The most passionate moments in the entire football world have finally arrived! The major title contenders have unleashed their ultimate moves as if they had planned it beforehand!
Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo's home team, has not disappointed this time!
If all goes as expected, Cristiano Ronaldo will get a starting chance to prove his worth, and in terms of midfield support, they not only have the invincible duo of the "double B" combination but also the return of a master-level midfielder, Luís Figo!
Luís Figo!
A name that Real Madrid fans will never forget! Under his command, the right flank was flawless in both offense and defense, exceptionally organized, and capable of displaying boundless creativity at crucial moments!
His name is worthy of being called a superstar, having won every major award except for the World Cup!
He has collected the Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Player of the Year, Champions League titles, and countless league championships!
In 2001, his competitor for FIFA World Player of the Year was David Beckham! Despite this, he won by an overwhelming margin!
This World Cup, he has a mission, determined to make up for a major regret in his life, and his title as a midfield maestro will truly be well-deserved!
Fans worldwide are at the peak of excitement and are breaking through to another level, with continuous news challenging the limits of their psychology!
"This World Cup is f***ing amazing! I'd bet all my assets to watch it live!!"
"Absolutely cannot miss this, the most exhilarating match I've ever seen in my life!"
"Oh my god, I can't take it anymore! All my favorite stars are here ahhhh!"
Are you still debating who is the greatest footballer of all time? Are you still discussing who is stronger, Ronaldo or Cristiano Ronaldo? The upcoming World Cup will satisfy all your speculations!
There is no problem that a head-to-head confrontation cannot solve!
Not only are fans anticipating the tank battle between Cao Baiming and Carlos, but the direct clashes between top midfielders like Figo, Zidane, De Bruyne, and Modrić will also be spectacular, pushing the entertainment value of the matches to an extreme!
An extreme that surpasses limits!!
The poor English fans had hoped for David Beckham or Rooney to be on the roster, but unfortunately, their names did not appear on the final list.
Harry Kane remains the absolute core of the team's forward line.
But the most unfortunate is Drogba; although he might be one of the earliest football kings to succeed with divine summons, he has no opportunity to bring glory to his country!
The reason is that the national team he belongs to did not even qualify for the finals! It can be considered utterly pitiful!
At this moment, fans are lost in endless madness, their minds filled with the World Cup. Even though the World Cup hasn't started yet, fans are already playing out the upcoming scenes in their minds!
They anticipate Ronaldo's step-over dribble to break through the most formidable modern defender, Cao Baiming! Or perhaps Zidane's precise pass to assist Henry's goal, Cao Baiming's cannon blast to shatter Alisson's goal! Luís Figo's wing dribble past several players only to be brought down by Modrić's accurate tackle!
They don't even consider overly complex matters, such as who among the Samba squad's top penalty takers will step up – Kaká, Neymar, or Ronaldo?
What kind of positioning will Cao Baiming adopt when facing a top midfielder like Zidane, and how will his physical confrontation with the tough Henry unfold?
Who will be faster between Mbappé and Carlos in terms of speed?
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While fans are reveling in the World Cup carnival, the league matches are still ongoing.
After the departure of the three superstars, Arsenal has lost much of its vitality and confidence today, but the other players still need to continue to fight for the league. What remains in their hearts is the momentum they've built up previously.
Their winning streak is still unbroken, and they absolutely cannot let it end now, or else it would directly prove to the outside world that they are useless and completely reliant on those few players carrying the team.
Therefore, for Mikel Arteta, thinking this way is also a good thing; at least they will go all out in the upcoming matches.
For the management, this aligns perfectly with their goals: to continue this winning streak, strive for another 15 consecutive wins, and then press on!
The first match arrived quickly. Their opponent today was not a formidable team, essentially at the bottom of the Premier League standings: Swansea.
After the entire match, the team easily secured a 2:0 victory, and Arteta's newly implemented tactics showed their effectiveness on the field.
Although this match seemed like an easy win, the opponent was not a strong team, and the difference in strength was substantial. Even without Cao Baiming, Messi, or Henry on the field, Arsenal players' average market value was several times higher than their opponents.
In such a scenario, winning is nothing to brag about, but if they had lost, it would have been a complete disaster. Not only would the team face intense criticism and backlash from public opinion, but the players would also be demoralized, affecting several subsequent matches.
Thus, this score is worth celebrating. Although it wasn't a large margin victory, they maintained a clean sheet, indicating that their defense remained solid even without Cao Baiming.
However, this match, despite the easy victory, did not completely solve the challenges facing Arteta, as one of the next three matches will be against Chelsea!
As is well known, Chelsea has always been a traditional powerhouse in the Premier League, consistently maintaining a high standard. Although they faltered in previous seasons and nearly hit rock bottom, they regrouped last season and soared to success.
Drogba's addition was a crucial finishing touch that significantly enhanced the entire Chelsea team at a critical juncture!
As many players began to leave for their national teams, and numerous star players followed suit by submitting transfer requests, many strong players remained in the league.
One of them is the "monster of the pitch" Drogba, who returned last year!
The reason he did not return to his country for team training was quite simple!
He had no games to play; he wasn't even in the World Cup squad. While this might sound a bit sad, it's not a laughing matter for other teams.