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The moment the final whistle sounded.

The cheers of Spanish fans swept through the Kazan Arena like a flood.

The eyes of the Argentine fans were red, and it was difficult to accept the fate of the team being eliminated.

"The game is over."

"Li Kang and Messi played a dominant performance in this game, allowing us to fully feel the charm of football."

"The peak showdown between the two comes to an end tonight."

"Li Kang is only 20 years old this year. He can stay with us for a long, long time in the coming years."

"But Messi is no longer young. What is the end point?"

"The breeze along the Volga River, blow away the sorrow, Argentina! Come back four years later!"

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"Congratulations to the Matador Legion!"

"I hope Li Kang's journey to the World Cup will not go through too many ups and downs and leave too many regrets."

Studio.

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[Four years later, Argentina has lost its main players such as Higuain, Aguero, and Mascherano. For the time being, super talents like Li Kang, Mbappe, and Pogba have not emerged from the youth training echelon. Messi’s In his career, he probably won’t be able to win the Hercules Cup. 】

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[Li Kang is in a similar situation. Four years later, De Gea, Morata and Saul may be the only ones left. 】

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[The predictive thinking of people like Busquets becomes more and more weird as they get older, but their athletic abilities are visibly declining and they can't provide much help. 】

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[I hope Li Kang can win the World Cup! 】

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[At the age of 20, participating in the World Cup for the first time and scoring five goals as the core midfielder, he is already very abnormal. 】

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[The French little guys next door are also very fierce, Mbappe scored two goals. 】

Sampaoli regained his composure, walked slowly onto the green field, and comforted his disciples.

Aguero's eyes were red.

Higuain lay on his back on the turf, covering his eyes with his arms.

Mascherano was helped off the field by the team doctor.

Di Maria looked calm and thanked the fans in the stands.

Messi was covered in mud and his jersey was stained with grass clippings. He looked at the corner flag blown by the night wind in a daze.

No one knows what he is thinking at this moment.

Argentine fans are full of regrets: four years later in the World Cup in Qatar, 35-year-old Messi and 34-year-old Di Maria may not be able to perform as phenomenally as tonight.

The sadness of one brings out the joy of the other.

Spanish fans rejoiced.

But the coaching staff and veterans fell into deep thought again after a brief revelry.

Morocco scored two goals in the group stage.

Tonight's knockout match, if Messi hadn't hit the crossbar and the post, the outcome would have been unpredictable.

There are actually many problems with the lineup, but they are sometimes covered up.

The young players didn't think much about it.

Li Kang was surrounded by Saul, Koke, De Gea and others and thanked the fans.

"Why do you think so much?"

"How can there be so much defensive pressure in the following games?"

"You could also say it's positional defense."

Morata, who was substituted early, had already arranged his hair and appeared in the media area as a player representative.

The spotlight shines on his handsome face.

The billboard behind him is covered with the logos of World Cup sponsors.

A Spanish reporter asked: "Alvaro, congratulations on scoring a key goal in this game. Do you regret that you were not born a few years earlier and won the gold medal in South Africa with the golden generation of Matadors?" The Hercules Cup? A career grand slam!”

How many years earlier were you born?

Can I compete with Torres and Villa?

Morata straightened his back and said with a serious expression: "In contrast, I am even more fortunate that I can fight side by side with Li. We will work together to create a more glorious football history!"

Bang bang bang!

This answer made the reporters at the scene heartily applaud.

The applause was thunderous and lasting.

Post-match press conference.

Del Bosque's expression didn't show much joy.

"Argentina is a respectable opponent and they almost equalized the score."

"Lee changed the tide of the war."

"Spain's passing problem has been undoubtedly exposed since the 2013 Confederations Cup. It is no longer the best defensive barrier."

"We will still insist on Lee's core position, and he will lead the team to victory."

The 2013 Confederations Cup was blown away.

The 2014 World Cup group stage was massacred.

In the 2016 European Cup, Li Kang brought back the glory of the Late Dynasty.

Today’s 18th World Cup

After a while.

Argentina coach Sampaoli appeared in the auditorium.

Facing the bombardment of South American journalists.

He puffed up his chest proudly: "I think what we lost to is the World Cup champion! You can wait and see, there is no defense line that can withstand the Matador Army in this World Cup!"

"Unfortunately, if we ranked first in the group stage, we would not have faced Spain in advance."

"I must emphasize again that Lee is omnipotent at the national team level. He is like Beckenbauer. It is normal to lose to his team."

