Football: Don’t talk about feelings, I’m just an AI

"As the final whistle blew, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the England team, coach Hodgson and Xia Qi.

They have won consecutive games with an unstoppable momentum. Since the beginning of the knockout rounds, they have eliminated strong teams such as Italy and the Netherlands. Today, they defeated the Argentina team led by Messi and advanced to the finals. "

"It's destined to be a sleepless night! Following Germany's stunning 7-1 win over Brazil, England also conquered their opponents with a big victory, defeating the favorite Argentina with a huge score of 8-2."

"There are no real losers in tonight's game. Although Messi's dream of becoming a football king will be delayed for four years, he scored twice in tonight's game and his performance was outstanding. He is not a loser..."

"Four days later, England will face Germany in Rio de Janeiro, which will be a fierce duel between spears. We wish Xia Qi the best in the final."

Xia Qi politely accepted the best player trophy from the president of the Brazilian Football Association, asked for the match ball from the referee, and then walked calmly to the interview area to be interviewed by reporters.

Facing the flashing cameras and surrounding reporters, Xia Qi appeared exceptionally calm.

The Guardian reporter: Xia Qi, first of all, congratulations on winning the best player of the game. How do you feel now?

Xia Qi: Thank you very much. I feel very excited and grateful at the same time. I am grateful for the hard work of my teammates, the silent dedication of the coaching staff and the logistics team behind the scenes... It is because of their company and dedication that I can stand here tonight.

"Gazzetta dello Sport" reporter: Not only did you score five goals in the game, you also had an assist and successfully blocked the opponent's multiple attacks. Which aspect of your performance do you think was the most crucial?
Xia Qi: I think the most important thing is teamwork. The unremitting efforts and selfless dedication of every player, including the goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and forwards, everyone has made great efforts for this victory. I personally just fulfilled my duties. Without the support of the team, I could not achieve these alone.

"Marca" reporter: At the crucial moment of the game, your leaping frog header clearance became the turning point. What were you thinking at that moment?
Xia Qi: At that moment, I only thought about buying time and clearing the ball for the team. The opponent's attack was very fierce, and I knew that the clearance was crucial. I was very happy that I was able to disrupt the opponent's attack.

Daily Mirror reporter: England is about to play against Germany in the final. What are your expectations for this?
Xia Qi: I am very happy to meet the German team in the final, and I am very happy to fulfill Toni (Kroos)'s promise... The German team is a very strong opponent, and we respect them very much. But we are also confident in ourselves. In the next few days, we will prepare well to ensure that we can play our best in the final.

"AS" reporter: Messi's performance tonight was also very good. How do you evaluate him and the Argentina team's performance today?

Xia Qi: Messi is an incredible player, a legend in football. He proved his quality again tonight.

Although we won the game, we have great respect for Argentina. They are a very tough opponent and we had to give our all today to win.

Xia Qi's answer showed a steadiness that was not in line with his age. Many people were wondering: Where was I and what was I doing when I was 19? After so many years of hard work, I am still not as good as a big boy.
The next day's news made Xia Qi and all the England players feel comfortable and proud.

Argentine football legend Maradona was the first to criticize Messi.

[The gap between Messi and Xia Qi is not just in the number of goals (2:5), but in leadership. When England was at a disadvantage, Xia Qi repeatedly directed his teammates to defend and run, which is not common in Messi... Unity is the real reason why England can advance. ]

Afterwards, the South American media praised England's performance:

[England is the best team in the World Cup, bar none. The teamwork of the whole team is worthy of learning for all South American teams.]

[Both South American giants were eliminated in the semi-finals and missed the finals. South American football lags behind Europe in all aspects...]

[European offensive football tears apart the emperor's new clothes of South American football... We lag behind Europe in tactics, youth training, and everything else.]

However, happiness is always short-lived.

On the third day, the media changed their tone. They all accused England coach Hodgson of "losing the title" and "slacking off" throughout the whole process.

