Starting with Milan as a central defender

Chapter 219 The eve of the World Cup final!
Post-match press conference.

The reporters asked questions enthusiastically.

"We are all very happy to be able to reach the final after eight years."

“It was a really tough game, the opponent was evenly matched with us.”

"Last night, I had a dream. I saw the smiling faces of everyone on the team, the strong players, a better future, and Italy can go further."

"What do I want to say to Italy? As before, they have to give [-] percent of their efforts to win the final."

"The sense of honor allows the Italian team to attack and defend as a whole, which makes it much easier for our defenders."

"But we can't rest on our laurels. We are very close to the final. We must seize the time to rest and prepare for the most difficult game."

Prandelli's face was watery and he was not too excited about entering the finals.

"Hello, I am a reporter from La Gazzetta dello Sport. Who do you think is the key figure for the Italian team to reach the final?"

“I don’t want to single out anyone, it’s a credit to the whole team.”

"We are replicating the wonderful scene of the team winning the World Cup eight years ago."

There was thunderous applause.

Look at this person's emotional intelligence. He speaks appropriately and generously without losing any sense of proportion.

the other side.

"Italy is a great opponent and they should perform even better."

"It hurts not to win."

"The blow of this injury is huge. We hope to reach the final and compete for the Hercules Cup, and we have worked hard to achieve this."

"Although this ending is enough to make everyone regretful, we should raise our heads and accept such pain."

"We use pain to push ourselves, keep working hard, and persevere to overcome difficulties. We believe that one day we can realize our dreams!"

"Of course, all Argentinian players deserve recognition. They have encountered many difficulties but have been growing."

"Finally, thank you to everyone who supports Argentina!"

Savilia's expression was calm, not too sad.

His goal before the game was to reach the semi-finals, and now he has successfully achieved his goal.

The Italian team members were not in a hurry to go back, but came to the hotel where they were staying to let their bodies get enough rest.

Qin Yun said goodbye to his teammates and returned to the room.

Then lie on the bed and turn on the system.

A cold beep sounded.

"Main mission completed: The Fall of the Pampas Eagle!"

"Mission rating: S!"

"Mission reward: Argentina's legendary treasure chest!"

Qin Yun glanced at the prize pool subconsciously.

"Maradona's 'Ball King' Domain' module (incomplete)!"

"Messi's 'Lingbo Weibu' module!"

"Redondo 'Scheduler' module!"

"Caniggia 'Children of the Wind' module!"

"Riquelme's 'Surgeon-in-Chief' module!"

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"Congratulations on getting: Maradona's 'position judgment' module!"

“Module explained: You don’t need to use your hands.”

Qin Yun waited for a while and found that nothing had changed.

this module
It's a bit of a stretch.

But when he turned around, he forgot about it and concentrated on studying the German game video.

Today's German team is very comprehensive technically and tactically.

Moreover, passing control is integrated, but unlike Spain, there is no endless passing, but to advance forward whenever there is an opportunity.

This is a very important point.
Moreover, in the three rounds of the group stage, they all deployed a 4-6-0 frontless formation.

But after entering the knockout rounds, they encountered some troubles, especially in the game against Algeria.

It was due to too much ineffective possession of the ball that the defense was penetrated by rapid counterattacks many times.
If the German team continues as usual and faces Italy, which is known for its counterattacks, the probability of failure is very high.

But as Loew did not hesitate to withdraw captain Lahm to the back line, re-initiated the double defensive midfielder configuration of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Khedira, and put Klose into the starting lineup.
Everything has changed.

1-0 victory over France.

Beat Brazil 7-1.

The morale of the German players is now at its peak.

Qin Yun rubbed his temples in distress.

Germany, which is united and has strong execution ability, is a little too scary.

In particular, German football has improved its overall football and strict tactical discipline after years of development.
It's hard!

But soon he will look at Germany's No. 20 and No. 4 on the screen.
Boateng and Hwedes, this is the biggest breakthrough.

why?
Because their defensive positioning and prediction ability are relatively weak, they can use continuous long passes.
Of course, it sounds simple, but it’s actually very complicated to do.

