Chapter 462 Sense of accomplishment

England's 5:2 reversal and elimination of Belgium in the World Cup semi-finals is destined to become the focus of discussion among fans around the world after the game. Social platforms, football software, chat tribes, forums, post bars and other places have gathered a large number of fanatical fans, especially England fans and Chinese fans tend to stay up late.

Sports media around the world are also very busy at night, making intensive layout arrangements for the next day's headlines.

In addition, those media that have nothing to do with sports also took advantage of the popularity of the World Cup semi-finals and placed the just-concluded World Cup semi-finals on the headlines of their newspapers.

However, with the development of information technology, traffic is now king. People are no longer attached to physical newspapers. The younger generation prefers to use mobile phones to browse world news.

The official INS, Twitter, Facebook, WeChat and other accounts of the world's major media are all publishing status one by one, and the content and information are sufficient to appear in the eyes of football fans around the world.

There is no dispute that Li Qing is the name that appears most frequently. With four goals, he has surpassed Miroslav Klose and become the top scorer in the World Cup.

Chinese fans are particularly proud. The official Football Emperor account from "Football" used this title: In the World Cup final after 52 years, Chinese evildoer Li Qing perfectly created it with four goals!

Bai Guohua, a well-known self-media columnist, also became a headline maker: "God descends to earth, World Cup champion? I am the only Chinese General Li!"

Of course, the title of Black Tien Chao Football Association is essential to attract everyone's attention.

Li Qing was bored when he returned to the hotel. His girlfriend Tong Shenbing had already fallen asleep far away in Nanling. It was quite depressing that there was no one to talk to. He couldn't fall asleep, so he just scrolled through INS, Twitter, Douyin and Qiudi. When you see the comments and status of fans who praise him highly, you will take the initiative to like it.

It was around three o'clock in the morning when he fell asleep peacefully. During this period, Li Qing interacted with many fans, which made those fans who were "favoured" by Li Qing feel extremely excited, and they vented their feelings through posting on Moments, INS, Moments, etc. The ecstasy in my heart.

The next day, overwhelming reports were all about England defeating Belgium 5:2 to advance to the World Cup finals in Russia. Li Qing, a senior who performed in his favorite drama, became the front page of the headlines. Those companies that signed Li Qing for the World Cup couldn't help laughing. Mouth, especially Nike.

Li Qing appeared on the front page of major physical media headlines. The huge photos he used were all full-body photos. In other words, the latest pair of football shoes could be seen clearly, and there was no need for the marketing department manager to specially investigate and process them. The manufacturer can explain everything.

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England has advanced to the World Cup finals, and the final venue is the Luzhniki Stadium. This means that the England players do not need to catch a flight, so the whole team can have a good rest at the hotel and prepare for recovery training at the Lokomotiv Moscow training base in the afternoon.

Head coach Southgate and assistant coach Alan Russell divided the work. Alan Russell led the team for simple recovery training at the Lokomotiv training base. Southgate took a flight to St. Petersburg to watch the World Cup between France and Croatia. Semifinals.

Compared with watching the game live in front of the TV, watching the game live is more thorough. Southgate will have a deeper understanding of the technical and tactical playing methods of France and Croatia, so as to determine the opponents in the final and make targeted tactical adjustments. .

England is conducting recovery training in Moscow, while Belgium, which lost, has to fly to St. Petersburg to prepare for the third and fourth place finals. It is also convenient for Martinez to watch the semi-final contest between France and Croatia at the Zenit Arena.

England's qualification for the World Cup final has become a reality, and the other final spot has not yet been decided. The world's sports media is focusing on the Zenit Arena in St. Petersburg.

In terms of overall strength, France is much stronger than Croatia, but football matches cannot be determined by each other's strength. After all, France does not have a perverted player like Li Qing.

According to the words of Croatian head coach Dalic, football is round and anything can happen. Moreover, the Croatia he coaches is not obviously inferior to France. They have a midfielder who is not weaker than the French team.

Modric, Rakitic, Kovacic and Brozovic are all the main midfielders of European giants. Modric is the core of the midfield of Real Madrid, the best club in the 21st century.

Rakitic moved from Sevilla to Barcelona to succeed Xavi, and his ability is also qualified to be a main force.

Kovacic is not Real Madrid's main player, but he can get a rotation opportunity, and Brozovic is also an absolute main player in Inter Milan.

The defense includes Dejan Lovren, who plays for Liverpool, and Vosaljko, who plays for Tottenham. Forward Perisic is the winger Mourinho wants. Mandzukic is high-spirited and synonymous with tirelessness.

Rebic, Kalinic, Kramaric and Pjaca are all main players in the five major European leagues and are fully capable of having a real battle with the French team.

As the World Cup semi-finals between France and Croatia draw closer, the attention of media and fans around the world is focused on the Zenit Arena in St. Petersburg, as is England preparing for the World Cup final in Moscow.

The winner of the Zenit Arena will be England's opponent in the World Cup final!

At 8 o'clock in the evening local time in Russia, the second World Cup semi-final between France and Croatia officially kicked off with the whistle of the referee Cakir.

France and Croatia have met five times, two of which were in the World Cup. The first was the semi-finals of the 1998 World Cup in France. France, which eventually won the championship, eliminated Croatia 2:1. The other was the 2004 European Cup group stage. The two teams battled to a score of 2:2.

Meeting again in the World Cup semi-finals after twenty years is nothing special for the participating players, but it is of great significance to the older generation of fans in the audience, especially the older generation of Croatian fans.

Arnold, who was sitting in the multimedia room watching the World Cup semi-finals, curiously asked Li Qing: "Li, who do you think will be our opponent in the final?"

"Does this need to be said?"

Li Qing said bluntly without raising his head: "Of course it's France."

According to the strength comparison between the two sides, France is two levels stronger, but England's most ideal state in the World Cup final is definitely Croatia. Therefore, he hoped that Croatia would win, and then asked: "Who do you want to be our opponent?"

"France."

"..."

Arnold's mouth twitched slightly. It was obvious that Li Qing was not on his channel, so he said in another way: "France is so strong, why not Croatia."

"Don't you think it would be more fulfilling to beat France and win the World Cup?"

Li Qing rolled his eyes and said very speechlessly.

"Forehead……"

Arnold was stunned for a moment, then thought about it, and it seemed to make sense.

However, most English players prefer that Croatia win the game, so that... the World Cup champion will enter normal mode.

But players like Harry Kane, Sterling, and Milner agree with Li Qing that only by defeating the strongest opponents and winning the World Cup can they feel a sense of accomplishment.