Strong Waist

On July 4, as France defeated Iceland 5-2 to enter the semi-finals, the entire European Cup quarter-finals also came to an end.

In the end, Portugal, Wales, Germany and France entered the semi-finals of the European Cup.

In France's match against Iceland, Giroud's double shot and one pass became the most crucial player for the French team to enter the European Cup semi-finals.

Giroud's performance has also been recognized by many professionals.

On the other hand, Belgium failed in the quarter-finals. They were defeated by the Welsh Legion led by Bale and ultimately missed the European Cup semi-finals.

Premier League Golden Boot winner Lukaku only scored one goal in this European Cup.

One goal in five games. This total goal conversion rate is really unacceptable, not to mention that the opponent holds the crown of the Premier League Golden Boot.

The Belgian fans are about to explode. They don't understand why Lukaku can't do it when he comes to the national team after playing so well at Arsenal.

Is there no one on the national team who can pass the ball?

De Bruyne! Hazard is very strong and they can pass the ball.

But why can't Lukaku be efficient?

Coupled with some rumors of internal strife, the entire Belgian national team has fallen into an extremely bad public opinion environment.

Many players did not even return to their home countries, but simply left for vacation.

Obviously, they didn't want to face angry fans.

The Belgian national team only apologized, saying that they had failed to live up to the expectations of their fans.

But this kind of coping response made the fans even more angry, and for a while, there was overwhelming condemnation.

Belgium is a mess.

The European Red Devils were supposed to usher in their strongest period, but they always failed to live up to the expectations of the fans.

At the same time, the European Cup is still in full swing.

The semi-finals will be a strong dialogue between Germany and France.

The German tanks led by Loew were the champions of the last World Cup in Brazil, and their performance and ability are obvious to all.

Before being eliminated in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup, Germany was still very strong and had good luck.

And this time, they ushered in a powerful France.

Both sides are carefully studying each other's tactics.

Many people are more optimistic that Germany can win the game.

But Mourinho and Lucky are both more optimistic about France.

The current tactics of the German team are in a nondescript situation. After undergoing the transformation of Guardiola, Loew also began to play pass control.

It is not an easy task for the tough German players to thread the needle.

Although they have survived until now, they still have not experienced the test of a strong team. Being able to reach the semi-finals is considered very lucky.

With the French team's defensive counterattack, can Germany continue to play pass and control?

As long as the French team can stabilize its defense, can Germany withstand France's counterattack?

As the host, the French team has performed extremely well before, which undoubtedly puts great pressure on Loew and the German team.

On the day of the game, the form of the game for both sides was not what Lucky and Mourinho expected.

Facing the German team's passing and controlling tactics, the French team played steadily, with solid defense and sharp counterattacks. Every attack hit the vital point.

Griezmann even scored two goals, a penalty kick and a powerful shot to help the French team defeat the German team and advance to the European Cup finals.

They will join Portugal, led by Ronaldo, in the finals.

July 11, 2017, 5:30 pm.

The European Cup has officially come to an end. In the final of the European Cup, Portugal and France fought fiercely for 90 minutes.

This game was full of ups and downs. Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been entrusted with the important task, left the field due to injury in the 25th minute. Since then, Portugal's pressing has become more fierce.

In the 79th minute, the Portuguese player who came on as a substitute scored the only goal of the game, helping Portugal win the European Cup.

This is also the first championship in Ronaldo's national team career and Portugal's first European Cup championship.

At this moment, Ronaldo's reputation reached its peak.

Last season's Champions League champion plus the European Cup champion, excellent insurance, has almost booked the Ballon d'Or.

The young French team fell on the final stage.

The French players felt extremely unwilling to do so, but there was nothing they could do.

After the game, the French dressing room was quiet.

Although they reached the final, their failure to win the championship made these young French boys feel extremely unwilling.

Especially players such as Griezmann and Giroud, their performances were exciting enough, but they still lost the most important trophy.

Although Griezmann won the European Cup Golden Boot, without a champion to accompany him, he always felt that something was missing.

The most unwilling among them is undoubtedly Giroud.

Whether it is club, national team or even personal honors, he has no obvious and outstanding awards.

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He desperately desires the championship.

This time should have been the best opportunity, but they failed to seize it.

On the bus back, everyone seemed extremely silent.

Losing is always demoralizing.

So does Giroud.

At the training base, Deschamps briefly summarized and let the players leave.

The European Cup is over, and so is his mission.

The result is not too bad, but it is a pity not to win the championship.

However, France has already played with enough intensity and will only need to continue to make adjustments in the future.

Head coach Deschamps is still very confident about the future.

Giroud picked up the package, silently came to the parking lot and entered the car.

He did not leave immediately, but closed his eyes and wanted to empty his head.

But as soon as I closed my eyes, the scenes of the finals appeared in front of me.

Those missed opportunities and those missed shots made him feel extremely angry and unwilling.

Giroud slammed the steering wheel!

drop!

The high-pitched sound of cars echoed throughout the parking lot.

Giroud took a few deep breaths, put on his seat belt and was about to drive, when the car window was suddenly knocked.

Winter winter winter!

Giroud turned around and saw national team teammate Kante standing outside the car.

Jirou was suddenly confused.

The relationship between him and Kanter is not particularly good. At most, they only exchanged a few words and they are teammates of the national team.

Why did this guy come to find me?

"N'Golo, what's going on?"

Giroud asked, lowering the window.

His tone was impatient.

Kante's expression was equally disappointed. He looked at Giroud and said, "I was asked to ask you, do you want to join Arsenal?"

Hearing this, Jirou's eyes suddenly widened.

Join Arsenal?

That’s too much to think about!

He is currently in Dortmund, but to be honest, after leaving Klopp, Dortmund cannot be dominant in the league, let alone the Champions League.

Dortmund is Giroud's springboard, and he wants a higher stage.

He wants to go to a club that can compete for titles.

And Arsenal is undoubtedly one of them.

Even the best handful!

Even though Arsenal only won the Europa League last season, their ability is obvious to all.

And Arsenal has many strong players.

These players are all opponents recognized and admired by Giroud. If these guys become his teammates, then the league championship and even the Champions League will not be a dream.

Giroud stared at Kanter and said: "Will you make an offer?"

Kanter asked; "Do you want to come? I need a positive reply!"

Giroud said decisively; "Think!"

In the hotel in Paris, Mourinho said to the phone: "Okay! I understand."

After that, he hung up the phone and nodded to Arteta who was waiting on the side; "Giroud is willing to transfer, we can start making preparations!"

Now that it is certain that Giroud is willing to transfer, Mourinho has also begun to prepare for the transfer issue.

It is not an easy task to take Giroud away from Dortmund, but for Dortmund, as long as there is enough price, this is a negotiable matter.

After that, Mourinho said to Lucky who was leaning against the door, "You can go back tomorrow!"

"Let me go?"

Lucky said slightly surprised.

After this month of forced rest, Lucai felt extremely bored and always wanted to move and play football.

Especially when watching other teams playing in full swing in the European Cup, Lucai became even more impatient.

And after a month of training, Lucai's physical fitness and body have recovered a lot.

Mourinho nodded and said, "After you go back, you will not be allowed to do heavy training, and you will focus on basic training. I will notify the club and find someone to watch you."

Lucky said awkwardly, "That's not necessary!"

After saying that, Lucky turned and walked out of the room, preparing to leave Paris directly at night.

He really couldn't stay any longer.