Forget it, go to bed first.
With four days left until the start of the tournament, he has plenty of time to find a solution.

Thinking intensely every day, Qin Yun felt like his hair was starting to fall out.

He doesn’t want to change from “Nesta” to “Stam”, as that will probably make it difficult to find endorsements in the future.
That night.

News about the World Cup semi-finals has become a hot search topic on major online platforms.

"Argentina's nemesis, Messi's victim!" 》

"Leader of Football in the New Era!" 》

"Artist on the Green Field!" 》

"Shocking Barb Rescue, Where is His Limit?" 》

"World Cup Final: Deutsche Chariot VS Azzurri!" 》

"Rheinische Post: Damn Italians, prepare to accept sanctions!" 》

Netizens were immediately happy.
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【666! 】
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[How much does Germany hate Italy? 】
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[I don’t blame Germany, the main reason is that Italy is really a rip off. Even if it was a rip off in World War I and World War II, Germany can always be eliminated in the World Cup. 】
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[Germany: I will destroy the sky, I will destroy the earth, and I will slaughter the earth with blood all the way! 】
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[Italy: What did you say?Didn't you hear clearly just now? 】
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[Germany: Italy is really doing it, I can’t beat him, woo woo woo! 】
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[Qin Yun's performance in this game was so impressive. He not only blocked Messi, but also made key saves many times. 】
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[No, no, no, Italy plays overall football, and the overall execution is very strong, so Messi doesn’t have much room to play. 】
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[If Italy really wins the championship, hiss, if Qin Yun has the Champions League, League, Italian Cup, World Cup, and the Club World Cup next season, wouldn’t he have a chance to win the Ballon d’Or? 】
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[Can’t a defender be good? 】
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[If it’s a grand slam and you perform well every game, that’s no problem.If FIFA doesn't give it to him, then this award has no gold content at all, which is equivalent to smashing his own brand. 】

German team station.

Loew wore a blue V-neck tight sweater on his upper body and a slim-fitting suit on his lower body, holding a cup of piping hot pure black coffee in his hand.

Sugar-free.
He is worthy of being a stylish man who leads the fashion trend in the coaching circle. According to the toilet newspaper, German Chancellor Merkel is his female fan.

"Should we strengthen passing control? Spain used this trick against Italy before and achieved good results."

German assistant coach Flick asked eagerly.

He is considered a typical German reformist. He wants to advance the technical football route, transform into a forwardless formation, and even want to play three defenders.

Very axial.

By the way, he played a very important role in the tactics of the German national team from 06 to 14.

Of course, he was later killed by Xiaozhi twice and was nailed to the pillar of shame.

But this does not deny his tactical philosophy
"No, just passing the ball in the frontcourt, there will be a lack of fast enough insertion and breakthrough."

"By the time the football is passed, the opponent has already set up a defensive line."

"And the Italian center is difficult to penetrate, so it must rely on breakthroughs and pulls from the side."

Loew looked seriously at the center of the court and took a sip of bitter coffee.

not far away.

Boateng was panicked and made another mistake in positioning.

why?
Every time he faced Qin Yun, he never ended well, and he had already contributed to several "dark scenes".

The rest of the German players are also worried.

They unconsciously remembered the World Cup in 70.

Since that 4:3, the German team seems to have been cursed and has not defeated Italy once.

44 years!
Do you know how you have spent these 44 years?
Boateng and Hummelsi looked at each other.

Another image came to mind.

The European Cup two years ago.

Pirlo made a precise long pass from the backcourt to the left wing. After a simple cooperation between Chiliyeni and Cassano.

Cassano broke away from the defense of Boateng and Hummels and passed the ball. Balotelli jumped in front of Badstuber and headed the ball in.

Uncomfortable
However, before they could continue to worry, they suddenly saw an old man walking into the stadium.

who is it?

Everyone present regards this as the spiritual heritage of German football.

Beckenbauer!

He brings players together.

"Italy is one of the last opponents we want to face."

