Chapter 230: The Future of French Football!
Henrique, the famous football commentator of France TΓ©lΓ©vision? Hilario, into the microphone full of worry, said: "At the end of the game, the French team defeated the South Korean team 3-1 and qualified from the group ahead of schedule. Although the game was won, it still could not hide the fact that the overall form of the French team was not good. β
"If it weren't for Don's wonderful performance, no one could have predicted the outcome of tonight's game. The opponents in the group stage are average, and the knockout stage is the real test. If France are to go further, they will have to improve their form as soon as possible and show the quality of a strong team. β
"In this game, the two World Cup recruits performed well. Ribery played the whole game and played well. Don's first goal came from his pass. Ribery's sharp break down the left was the only bright spot for France before Don was on the pitch. Don showed his dominance in this game, as if he was seeing the all-powerful king of Milan in the Champions League final again. β
At the end of the game, the players from both sides returned to the locker room. South Korea are not in high spirits, which is easy to understand because they lost the game. The mood of the French team is also not high, the locker room is quiet, and several bigwigs of the team silently wipe the sweat on their bodies.
Tang Jue, who scored a hat-trick, had a calm look in his eyes and was as proud as him, and he actually sat on the bench for more than 60 minutes, and the three balls could only vent his anger, and he did not forgive Domenech at all. Zidane is already standing up for him, and there is no reason why he should not be on Zidane's side.
Domenech wanted to say a few words, but when he saw Zidane's expression, he shook his head and left the dressing room. Zidane looked up. Frowning, he glanced at Domenech's back, his eyes quite solemn and determined. As long as someone wants to stand in the way of daring, no matter who it is, he will crush them. Even if this is the head coach, he will still shoot!
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'Don was the best player on the pitch tonight and he scored three great goals to help us win the game. His third goal seemed to take people back to the semi-finals of the 86 World Cup. β
Domenech looked at the reporters in the audience and continued: "My players are doing very well. They gave a great game to the fans of the world. Their form is slowly recovering. I'm sure they'll be back to their peak when they get to the knockout rounds. β
During the reporter's question session, the reporter of the team newspaper asked: "For what reason did you put Don on the bench?" And he didn't come on until twenty-three minutes into the second half."
Domenech laughed and said, "If I let him start." Who can guarantee that he will score a hat-trick? Don is a proud player. I wanted to use this method to stimulate his fighting spirit. Apparently I succeeded. It took him more than ten minutes to score a hat-trick. β
Zidane, who was sitting on the sidelines, frowned, wondering if the coach was telling the truth. If it's true, then. Did you blame him? Or is it just a nifty excuse he's made?
The reporters on the scene suddenly realized, but some reporters didn't see it that way. A reporter from Marca asked: "Zidane and Don didn't hug you after they got off the field, what problems arose between you and them?" Also, what happened in the dressing room of the French team at half-time, you didn't show up in time for the game. β
Zidane's brow furrowed even tighter. Domenech tried his best to suppress the unhappiness in his heart, and said lightly: "There is no problem between them and me, and our relationship is very harmonious. As for why the two of them didn't hug me because of the end, it may be that they forgot. β
'As for what happened in the dressing room at half-time. I can responsibly tell you that the French dressing room is very united. We were discussing the details of the game in the dressing room and we lost track of time because we were so engrossed in the discussion. β
Many reporters in the audience were shaking their heads, apparently not believing Domenech's words. This reason is too far-fetched!
The AFP reporter asked: "Does Zidane's handing over the captain's armband to Don when he left the pitch means that Don is the future leader of the team?" β
The corners of Zidane's mouth are slightly upturned. Domenech said with a smile: "This is a matter for later, it is too early to talk about this." Now there is only one leader in the French team, and he is Zidane. β
Zidane, on Domenech's left, was still very calm when he heard this, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
After saying this, Domenech said to the host on the right side of his side: "My body is not feeling well, let's stop here today." β
The moderator nodded at Domenech and said into the microphone, "Mr. Domenech is unwell, so this is the end of his questions." The reporters in the audience were surprised and only asked three questions, and they still had many questions waiting for Domenech to answer.
Domenech stood up and faced Zidane, arms outstretched. Zidane was very cooperative, hugging the coach. Yes, it's a public place, and they're going to show that the generals are united.
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Zidane looked at the reporters on the field and said calmly: "I am here to congratulate Don first, he completed his first hat-trick in the World Cup. He was the brightest star of the night. β
'Accidentally conceding a goal made us very passive, we weren't in great form, we missed a lot of chances in the game, but we'll improve slowly. As the game progresses, we will be in the knockout stages and back to our best. β
"South Korea played very well, better than I expected. They are tenacious and pose a great threat to us. β
When it came to the question session, a reporter from the British Sun asked: "You just said, 'He scored his first hat-trick in the World Cup', do you mean that he will score a hat-trick?" Also, after you got off the field, why didn't you hug the coach? β
Zidane said the line that he had thought of for a long time: "Yes, I think he will score a hat-trick." He surprises us all the time.