[Even if they tied a dog to the coaching bench, England could still reach the final...]

This hurt the old coach Hodgson a lot.

The air at England's training base in Rio de Janeiro became depressing, and in the end, the ones who got injured were Xia Qi and other players.

Fortunately, this storm came and went quickly, and soon the media were frantically building momentum for the upcoming finals.

However, no one cares about the World Cup third place match which is about to begin.

Amid the cheers of the host fans, the Brazilian team lost 0:3 to Argentina and didn't even get a consolation prize.

After the game, the president of the Brazilian Football Association said in response to reporters' questions: "This is an extremely successful World Cup. Both the number of goals and the viewing experience of the game are far superior to the previous ones..."

"However, it was an extremely unsuccessful tournament for us in Brazil. Not only did we not achieve good results, but we also lost by a large margin to strong teams like Germany and Argentina. We had no chances at all. This is really unsatisfactory..."

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After the third place match, the championship and runner-up finals will take place. The media hype has reached an unprecedented climax.

They first traced back the historical grievances between the British and German teams.

The history of English and German football is long and full of fierce rivalries and classic matches.

The two teams first met in the World Cup in 1930, at the inaugural tournament, when England demonstrated its strength with a win.

However, in the following decades, the German team gradually rose to become a strong team in European and even world football.

In 1966, England, as the host nation, faced Germany in the World Cup final at Wembley Stadium. This match is regarded as a climax in the history of the Anglo-German football feud.

In the famous "Wembley Goal" controversy, whether England's Hurst's shot crossed the goal line became the focus of discussion. Although there was no conclusive evidence, the goal was eventually ruled valid and England defeated Germany 4-2 to win the World Cup for the first time.

Entering the 21st century, the British and German teams have frequently met in major competitions, and every confrontation is full of gunpowder.

In the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Germany faced England in the round of 16. The match ended with Germany's 4-1 victory. This defeat was a heavy blow to England and is also regarded as an important chapter in the English-German football feud.

Not only at the adult national team level, but also the youth and women's teams of England and Germany are highly competitive in various competitions.

Whether the two teams meet in the European Cup, World Cup qualifiers or friendly matches, it always arouses great interest from the media and fans.

Nearly fifty years later, England and Germany once again met in the World Cup final, an event that cannot be captured simply in historical retrospect.

The British media invited Wenger, the mentor of the popular player Xia Qi, while the German media invited Guardiola, the head coach of Bayern Munich.

The two TV stations conducted an in-depth preview of the upcoming finals through a remote connection.

Wenger bluntly pointed out: "Apart from the World Cup experience, the German team has no advantages in other aspects."

"Both the quality of the players and the overall strength of the team are obviously inferior to England."

His view was immediately refuted by Guardiola: "Isn't Neuer better than Joe Hart in the goalkeeper position? And in the defense line, Lahm and Boateng are also slightly better than England."

Wenger smiled and responded: "Joseph, you misunderstood what I meant. The so-called quality of stars refers to their actual role in the game.

The best thing about Xia Qi is not only his goal-scoring ability and leadership, but also his ability to make the team play 1+1>2. Haven't you noticed that almost every player in England performed very well in this World Cup? "

"I object. The German team is a whole. In football confrontations, a team-based team is much more efficient than a star-based team."

"." The different views of the two famous coaches sparked a heated discussion among the players.

Boateng: "No one is invincible. I will completely limit Xia Qi."

Lampard: "Come on, you can't even defend against Messi, and you still want to defend against Xia Qi? Are you trying to tempt people to commit crimes again?"

Neuer: "Xaqi can score 18 goals, that's because he hasn't met me yet."

Walcott: "You like to run around. Xia Qi likes goalkeepers like you the most."

Ozil: "I am better than Rooney, the English midfield will not have an advantage."

Rooney: "I'm sorry, I played as a striker in the final, I want to score a goal like Xia Qi!"

