At this point, the group stage was all over, and all teams that advanced to the top 16 were generated, and those eliminated teams could only go home. {Except for the Italian team, other traditional strong teams entered the top 16, which is the guarantee of the exciting knockout round.

According to the schedule, the last 16 matches have already come out, and the French team's opponent is the South Korean team. The two teams were once divided into the same group in the last World Cup. The French team won three-to-one with Tang Jue's hat trick. After four years, the two teams met in the first round of the knockout round.

The French team was full of confidence, while the South Korean team claimed that they would avenge the arrow four years ago and advance to the quarterfinals. Media from the two countries started a war of words.

The situations of other teams are: United States vs. Ghana, Netherlands vs. Slovakia, Brazil vs. Chile, Argentina vs. Uruguay, Germany vs. England, Paraguay vs. Japan, Spain vs. Portugal.

The strong dialogue between Germany and England, Spain and Portugal was the two most attractive matches in the quarterfinals.

In order to prepare for the first round of the knockout round, the French team came to Port Elizabeth two days in advance. Port Elizabeth is located on the southwest coast of Argoa Bay on the southeast coast of South Africa, and is located on the southwest side of the Indian Ocean. It is one of the major ports in South Africa. It was built in 1799 and is the largest wool trading market in South Africa. It is a port city near the Indian Ocean. It has a pleasant climate and an average annual temperature of 20 degrees.

Since Tang Jue's suspension has ended, the French team is actively preparing in a good atmosphere.

A suspension of one game and a fine of one million is a fine. This punishment is not bad. Tang Jue knew that there were many people in it. Among them, the French fans had the greatest contribution. Without them, the French President and the British Prime Minister would not have put pressure on Blatt. Platini also lacked important bargaining chips in his hands.

This is like two years ago, fans showed strong power at critical moments. Tang Jue knew that he could only repay them with good performance because this was the only requirement for those fans.

As time goes by, the knockout round is getting closer and closer, and the war of words between the media of the two countries begins to escalate. South Korean media suddenly reveals a slanted news.

On the 25th, the famous Korean sports media "Besteleven" published an article saying that it was verified that Tang Jue's ancestors were Koreans.

Public opinion was in an uproar, especially the Chinese media. They refuted the news. Chengdu Business Daily also interviewed Tang Yuantian, who denied the news.

French media sneered at the Koreans' statements, and the Paris Daily said: According to news from China, Tang's ancestors were not Koreans. His father personally confirmed the news.

In addition, what if Tang's ancestors were Koreans? France is an immigrant country. More than half of the players in the French team's ancestral home is not France, such as Zidane, whose ancestral home is Algeria. However, it will not affect their playing for the French team.

What does Koreans mean?

Do you hope Tang will show mercy to them?

That is absolutely impossible. Who is Tang? He once said after the World Cup started that he would turn this World Cup into his own World Cup.

Could it be that the Koreans are looking for a foreshadowing for failure? After the game, they can say, "It was the Koreans who defeated the Korean team."

Listen to this, after the game, they can return to South Korea with their heads raised and their chests raised.

This is a good trick for Koreans!

...

At 9:00 a.m. on the 26th, at the pre-match press conference, South Korean coach Xu Dingmao said: "We only have one goal tonight, that is, to defeat the French team and advance to the quarterfinals. We failed in the group stage four years ago, and tonight is the best time for us to take revenge!"

"There is an old saying in our country - wherever you fall, you can get up!"

The Chinese reporters in the audience frowned, damn, how did this sentence become the old saying of Koreans? This is obviously what the Chinese say, it's too shameless!

A Chinese journalist couldn't help but shout: "This sentence is from China, not from South Korea!"

Several other Chinese journalists Huhe, Korean journalists did not blush and their hearts were not beating. Journalists from other countries looked at each other, and the scene was a bit chaotic.

Xu Dingmao's face did not blush and continued: "France is very powerful and is a favorite to win the championship. It also has a group of super stars such as Tang Jue and Ribery. But we..."

A voice sounded again, interrupting his speech, "Tang Jue's ancestors were Chinese, not Koreans!"

Xu Dingmao's face still did not change. He pursed his mouth and said angrily: "You are so rude. Can this press conference continue?"

The reporters' faces became wonderful, and French reporters gave Chinese reporters a thumbs up, while the Korean reporters' faces looked ugly.

With the "chat" of Chinese journalists, Xu Dingmao ended his speech in a verifiable way, and then during the questioning session, he was questioned by Chinese journalists. The Koreans are so smart that they have no positive answer.

Domeneck made the stage in the following time and said to the microphone: "Our road to defending the title has officially entered the cruel knockout stage. South Korea is a respectable opponent, and teams that can enter the knockout stage are not weak teams. We are already prepared and will not disappoint the fans."

"Tonight, we're leaving a classic at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium!"

He seemed to remember some beautiful scenes and a smile appeared on his face.

"Tang said to me last night, 'Coach, don't worry, since I'm alive...'"

His words suddenly stopped, and his face was a little embarrassed because he forgot the next half. A Chinese reporter shouted: "If you survive the disaster, you will have good fortune!"

