"As a traditional FIFA event, the Federation Cup was scheduled to be held the year before the World Cup, which not only gave each team the opportunity to warm up, but also inspected the preparations of the host countries of the World Cup."

Duan Yixuan worked hard this summer, and he had to follow the national team to Brazil for follow-up reporting.

But there was no sign of dissatisfaction on his face, because the national team is no longer a rat crossing the street that everyone calls for:

"There are 8 teams participating in the New Year's Federation Cup, including World Cup host Brazil, last World Cup champion Spain, Copa America champion Uruguay, Central and North America and Caribbean Golden Cup champion Mexico, Oceania National Cup champion Tahiti, European Cup runner-up Italy, African Cup champion Nigeria, and Asian Cup champion... China."

"Tahiti, what a nostalgic name."

The commentator with him was Nangong Lei, known as the "Tahiti King of Football", a former international player who played in Tahiti for several seasons. Because of his outstanding performance at the time, he was recommended as the World Footballer candidate by the head coach of the Tahiti national team. Of course, he is just a candidate with one vote nomination...

Duan Yixuan continued:

"In the draw ceremony earlier, eight teams were divided into two groups, and the Chinese team was drawn to Group A, and the three teams in the same group were Spain, Mexico, and the host Brazil, which was an absolute death group."

In previous major competitions, no matter who the Chinese team draws together, they are called the Death Group. However, this time the commentator is not exaggerated. Except for Mexico's slightly weaker strength, Brazil and Spain are the top opponents - even if the Brazilian team has declined compared to the peak in recent years due to the lack of competition from the Brazilian team in recent years, its strength has not been ravaged by the Chinese team.

"This group is really hard to play. They are all world-class strong teams. I hope our young men will not be afraid of difficulties, nor will they have too many psychological burdens. As long as they exert their strength and style, they can leave with their heads raised."

Nangong Lei said it easily. Facing two opponents with absolutely strength above him, how could it be so easy to exert his strength and style?

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June 15.

Brasilia National Arena.

"On behalf of 200 million people, I warmly welcome tourists from all over the world to Brazil, a beautiful and fertile country..."

Brazilian President Rousseff gave a passionate speech before the opening ceremony.

Next is FIFA President Blatt. He first thanked Rousseff for his high attention to this event, and then praised the Brazilian Football Association for his very active preparations for the World Cup - although it was reported two days ago that the construction of a competition venue was seriously lagging behind...

Due to the severe decline in Brazil's domestic economy, although it is not yet considered "dirty", the national living standards have declined significantly. The general public expressed strong dissatisfaction with the government's efforts to waste money and spend a lot of manpower and material resources to host major events such as the World Cup and the Federation Cup during the economic crisis.

In all the host cities of the competition, a large number of people vented their dissatisfaction through parades. Long Shute saw many protesters outside the hotel, which surprised him.

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

While Rousseff and Blatt were speaking, there were also bursts of harsh booing in the stands, and some people even shouted the slogans of "Garbage Government" and "Rousseff stepped down".

Fortunately, these two big names are not fledgling boys. They turned a deaf ear to the booings, but their faces were full of smiles like spring breeze.

After they finished talking nonsense, the opening match of the Federation Cup officially kicked off.

Of course, there must be a host in the opening match, and the Brazilian team's opponent... is the Chinese team.

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As the Chinese captain, Long Shute is at the forefront of the player channel.

Two meters away is Brazilian captain Thiago Silva.

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

This Brazilian team also has his teammate Gustavo in Bayern. The two hugged each other enthusiastically in the passage and greeted each other a few words.

“Where are you playing these days?”

"I'm going to fly the plane, where are you?"

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

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

Although they are still having fun chatting and laughing for a while, they will become opponents on the field in just a few minutes.

As a midfielder, Gustavo, of course, has to keep an eye on Long Shute, who is the midfielder!

"drop!"

The competition has begun!

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"CCTV, CCTV, audience friends, what you are watching is the opening match of the 2013 FIFA Federation Cup. The host five-star champion Brazil team will face the five-star red flag Chinese team at home!"

Duan Yixuan took off the suit he had just worn and put on a loose T-shirt and flowery shorts, and then he felt a little relaxed.

This is Brazil, and wearing it so tightly can make people feel very hot!

"Let's first look at the starting lineup of both sides. In terms of the Chinese team, the goalkeepers are still Zeng Cheng, defenders Zhang Linpeng, Li Xuepeng, Feng Xiaoting, Rong Hao, and the two midfielders are Zheng Zhi and Zhao Xuri. In the frontcourt, the captain Long Shute is in charge. Hao Junmin and Wu Lei are respectively on the left and right wings. Gao Lin is the single forward in the front, and the Spaniard Camacho is sitting in the coaching seat.

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

Ronaldinho and Kaka, who had been very popular before, failed to make the roster, which may be a small regret. In addition, these should be the main lineup that Brazil can currently send, which shows that they also attach great importance to the Federation Cup..."

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

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

Fred is still hang out in Brazil at the age of his age, while Hulk is destroying his future and has been trying to make gold in Russia. Neymar has not had time to prove himself. How can such a player be compared with his seniors Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka and others?

Even many Chinese fans have this mentality.

Five-star Brazil is no longer the powerful Samba kingdom before. They are now at the trough of history. The Chinese team with special dragons... may not be able to fight them!

The competition is held in such an atmosphere.

As if it confirmed most people's ideas, Brazil's offensive could not even enter the Chinese team's penalty area from the middle. The three generals, Long Shute, Zheng Zhi and Zhao Xuri, were very tough to keep their opponents out, and Brazil could only do something through two wing roads.

In the second minute, full-back Marcelo stepped forward from the left, but he did not forcefully break through the right side composed of Hao Junmin and Zhang Linpeng, but directly made a powerful cross!

His pass probably used his strength. The football flew nearly 40 meters in the air and then hit Fred in the face!

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

"Haha, Fred is in a bad pain now..."

Duan Yixuan laughed directly, but before his laughter could not be laughed anymore.

The football bounced off Fred's face, and Neymar followed closely and shot with a shot with his right leg!

"Bang!"

Chinese goalkeeper Zeng Cheng's reaction was already quick enough, but he had just taken a step to the right and before he could stretch his hands to the highest point, he saw a white shadow flying into the goal against the post!
Chapter completed!