Sampaoli likes to praise his opponents after losing.

Because praising your opponent can cover up many problems.

Catalan Television.

Enrique lowered his head and glanced at his phone. Why was it that his social software was full of words like 'lose money', 'refund money' and 'fake squid'.

"Ahem, a narrow victory."

"Although Li scored two goals in this game and created threats many times, his experience in the World Cup is still relatively lacking. Let's take a look at this replay. Why did he get up and continue attacking after he tripped? It should be Complain to the referee and ask for a free kick!”

"This is the wisdom on the green field!"

"Oh, the through ball delivered after getting up was so perfect!"

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"Ramos's attack was too reckless."

“Koke’s two long-range shots were a bit random”

"Spain wants to go further in the World Cup and cannot rely too much on Li."

The host suddenly asked: "Mr. Enrique, if you become the Spanish coach in the future, will you make tactical arrangements around Li Lai?"

Enrique was stunned for a moment and said decisively: "Yes!"

After this World Cup, Del Bosque will retire. Enrique, who has just been terminated by Arsenal, is one of the popular candidates for the coach.

after an hour.

Li Kang and his teammates returned to their hotel.

Railings were built around the hotel in advance, and many tourists wore Spanish No. 6 jerseys and held posters and high-imitation Hercules Cups.

The security personnel stood ready and faced off against the sea of ​​people.

Mignano sent a team representative to persuade the tourists to go back and rest early.

Tourists don't sleep.

Players need to sleep.

How can I rest when there are people celebrating and setting off fireworks around the hotel?

For professional athletes, training and sleep are equally important.

"It turns out that opposite is the white-walled Kremlin, the city of the ancient Tatar country. Why didn't I notice it before the game?"

De Gea pushed up the window of the room and admired the majestic ancient palace under the night.

The nervousness had long since disappeared without a trace.

Iniesta, Busquets, Ramos, Koke, Carvajal and other players put aside their grievances in La Liga. They rented a small conference room in the hotel and started watching the "Belgium VS Japan" game.

The top eight opponents will be born among these two teams!

"The Japanese team played well and their ground coordination was so smooth."

"Belgium's defensive thinking is not unified!"

The Spanish generals were all talking.

Morata looked at Lukaku who was unable to enter the goal on the screen, and couldn't help complaining: "This guy's shooting skills are so bad."

Li Kang returned to his room.

The system prompt sounded quietly.

[Ding, mission accomplished: a dog man, a patient. 】

[Task receipt: A peak showdown. Well, your journey to the World Cup will become more and more thrilling next time! 】

[Congratulations on getting: World Cup·Legendary Treasure Box. 】

The golden treasure chest is suspended in mid-air.

There is no texture on the surface.

Great simplicity is like a golden chain, universal in any era.

Li Kang glanced at the prize pool:

【Maradona "King" Module (Legend)! 】

[Bailey's "Firstborn" module (Legendary)! 】

[Daluo's "Super Alien" Module (Legendary)! 】

[Zidane's "Absolute Superstar" Module (Legend)! 】

[Götze's "Destiny Strike" module. 】

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[Beat Argentina head-on in the World Cup, the probability is tilted. 】

[The legendary treasure chest is opening. Congratulations on getting: Maradona "King" module! 】

[‘The Great Nine and a Half’ achievement unlocked! 】

Legendary shadows emerged in Li Kang's memory.

Italy jersey.

France jersey.

All kinds of negative emotions were crazily intertwined, and finally when the blue and white Argentina No. 10 condensed, they were swept away and replaced by an aura of looking down on all living beings!

After a while.

Li Kang regained his composure, and it was difficult for the current legendary mood to affect his mentality.

He took out his cell phone from his backpack.

The notification bar is filled with a series of messages.

He first clicked on his e-mail and started scrolling through it.

A long time ago, Simeone once sent "About the survival structure of No. 9 and a half in this era."

In today's football, the man who is best at using number nine and a half is the Atletico Madrid coach.

Rostov-on-Don.

Belgium, the top three national teams in FIFA's rankings, is in dire straits tonight!

In the 24th minute of the game, Lukaku faced an empty goal and kicked the ball in the air. The football hit the back of the calf supporting his foot. He was then cleared by the Japanese defender with a big foot. Lukaku had a silly smile on his face and sent the game away. Be the first to like it.

In the 47th minute of the game, Genki Haraguchi volleyed into the far corner and scored!

Japan beat Belgium 1:0.

