Green Dragon

Chapter 463 Seeing Neymar Again

"As a traditional FIFA event, the Confederations Cup is scheduled to be held one year before the World Cup, which not only gives the teams a chance to warm up, but also inspects the preparations of the host country for the World Cup."

This summer, Duan Yixuan was a bit hard. He had to go to Brazil with the national team to follow up and report.

But there is no dissatisfaction on his face, because today's national team is no longer a street mouse that everyone shouts and beats:

"A total of 8 teams participated in the Confederations Cup this year, including the World Cup host Brazil, the last World Cup champion Spain, the America's Cup champion Uruguay, the Central American and Caribbean Gold Cup champion Mexico, the Oceania Nations Cup champion Tahiti, and the European Cup runner-up. Italy, Africa Cup of Nations champions Nigeria, and Asian Cup champions...China."

"Tahiti, what a memorable name."

His partner was Nan Gonglei, known as the "King of Tahiti Island" - the former international footballer played in Tahiti Island for several seasons, and because of his outstanding performance at that time, he was selected by Tahiti Island The head coach of the national team recommended him as the candidate for the World Footballer of the Year. Of course, he is only a candidate with one vote...

I only heard Duan Yixuan continue to say:

"In the draw ceremony held earlier, the eight teams were divided into two groups, and the Chinese team was drawn into Group A. The three teams in the same group were Spain, Mexico, and the host Brazil. The uncompromising group of death."

In previous competitions, no matter who the Chinese team was drawn with, they were called the group of death, but this time the commentator did not exaggerate, except that Mexico was slightly weaker, Brazil and Spain were the top players Even if the Brazilian team's strength has declined compared to its peak due to its inactivity in recent years, it is not something that the Chinese team can casually trample on.

"This group is really difficult to play. They are all top-ranking teams in the world. I hope that our boys will not be afraid of difficulties, and don't have too much psychological burden. As long as they play their own strength and play their own style, they will be fine. Head held high and left."

Nangong Lei put it lightly. Facing two opponents whose absolute strength is absolutely superior to his own, how could he be able to display his own strength and style so easily?
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6 month 15 day.

Brasilia National Arena.

"On behalf of the [-] million citizens, I would like to warmly welcome tourists from all over the world to Brazil, a beautiful and rich country..."

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff made a passionate speech before the opening ceremony.

Next came FIFA President Sepp Blatter, who first thanked Rousseff for taking the event very seriously, and then praised the Brazilian Football Federation for being very active in preparing for the World Cup - despite only reporting the construction of a competition venue two days ago Engineering is seriously behind...

Due to the serious decline in Brazil's domestic economy, although it can not be called "dire water", the living standards of the people have declined significantly. The general public is concerned that the government still spends a lot of manpower and material resources on major events such as the World Cup and the Confederations Cup during the economic crisis. They expressed their strong dissatisfaction.

In each city where the competition was held, a large number of people used parades to vent their dissatisfaction. Long Shute saw many demonstrators outside the hotel, which surprised him greatly.

He also thought that in Brazil, the kingdom of football, ordinary people would rather not have food or clothes to play football for their dreams...

While Rousseff and Blatter were speaking, there were bursts of harsh boos from the stands, and some people even shouted slogans such as "garbage government" and "Rousseff step down".

Fortunately, these two big men are not fledgling boys. They turned a deaf ear to those boos, but had smiles like spring breeze on their faces.

When they finished talking nonsense, the opening game of the Confederations Cup officially kicked off.

Of course, there must be a host in the opening game, and the opponent of the Brazilian team... is the Chinese team.
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As the captain of China, Long Shute stands at the forefront of the player tunnel.

Two meters away is Brazil captain Thiago Silva.

The two of them once played against each other in the Champions League. At that time, Long Shute was still in Ajax, and Silva was still in AC Milan. In addition, they also led the Olympic team to meet each other in the final of the London Olympics last year. , At that time, the Chinese team won 3-2, and this loss also became a big regret for the Brazilian team.

The Brazilian team also included his Bayern teammate Gustavo. The two embraced warmly in the tunnel and exchanged greetings.

"Where are you playing these days?"

"I'm going to fly the plane, how about you?"

"Tomorrow, I will introduce you to a good place, so that you can experience the most authentic Brazilian girl!"

"Go away, I don't know you!"

Don't look at them talking and laughing for a while, just a few minutes later, they will become opponents on the field.

Gustavo, who is a midfielder, of course has to guard Long Shute, who is a midfielder, without giving up an inch!

"drop!"

The game is on!
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"CCTV, CCTV, viewers and friends, what you are watching now is the opening match of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. The host, the five-star champion Brazil, is playing at home against the five-star red flag Chinese team!"

Duan Yixuan took off the suit he was wearing just now, and changed into a loose T-shirt and floral pants, only then did he feel a little relaxed.

This is Brazil, so it will be too hot to wear so tight!
"Let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides. For the Chinese team, the goalkeeper is still Zeng Cheng, the defenders Zhang Linpeng, Li Xuepeng, Feng Xiaoting, Rong Hao, the two defensive midfielders are Zheng Zhi and Zhao Xuri, and the frontcourt is routed by captain Long Shute. Sitting in town, the left and right wings are Hao Junmin and Wu Lei, Gao Lin is at the front as a single striker, and the Spaniard Camacho is sitting on the coaching bench.

The Brazil team is goalkeeper Cesar, four defenders Alves, captain Thiago Silva, David Luiz and Marcelo, three midfielders are Oscar, Paulinho, Gustavo, The three forwards are Fred, Neymar, and Hulk in turn, and the head coach is the meritorious coach Scolari.

Ronaldinho and Kaka, who were once very popular before, failed to enter the squad, which may be a small regret.In addition, this should be the main lineup that the Brazilian team can currently send out, which shows that they also attach great importance to the Confederations Cup..."

Although these players are indeed Brazil's main force, it has to be said that the Brazilian team after 2010 always seems a little star-stuffed.

There are indeed many players in this group of players who have played for Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Chelsea and other giants, but the configuration of the frontcourt makes people have to sigh.

Fred is still playing around in Brazil at an early age, Hulk is self-destructing his future and has been panning for gold in Russia, and Neymar has not had time to prove himself. How can such a player compete with the old predecessors Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Ronaldo? Compared with Dinho, Kaka and others?
Even many Chinese fans also hold this mentality.

The five-star Brazil is no longer the powerful Samba kingdom they used to be. They are now at a historical trough, and the Chinese team with Long Special... may not be able to fight them!
The game was played in such an atmosphere.

As if to confirm most people’s thinking, the Brazilian team’s offensive was unable to break into the Chinese team’s penalty area from the middle. Make a fuss through two sidewalks.

In the 2nd minute, the full-back Marcelo advanced from the left, but he did not rush into the right formed by Hao Junmin and Zhang Linpeng, but made a direct cross!

He probably used all his strength to pass the ball. The football flew through the air for a distance of nearly 40 meters, and then hit Fred in the face!

Fred almost cried on the spot in pain, staggered and fell backwards, and sat firmly on the penalty area line.

"Haha, Fred is in so much pain now..."

Duan Yixuan laughed straight away, but before his laughter stopped, he couldn't laugh anymore.

The football bounced off Fred's face, and Neymar followed up with a burst shot that rounded his right leg!
"Oh!"

Chinese goalkeeper Zeng Cheng's reaction was quick enough, but he just took a step to the right, and before he had time to stretch his hands to the highest point, he saw a white shadow flying into the goal against the goal post!
In less than 3 minutes, the Brazilian team led by one goal!
(End of this chapter)