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Chapter 720 Rainbow Country
The result of the warm-up match with the French team was beyond everyone's expectations.Before the game, most people were optimistic that the new King of Europe would have the last laugh in this "Battle of Kings", but a small number of people were still optimistic about France.

However, even the most optimistic people may think that the Spanish team may lose, but they never imagined that Spain will suffer a humiliating defeat-the final score was 5:1. The King of Europe pressed down on the ground and rubbed fiercely.

Franck Ribery scored twice and Henry added two goals, the last of which came from Marseille winger Valbuena, while Spain only managed a face-saving goal in the second half from Torres. The ball—actually, there is nothing to save face. Being pierced by the opponent five times is already an extremely humiliating ending.

At the end of the game, the Parc des Princes players fell into a carnival of excitement. The home fans and the French players all cheered and sang like a festival, while the Spanish players who suffered a disastrous defeat quickly left the stadium with shame on their faces, as if they were defeated. rooster.

Although it was just an insignificant friendly match, the 1:5 loss still made all the players of the visiting team feel hot in their cheeks, and they were ashamed to stay on the court for an extra second.

Everyone left the stadium as if fleeing. Many reporters outside the stadium wanted to conduct interviews, but the Spanish players pushed away their microphones and cameras one after another, and left in a state of embarrassment.

The reporters were very dissatisfied with this. Spain lost the "Battle of Kings", and it was still such a complete loss. It was the reason for the loss, or doubts about the coach's tactical arrangements, etc., but the Spanish players didn't cooperate at all, which naturally made them very upset.

Although the players did not accept interviews, the unreconciled reporters would not let the Spanish team go just like this. They were determined to attack Bosque, the coach of the Matador Legion, at the post-match press conference later.

So, at a later press conference, Bosque faced a wave of questioning and attacking questions from reporters.

After the disastrous defeat to the French team, Bosque's face was already very ugly, but the reporters didn't care what his mood was.

"For this 1:5 defeat that was almost humiliating, how do you feel, Coach Vincent? Do you think it was caused by your improper tactical arrangements?"

"1:5! Such a defeat, such a bad state, Coach Vincent, do you think your team has the ability to go further in the World Cup in South Africa?"

"As the new European champions, the team was beaten head-on by the French team. How do you feel at the moment? Do you think the responsibility for this big defeat lies with you or your players?"

"I have a question, Coach Vincent, there are many outstanding players on the bench, such as Fan, Sergio and others, they failed to play in this game, why didn't they have the chance to play? If they played, would it have fundamentally changed the outcome of the game?"

"Honestly, Coach Vincent, do you feel that you have employed someone improperly?"

All kinds of questions and doubts rushed into Bosque's ears, making his already ugly face dark like the bottom of a pot. After answering a few questions, Bosque was so annoyed that he finally couldn't bear it. Get up and walk away.

This is Bosque expressing his protest to the media with practical actions, but in the eyes of the reporters, this is the expression of guilt of the Spanish coach, so in the report the next day, Bosque instantly became "the target of public criticism" and was Place on the grill and grill repeatedly.

"1:5! The Spanish national team ushered in a major defeat before the start of the World Cup!"

"Bosque must be responsible for this defeat. His poor on-the-spot command and improper use of personnel are the real reasons for the defeat of the Spanish team!"

"Compared to Aragones, the successor Bosque is too far behind! If the new King of Europe goes to South Africa in such a state, what awaits them must be the end of returning home early!"

"Xuezang? No, no, in Bosque's plan, Fan, Sergio, Alonso...etc, these excellent players are not important, Bosque's stupid employment will give the Spanish team this time in South Africa. Brigade, bringing huge hidden dangers!"

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I have to say that this friendly match with the French team has brought a lot of psychological blows to the Spanish players. They came to Paris with full confidence and wanted to give the old king a heavy hammer , and thoroughly declared that they were the real kings of Europe, but in the end they were hit head-on, to be exact, they were beaten all over the place.

It's just a friendly match, winning or losing is not really important, but a small loss and a rout are two completely different results. The score of 1:5 is like a thorn deeply embedded in the hearts of the players. It was extremely uncomfortable, and it also made many people doubt the team's trip to South Africa.