The island nation’s first goal in the history of the World Cup knockout stage!

Shock the whole world!

Could it be that a shocking upset in the World Cup knockout rounds is about to happen?

The initial handicap of the betting company was: Belgium-3/3.5. In the end, the Japanese team scored first?

The Belgian fans couldn't believe what they were seeing.

Immediately afterwards.

In the 48th minute of the game, Hazard hit the post.

In the 51st minute of the game, Inui Takashi hit a long shot, and the Japanese team expanded the score to 2:0! ! !

Audiences around the world were stunned.

Did you have sex in your childhood?

Courtois spread his hands and complained to his teammates. After a moment, he looked at the scoreboard in mid-air and felt a little desperate. He couldn't help thinking in advance: where to go on vacation after being eliminated.

64th minute.

Belgium used two substitutions in one go, sending in Fellaini and Shadli, who were over 1.9 meters tall!

There are no ground tactics to speak of!

Crazy high-altitude bombing!

In the 68th minute, Vertonghen! Headed in, 2:1!

In the 73rd minute, Fellaini! Headed in, 2:2!

This is the tactic of coach Martinez, using a Belgian big man over 1.9 meters tall to play against a Japanese defender of 1.7 meters tall.

Brainless, efficient!

Japan coach-Nishino Akira, did not lose his fighting spirit: no bus, continue to attack!

In the 93rd minute of the game.

Honda Keisuke sent a corner kick, which was easily taken by Courtois.

Belgium would not let the game enter overtime. Courtois saw De Bruyne at a glance, and without any hesitation, he just threw the ball over!

Green hat connection!

De Bruyne split the side.

Munier made a cross.

Lukaku missed.

Shazri followed up at the back point and pushed the ball into the goal!

2:3! ! !

14 seconds counterattack, lore!

Belgium scored three goals in a row, shattering Xiao Rizi's dream of advancing!

Heaven and hell.

Japan coach-Nishino Akira, kneeled on the ground, his clenched fists shaking uncontrollably.

Xiao Rizi fans in the stands were in tears for 94 minutes. They experienced hope and despair!

A little boy from the island country cried loudly: "Teacher Okada, are we eliminated?"

The middle-aged man nodded and comforted: "It doesn't matter, we will be back in four years."

"14 seconds. The Belgians shattered our hopes in 14 seconds."

"But these 14 seconds are not darkness, but a beam of light that illuminates the way forward!"

"We will reflect and learn lessons, and Japanese football will become stronger!"

The Belgian players gathered together.

Lukaku confidently patted De Bruyne on the shoulder: "How did I leak? I won't be soft against Spain in the quarterfinals."

De Bruyne's mouth twitched: Tonight, Lukaku wasted four opportunities.

Hazard quickly regained his composure and rushed to the locker room.

When he realized that his opponent in the quarterfinals was Spain, Courtois seemed to have changed. He wanted to prove to the world that Chelsea's relegation to the reserve team last season was a wrong choice.

July 4.

The World Cup round of 16 matches are all over.

News one after another occupied the homepages of major online media.

"Li Kang shines in Kazan, Spain 3:1 Argentina.

"Cavani is like a god descending from heaven, Uruguay 2:1 Portugal.

"19-year-old young player Mbappe amazed the world, France 4:1 Russia!

"In a fierce battle, Croatia eliminated Denmark on penalties.

"The 14 seconds that silenced the Japanese, the European Red Devils fought back!

At the same time.

The results of the quarterfinals were also listed.

France VS Uruguay.

Brazil VS Sweden.

Spain VS Belgium.

Croatia VS England.

The number of comments, likes and reposts skyrocketed.

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[Can you believe it? Courtois passed the ball to De Bruyne? 】

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[Li Mingdeng is awesome! He can still be the king of the World Cup knockout stage! The whole network has updated a wave of highlights of him and Messi! 】

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[Spain's "late dynasty" encounters Belgium's "golden generation", Morata VS Lukaku, a showdown between strikers! 】

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[Striker showdown? Who misses more empty goals? 】

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[Don't question Lukaku, he transformed and gained weight to serve the overall lineup of Belgium, and he hasn't fully adapted to this 200-pound body. 】

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[Croatia will definitely not be able to pass England, and it's a money-giving game. 】

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[The French team can't compete with Uruguay, and the bookmakers must be tempting! 】

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[There will definitely be an upset, I'm optimistic that Brazil will be eliminated by Sweden. 】