Tang Jue hugged her into his arms and said softly, "I was on the phone with the coach just now. He said he didn't see me in the starting line-up. ”

Alice winked and smiled, "That's a good thing! ”

Tang Jue was stunned. Alice added: "If you don't start, you won't be hurt by others." Do you know that every time you fall on the turf and roll in pain, my heart is like a knife? Tang Jue was about to speak, when Alice stretched out her slender finger and put it on his mouth.

"You're a superhero, I know you want to play, that's your stage. I also know that a lot of people want to see you on the field, and I want to see you on the field. But compared to your body, I would prefer you to be healthy and stand in front of me. ”

Tang Jue shrugged his shoulders and thought secretly: Okay, I know that you are thinking about me. Forget it, let's substitute it.

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At this time, Domenech was preparing for the pre-match meeting, and the thinking needed to be clarified and the strategy needed to be clear. The counter-attacking tactics in the last game against Brazil were successful, and when discussing tactics with Zinedine Zidane last night, the two also thought that this strategy should be used against Portugal. Instead of seeking control, focus more on offensive efficiency. Take the initiative of the game into your own hands through efficient attacking quality.

There were media reports before the game that Scolari was training for a penalty. Zidane also suggested that Domenech should add this training to the training content. Domenech smiled and asked, "Don't you have the confidence to beat the opponent in the regular game?" ”

Zidane shook his head and said: "Of course there is confidence, but it is also necessary to make more preparations. In the knockout stage, three matches have already been decided by penalty kicks. We have to think about tomorrow night's game and it could happen again. ”

Domenech shook his head and said firmly: "We will definitely not drag the game into a penalty shootout!" ”

Zidane was infected by Domenech's words, since you are so confident, then what else do I insist on. But where does your faith come from? In Don's absence, will Henry be able to score? Or do you have to rely on my free-kicks?

According to the current state of the French defenders, Zidane will not worry about their problems at all, the only thing to worry about is the forwards. If you want to win, you have to break through the opponent's goal, but the player with the best goal efficiency on the team will hang up the exemption card.

Based on this thinking, Zidane put forward the proposal to train penalty kicks. Now Domenech has shown a rare sign of confidence, with Zidane giving up his fears and choosing to believe in him.

Domenech is considering the full team strategy and then assessing the impact of Makelele's absence on the team's defence. Whether a single back or a double back has become a tangled place for him. And if a single midfielder is arranged, the team can add an attacking midfielder, which will increase the team's attacking power to compensate for the impact of Don's absence. With Patrick Vieira's ability, if he's not involved in attacking, a single midfielder can make a difference.

But if Vieri is under too much pressure, will he have problems?

The double midfielders will certainly take the pressure off Patrick Vieira and give him a chance to be involved in attack. It will also increase the team's attack power.

"Hey! Damn, if you're not hurt, how can I struggle with this. Domenech shook his head and cursed into the air. He didn't believe that Tang Jue would be able to maintain his good condition after missing four days of training. The so-called team wants to create heroes, and Domenech is creating this hero.

What he wants to create is a superhero who can defeat his opponents as long as he is on the field. If such a hero is created, as long as he appears in the game, it will cause great psychological pressure on the opposing players and increase the belief of teammates to win.

Since Tang Jue entered the French team, he has never lost a match. Domenech doesn't want to break this record and wants it to continue. This is extremely important for the post-Zidane era. With Zidane gone, what the French team needs is another superhero! (To be continued......)