"The 1970 World Cup semi-final is a game I will never forget."

Beckenbauer's old voice seems to travel through time.

The German players suddenly saw someone.

He played the entire game with his right arm strapped to his body, his hand under his heart, dragging his dislocated shoulder with a bandage.

It was this spirit that planted the seeds of victory for Germany.

"Later, when I led the team to win the championship in Italy, it was a great feeling."

"But to be able to win on the court is something I have dreamed of doing."

Beckenbauer's voice slowly lowered.

"And now you have a chance to beat Italy head-on!"

“It’s not the strong who wins, it’s the winner who gets stronger!”

"Your own strength gives you enough opportunities to win the Hercules Cup and create new history for Germany!"

"Go! Prove to the world that you can beat Italy!"

Beckenbauer waved his hand in a majestic manner.

The German players' blood boiled instantly, and the tenacious will hidden in the bones of the German nation burst out.

Boateng's eyes were red and he couldn't wait for the game to start immediately.

Let him throw his head and shed his blood.

It has to be said that Germans have a very strong talent for public speaking.A few simple sentences not only play on nationalism and xenophobia, but also show great confidence and determination.

Rio de Janeiro.

Italian training base.

Today they welcomed a guest.
Who?
Italian President Napolitano.

The 84-year-old man stood on the sidelines of the court in high spirits.

He participated in the anti-fascist movement during World War II, focusing on combating German occupying forces and Italian fascists.

He is also the first president in Italian history to be re-elected and the oldest president in Europe.

His life is full of legend.

"All Italy has your back, don't feel any pressure."

"Realize your dreams on the highest stage in the world, do your best and leave no regrets."

"Of course, the World Cup winner's bonus is very generous, as well as the knighthood."

After shaking hands with each team member, Napolitano spoke slowly and finally made a joke.

As soon as these words came out, many young Italian players became excited instantly.

However, veterans such as Buffon and Pirlo were not too impressed because they had already been awarded it in 06.

Qin Yun didn't feel much about the medal, but the US$3500 million bonus for the World Cup champion was indeed very attractive.

However, he quickly expelled these thoughts. Thinking about what will happen after victory before the game has even started will only lead to failure.

lunch time.

Qin Yun was trying hard to eliminate the food on the plate when he suddenly felt someone behind him.

I turned around and saw that it was Napolitano.

"Mr. President, hello."

Qin Yun quickly wiped away the food residue from the corner of his mouth.

"Don't be restrained, just think of me as an Italian fan."

"During this period, through the Italian team's games, I felt the long-lost youthful atmosphere."

"Haha, people get emotional easily when they get older, I hope you don't mind."

Napolitano said amiably.

"of course not."

Qin Yun is usually good at speaking out, but now he can't help but be dumb.

"Okay, hurry up and eat. I hope I can wait for your triumphant return in Rome."

Napolitano seemed to feel the awkward atmosphere, patted Qin Yun's shoulder lightly to encourage him, and then turned to find Prandelli.

"Goodbye, Mr. President."

Qin Yun breathed a sigh of relief. He was really not good at dealing with this kind of situation.

7 month 14 day.

Rio de Janeiro.

Maracana Stadium.

Fans were standing all around the stadium, filling it inside and out.

On the ground at the entrance to the stadium, the footprints of many football stars in Brazilian history are cast in cement.

Pele, Zagaro, Zico, Garrincha, Zico.
This is the palace of football.

Pre-match press interviews.

"Hello, I am a reporter from Marca. When you meet Italy again, will you remember the fairy tale of the summer that ended in 2006 when you lost to Italy in the semi-finals?"

The reporters actively asked questions.

"No, not at all. What I'm thinking of is our draw with Italy in February 2011."

Loew resisted the urge to pick his nose.

"So is Italy an opponent that scares the German team? We have never won in seven major competitions and lost three games in total."

Another reporter raised his hand to ask a question.

"Our games against Italy are always difficult."

"Today Italy is stronger and has become a completely different team, more aggressive and more defensively sound!"