The 2014 World Cup final was held at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Maracanã became the second stadium after the Azteca in Mexico to host two World Cup finals.

Before the competition, a brief closing ceremony was held, and Latin American pop queen Shakira became the first artist to participate in the closing ceremony for three consecutive years.

There were 74 spectators at the venue, which ranks 738th in the history of the World Cup finals.

Many politicians and former football stars were invited to attend, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and British royal family member Prince Charles.

Before the game started, last year's champion captain Puyol and Brazilian supermodel Bundchen entered the stadium carrying the World Cup, while Kaka showed the match ball to the audience.

In the England dressing room,
Coach Hodgson stood in front of the players, his eyes firm and passionate, his voice loud and clear, echoing in every corner of the locker room.

"This is a chance to make history, kids, a chance we may never have again. We got here not just through skill or talent, but through our unity and resilience."

Hodgson looked his players in the eye one by one and continued: "Remember, every time we step onto the pitch we represent England, our history and our culture.

Today, we want to prove to the world that we are a team that cannot be underestimated. Our opponent is a great team, but in our hearts, we have the belief, strength and courage to defeat them. "

"48 years ago, your predecessors did it. They defeated the Germans and won England's first World Cup title. Tonight you will follow in their footsteps and win England's second title."

He paused to let each word sink in. "This is not just a football game, this is about honor, dignity and dreams. Every second of effort, every pass, every interception is crucial.

We have to show our best in the game, our determination and our desire to win."

He ended his speech, his voice full of conviction: "Let us all go all out and win this game for England, for our supporters and for those who have placed their hopes in us!"

Meanwhile, in the German team's locker room, coach Loew was inspiring his players with his calm but firm voice.

"Today, players, we have the opportunity to recreate the glorious history of German football. We are facing a strong opponent, but it is on a stage like this that we show our quality, our team spirit."

Loew walked slowly and looked into the eyes of every player, "We have gone through many trials to get here, and every game has forged our determination and perseverance.

Today, we will play in the name of Germany and let our opponents, the audience and the world see the indomitable spirit of German football."

He clenched his fists, his expression serious and excited, "We are not only fighting for the championship, but also to prove our football philosophy and style. Every struggle and every challenge on the field is an opportunity for us to persist and achieve our goals.

Let us start with German glory, unite as one and show our true strength."

As his words fell, the entire locker room was filled with an atmosphere of determination and confidence.

"Ding Dong"

"Please host select 'training' or 'competition' mode."

"Contest"

"Host, please choose your position on the field: A forward, B midfielder, C..."

"B"

"Detecting that the host's team is in trouble at this time, matching the host's [Tai Chi Push Hands] attribute."

"Let him be strong as he can, the breeze blows over the hills; let him be arrogant as he can, the bright moon shines over the river"

"Host, please select 'Autonomous Mode' or 'One-button Hang-up Mode'."

"Warm reminder: During the hang-up period, the host will automatically complete various indicator actions by the system."

"Hang up with one click!"

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As the World Cup theme song sounded, the referee led the two teams into the field one by one:

"Dear audience members, let me now introduce you to the starting lineups of the two teams."

"Germany wore their traditional white jerseys and coach Joachim Loew deployed a 4231--- attacking formation.

Their starting goalkeeper is Neuer

On the back line: the right back is German captain Lahm,

Höwedes is the left back.

The central defenders are Boateng and Hummels, who are familiar to everyone.

The defensive midfielders are Kramer and Schweinsteiger

Three forwards, Kroos on the left, Muller in the middle, Ozil on the right.

The striker is Klose, who has scored 16 goals in four World Cups.

"England is wearing a red away jersey. Their starting lineup continues the 4231 formation from the last game against the Netherlands... except that Xia Qi and Rooney will swap positions in midfield tonight."

"Beep!"

"Dear audience, the game has begun!" (End of this chapter)