Even the French team, which is in the sunset, can beat them defenselessly. Then, in the World Cup, they met stronger teams, such as the Brazilian team, or the German team... They are better than today's team. The French team is a more vigorous and powerful team. If Spain meets them, why not call them mother?Just like that, what else is there to talk about to conquer the world and win the Hercules Cup?

Coupled with the constant attacks and doubts from the European media in public opinion, this makes the players' mentality even lower, and they are even more worried about the World Cup trip.

A warm-up match before the World Cup caused the team self-doubt, which Bosque never thought of before. After this game, Bosque talked to the players several times, trying to eliminate the big loss After the impact of low mentality, but the effect can only be considered average.

In desperation, Bosque could only do nothing.He also understands that it is better to do more than to say more. If he wants to restore the team's confidence, he can only use one victory after another to fill it up.

Fortunately, they still have such an opportunity. Before the official start of the World Cup, the Spanish team will also have a warm-up match with two local teams in South Africa. will eliminate a lot.

After the game, the Spanish team stayed in Paris for two days, and then departed from Charles de Gaulle Airport. The whole team set off for the African continent with a slightly heavy heart.

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The Republic of South Africa, referred to as South Africa, is located in the southern hemisphere, at the southernmost tip of the African continent, and is known as the "Rainbow Country".

There are two theories as to why it has such a good name.One is because of the terrain, South Africa is the closest country to the rainbow in the sky.

Of course, this is just a beautiful legend.In fact, the rainbow country is not a real rainbow, but a suggestion made by South African archbishop Desmond Tutu when the Republic of South Africa was established after apartheid. Because South Africa has various races and national cultures, it is called The meaning of the rainbow country is that people of different races live peacefully in this beautiful country and jointly create their own homes.

Blacks, whites, Indians, yellow races, Arabs, etc. These people with different skin colors are like rainbows in the sky, with different colors, but they gather together to become the most beautiful scenery.

This is a beautiful idea, and it is also the goal that South Africa has been working hard for all the time: to get rid of the idea of ​​apartheid, and hope that everyone in the world is equal, and there will be no distinction between race and class.

Since the age of great voyages, Africa has always been caught in the flames of war, and the rule of European colonists in recent centuries has also caused people on this continent to suffer.

Until now, the situation on the African continent is still extremely complicated.

Relatively speaking, South Africa can be regarded as a land of peace that is rarely seen in Africa.South Africa is the second largest economy in Africa, its citizens have a relatively high standard of living, and its social environment is more stable than other African countries.

This year's World Cup is the first time in the history of football that the World Cup has come to the African continent. It can be said to be of far-reaching significance. People are equal.

And this time all the matches of the World Cup in South Africa will be played in nine cities in South Africa, that is, in ten stadiums respectively, namely Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, Soccer City Stadium, Durban Stadium in Durban, Bron Fontaine's Free State Stadium, Port Elizabeth's Mandela Bay Stadium, Nelspruit's Mbobela Stadium, Polokwane's Peter Mokaba Stadium, Pretoria's Love Toth Stadium, Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, and Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, the capital of South Africa.

In these ten stadiums, 32 participating teams from various national teams around the world will play a total of 64 games. In the final stage, the two teams that advance to the final will come to Johannesburg again. They will play at the Soccer City Stadium. Compete for the final championship and do your best for the Hercules Cup.

After all the members of Spain arrived in South Africa, the first city they went to was Nelspruit. They will be here on June 6 with the Swiss team, which also qualified for the European division. first game.

The World Cup is very different from ordinary club cups. The most obvious manifestation is that on the playing field, the three group matches were held in three different cities. That is to say, Nelspruit After the first round, the Spanish team will not have time to rest, and will go to the next city of competition, Johannesburg, non-stop.And the last game city is in Pretoria.

For professional players, playing once a week is not too heavy a task. Most of the players who can enter the national team come from strong teams. In normal seasons, they often face double matches a week, or even a week. Three games, I have long been used to this.

But the World Cup is different. They need to constantly patrol in various cities, which makes the physical and mental requirements of the players even stricter.

If you are lucky and can reach the finals, then at least for this month, you will be traveling around.In addition to coping with fierce competitions, it is also necessary to consider the physical and mental reserves, which is really a great problem.

(End of this chapter)