Domenek nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes! Yes, yes, that's the sentence. If you survive a great disaster, you will have good fortune!"

Media reporters from other countries gave envious eyes to Chinese journalists. Several of them made up their minds and wanted to make friends with Chinese journalists after the press conference and let these Chinese friends teach them some old Chinese sayings.

Who can blame this?

From time to time, this guy Tang would say a few old Chinese sayings and idioms. If he doesn't understand Chinese culture, he would not be a qualified football reporter.

"He said, coach, don't worry, since I'm alive, I will have good fortune in the future. No one can stop us in the next game."

Domeneck put away his smile and said seriously: "The Korean team is our first test after entering the knockout round, and we will take it seriously. We will not let tonight be the last game for Torah, we will continue to move forward until we lift the Hercules Cup!"

This was the first time Domeneck opened his heart and said the goal of the French team in person. After saying that, he seemed to be much more relaxed, his face calmed down, and he signaled that he could enter the questioning session.

An Italian journalist asked: "Some media think you can replace Henry with Benzema and let him partner with Don. Because they cooperate well at Real Madrid. What do you think about this issue?"

After the start of this cup, Tang Jue's partner has always been Henry. Benzema was able to start in the last game of the group. Due to Tang Jue's suspension, the two of them failed to play together.

Given that Henry's threat on the court is getting smaller and smaller, there has been a voice in France that will allow Benzema to replace Henry.

This question is not answered well and will make the mood of the two players. Domeneck raised his eyebrows and said, "Benzema is still young. This is his first World Cup. At his age, he will be on the bench most of the time. We cannot encourage growth."

"As for Henry, he is still an indispensable player for the French team. He still has a tacit understanding in cooperation with Don at Real Madrid. Don't forget that in our first game, he scored a goal and the second game, he assisted. Such experienced players are what every team needs."

A Dutch reporter asked: "Four years ago, Don was eighteen years old, younger than Benzema now. Didn't he become the main striker of the French team? Why did he sit on the bench when Benzema comes?"

Some media reporters looked at the Dutch reporter with contempt. Can Benzema be compared with Tang? Tang is a monster. Whoever compares with him is seeking death. Of course, except for those who are the king-level football like Bailey and Ronnie.

Domeneck shook his head and said, "Four years ago, our roster was aging and we urgently needed young players like Don to bring vitality to the team. Now we are in the opposite situation, we need experienced veteran players."

"In addition, there is a process to train a young player. You can't be rushed. I am optimistic about Benzema's future."

...

The World Cup is halfway through, and the cruel knockout round is about to begin. This marks the critical moment of the World Cup. When each game ends, a team will return home. The winning team continues to move forward and sends a strong impact on the championship.

Fans around the world have invested great enthusiasm and the media are also busy. They learn about the team's news from various channels. The interviews of stars here are the top priority.

Tang Jue is the number one star of the French team who wins the championship, and his every word and action will arouse heated discussions.

At 2:00 p.m. on the 26th, a long queue began to line up outside Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Most reporters waited by the passage where the players walked into the locker room.

Some media reporters are also busy interviewing fans of the two countries’ views on this game.

French fans shouted at the microphone: "Long live France! France will win!"

"Don tells us that he is going to win the Hercules Cup for us!"

"The Koreans are not our opponent!"

Korean fans shouted into the microphone: "This is a chance for South Korea. The pressure to defend the champion is too great, and we will laugh to the end!"

"Tang is definitely not a problem!"

"Even if we are defeated by Tang Jue, we will be defeated by the Koreans!"

The reporter was dumbfounded after hearing this.

...

At 2:15, when the reporters were experiencing their sights, the French bus slowly drove over and the group of reporters began to surge. Under the leadership of Domeneque, the French team walked out of the car.

Tang Jue did not avoid it, walked directly to the media and said to the microphone: "The knockout match has begun, the real test has come. Tonight is the beginning, not the end. I want to repay those who support me with good performance!"

The reporters knew what he meant, but that was already a thing of the past and they were more concerned about the game that was about to begin. However, the focus of Chinese journalists was not on the game, but on the Koreans.

A Chinese journalist asked loudly: "Previously, Korean media thought that your ancestors were Koreans. Mr. Xu Dingmao said at a press conference in the morning, "Everyone falls, get up there!" is an old Korean saying. What do you think about this?"

Tang Jue frowned, his face looked ugly. He has been concentrating on training these days and has not paid attention to the media at all. Damn, he actually changed the nationality of my ancestors, this...

"Of course my ancestors were Chinese, there is no doubt that this is. I heard that Koreans often regard Chinese civilization as theirs, such as Chinese characters, Dragon Boat Festival, etc."

"As for the sentence 'Where you fall, get up!', I was educated by my father since I was a child, and I believe this sentence is from China."

He looked at the Korean reporters and said lightly: "Koreans are really a very strange nation. They just make money if they are good. Why don't they say that Maradona is also a Korean? Then they can be proud for decades."

"It can be said that Koreans have won the World Cup a long time ago, and Koreans have played the King of Football!" (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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