As for not hugging the coach after the game, I was thinking about some of the details of the game at the time and didn't realize to hug him at all. β
A reporter from the Americas asked relentlessly: "Some media say that there is a conflict between you and the head coach. Is this true? β
Zidane shook his head and said: "There is no problem between us, as you saw just now, when the coach left the field, we hugged tightly. As I said, when I got off the pitch, I was thinking about the details of the game, so I forgot to hug him, and you can't make a big deal out of that. It really was just an accident. β
The reporter of the team newspaper quickly changed the subject: "What did Don shout after scoring a goal?" β
Zidane's mind saw the image of Tang Jue scoring a goal, and he said with a smile: "He was very excited after scoring a goal. I remember him shouting as if 'this is my stadium!' βγ Yes, that's what he shouted. β
The reporters in the audience quickly thought about the meaning behind Tang Jue's words. "This is my stadium!" This sentence is very domineering, in line with Tang Jue's style. He once wrote in his blog that this World Cup is a stage for young people. Is that what he meant?
No! It must not be that simple. It must have something to do with the fact that he didn't start. On his head is the best player and top scorer in Serie A and the Champions League. Such a gorgeous aura, but sitting on the bench watching his teammates play. He was so proud, how could he endure such treatment.
That's right. When Zidane left the field, he handed him the captain's armband, indicating that Zidane was strongly supporting Tang. This may cause conflict in the dressing room, or maybe this is why France was late for the second half!
It has to be said that the reporter's reasoning is powerful, and they connect some details to unravel a lot of seemingly strange places. A reporter from the British Daily Mail asked: "Why did you end up with the captain's armband to Don?" Instead of handing it over to Henry or Vieira, who are older and more senior? β
This question has aroused the interest of journalists, and will Zidane's doing so deepen the contradictions in the dressing room of the French team?
Zidane didn't expect the reporter to ask this question, and after thinking for a few seconds, he said: "There is no special purpose, I thought it would be more appropriate to hand it over to him." He scored a hat-trick in ten minutes, he was the best player of the game, and I think handing him the armband is a tribute to him! β
A reporter from the Daily Mail asked: "The French team is a strong team in the world, and it is rare to wear the captain's armband at the age of eighteen, and it is also very rare to put it in the whole world." France have a lot of players with more experience than him, will this cause dissatisfaction among these players? β
Zidane frowned and said lightly: "A player's contribution to the team is not ranked according to seniority and experience. For those young players who have contributed to the team, we should recognise them in a certain way and recognise their contribution to the team. β
"If the same situation happens in the next few games, I will still hand him the captain's armband!"
"I believe he will be a qualified captain in the future!"
"The future of French football is in him!"
Zidane showed his tough side in front of the media, which was not his own whim, but a plan that had been planned for a long time. There was a difference of opinion in the locker room, hmph, what were these things in front of him. If you want to object...... Of course, no one dared to do that!
At critical moments, such a person who can save the team is of course the best candidate for the leader of the team.
The AFP reporter suddenly asked: "There are media reports that Real Madrid sent a team to Asia, and their main mission is to examine Don's influence in the hearts of Asian fans. If Don moves to Real Madrid, have you considered re-signing a contract with Real Madrid? β
Zidane shook his head and said in affirmation: "No, the future of football belongs to young people. Milan's two youngsters this season have already proven to the world that they are the best players in the world. There are also a lot of young players who are starting to rise. β
"Football must belong to young people, I have been playing football for too long, and I don't have a good family to spend with me. After I retire, I will have more time to spend with them. Football is my career, I've given too much so far, and it's time for me to leave the World Cup. β
The AFP reporter was clearly not satisfied with Zidane's answer and continued to ask: "What do you think about Real Madrid's purchase of Don?" Or do you have any advice for Don? β
Zidane shook his head in his heart and replied helplessly: "Every season there will always be some transfers that affect football, and player transfers are very normal things. I wouldn't be surprised if Don were to go back to Real Madrid, I don't have any advice for him. He was a very adaptable player who went to Milan and it wasn't long before he adapted to Serie A. β
"La Liga is a little bit easier to score goals than Serie A. Serie A teams are more defensive-focused, while La Liga teams are more offensive-focused. The two leagues have different styles and have their own strengths. I believe that Don will succeed no matter what league he is in. (To be continued......)