"But Germany has also completed its transformation and is only one step away from realizing its dream. It will never watch the Hercules Cup be won by the Italian team."

"The time is ripe to win!"

Loew adjusted his collar habitually, crossed his hands, and leaned forward slightly.

the other side.

"Before the start of the World Cup, Germany was the favorite team. They are coordinated and experienced. Our record of beating them repeatedly in the past cannot prove anything."

"Of course, we are also standing on the stage of the finals, which is enough to prove our strength."

"The most important thing we have to do is let the world know that we care about this jersey."

"Let's look forward to this epic game."

Prandelli didn't say anything about winning the championship. He is more accustomed to focusing on the game.

Maracana Stadium.

Crowds of people.

The whole world's attention is focused here.

An exciting football event is about to begin.

The mascot of this World Cup stands on the sidelines. Its name is "Fuleco", which means the combination of "football" and "ecology".

The body is an endangered protected animal, the armadillo. When it is hurt, it will curl up into a ball.

Maybe it's hinting at something.
This World Cup will resume the traditional trophy entrance ceremony.

The members of the previous championship team entered the venue, symbolizing the return of the trophy waiting for the new winner.

The candidate was Puyol, who was holding a vermilion box in his hand.

However, he was thinking that fortunately he did not accept the invitation to watch Spain play the Netherlands, so he was able to avoid witnessing Spain's disastrous defeat live.

Feeling the heavy trophy in his hand, he felt a trace of reluctance in his heart.

Ugh.
"Opening the three locks revealed the 36 cm tall, 6.175 kg Hercules Cup made of pure 18K gold in the box."

"It will become the target for players from both sides to compete for today!"

With the transfer of the lens.

on the screen.

Ronaldinho plays the samba drum.

Jennifer Lopez sings passionately.

Shakira dances to it.

The atmosphere is constantly heightened.

player channel.

Qin Yun and Mueller hugged each other.

The two of them have a good relationship and often exchange horse-raising skills on weekdays.

The others were not in such a good mood.

Especially most of the German players are staring at Italy No. 13.

Here are Bayern, Dortmund and Real Madrid.
If I remember correctly, they were all defeated by Milan in the Champions League.

Coupled with Beckenbauer's speech some time ago, the German players' revenge mood reached a climax.

To beat Italy on the pitch!
Be a hero!
Qin Yun felt a chill on his back and looked back.

Oops, so many red eyes
But he didn't feel much, after all, he had seen too many before.

Not to mention that in countless reincarnations, he played Beckenbauer and killed everyone.

As the referee team took the players out.

The Maracana Stadium instantly erupted in deafening cheers.

The moment Qin Yun stepped onto the court, the familiar cold mechanical sound echoed in his ears.

"The main mission begins: Top of the World!"

"mission rewards:(.)"

Qin Yun decisively suppressed it, now was not the time to consider rewards.

"CCTV! CCTV!"

"Good evening, audience friends!"

"Welcome to the 2014 World Cup Finals in Brazil!"

"Italy vs. Germany!"

"Maracana under night ushered in its second World Cup final."

"A battle between World Cup winners"

"A much-anticipated peak showdown!"

"I am the commentator for this game: Duan Xuan!"

"I'm He Wei!"

"Let's introduce you to the starting lineups of both sides!"

"Italy is wearing the blue jersey, and their formation is 3-5-2!"

"Goalkeeper: Buffon!"

"Defenders: Chiellini, Qin Yun, Barzagli!"

"Midfield: De Sciglio, De Rossi, Pirlo, Abate!"

"Midfielder: Marchisio!"

"Forwards: El Shaarawy, Balotelli!"

"The German team is wearing white jerseys, and they have a 4-2-3-1 formation!"

"Goalkeeper: Neuer!"

"Defenders: Lahm, Boateng, Hummels, Hwedes!"

"Midfielders: Khedira, Schweinsteiger!"

"Midfielder: Thomas Muller, Toni Kroos, Dead Eyes!"

"Forward: Klose!"

(End of this chapter)