The French team declined the media's interview and prepared for the game that was coming soon. This made the outside world feel very strange and the reporters whispered.

"Tang didn't even say anything this time, this is so rare!"

"Yes, are they not confident to defeat Russia?"

Some people disagree with their statement: "No, I think they are cautious and don't want Russia to be a dark horse, and don't want the myth of the last one to appear."

Someone shook his head and felt that he would not make bold statements before the game. This did not conform to Tang Jue's personality. It must be that something happened within the French team, because it was too abnormal.

"Is there something wrong with France?"

Everyone began to speculate that France's behavior this time was too abnormal and even Tang Jue did not accept an interview, so there must be problems here.

"Yes! There must be something wrong with them!"

"Is it because Don and Domenek had a conflict..."

"It is possible that until now, Real Madrid has not explained the reason for Schuster's resignation. Don is extremely domineering in the locker room. He is very likely to have conflicts with Domenek."

"Yes, the Russian team is not strong, Don should advocate a large-scale attack, and Domeneck is cautious, and the two have differences in tactical terms, so..."

Human imagination is terrible. Literatures use this imagination to write brilliant masterpieces that have been passed down for generations. Scientists use this imagination to add rigorous experiments and calculations to discover the laws of nature. Journalists use this imagination to speculate on all abnormal things.

Everyone used their imagination to speculate the so-called "truth", and their words became more and more bold.

"Will things happen in 2006? The French often do some incredible things, maybe there will be a good show tonight!"

"Yes, after Don and Shuster had a conflict, weren't they standing on the sidelines to command the game? Maybe it might also happen tonight!"

"Yes, Anelka is not..."

A voice brought these bold speculations to abruptly.

"There is no problem within the French team, and the situation you said will not happen. They did not accept interviews because they had to concentrate on preparing for the game." Joseph said loudly. He really couldn't stand his colleagues.

When the reporters found out that the person who was talking was Joseph. He became enthusiastic, and this person had a good personal relationship with Tang. They wanted to inquire about Tang Jue from Joseph's mouth.

"I know nothing like you," Joseph said embarrassedly.

"Tsk! Since you don't know anything, why did you say that a lot of things just now?"

"You guy is so inauthentic. I told you about Harvey a few days ago..."

"I will give you information about some Russian players the day before yesterday..."

Everyone expressed their dissatisfaction, and Joseph blushed and immediately apologized to everyone. He really didn't know about Tang Jue's news, but who believed it!

...

On the 27th, Russian Pravda released a news report: "Tonight, the semi-finals between Russia and France will be held at the Ernst-Hapur Stadium in Vienna. Russian President Mr. Putin accepted the invitation of the Austrian president and will fly to Vienna today. He will go to cheer for Russian players on the spot!"

Once this news was released, it caused discussions among the public. Russian fans were very excited. They believed that the president personally supervised the battle, which increased the team's chances of creating miracles. Some Russians were also dissatisfied. They believed that the president was wasting taxpayers' money when he went to watch football games on site.

French fans reacted coldly, thinking that even if Mr. Putin came to watch the game on site, the result of the game could not be changed. French TV said: "Football matches are about strength, skills, tactics, and fighting spirit. Mr. Putin came to watch the game on site, which can indeed increase the fighting spirit of Russian players, but they are not as good as the French team in terms of strength and skills."

The implication is that they think the French team will win tonight's game. This statement is different from the previous few days. The French media reminded their team to be cautious a few days ago.

Russian TV posted a comment: Mr. Putin came to the scene to cheer for Russian players, which is a way to meet the needs of Russian fans. Russian fans hope that their team will create miracles and realize the legend of Greece for four years. Mr. Putin is a legend, and he will bring good luck to Russia!

The road to miracle is at your feet, come on. Russian boys, you have billions of supporters behind you!

Milan TV commented: "The game between Russia and France is about to break out. At this critical moment, Russian President Putin wants to go on the spot to cheer for his team. This will greatly increase the morale of the Russian team. If Russia wants to create miracles and embark on the road of Greece four years ago, they really need a dose of heart-willing. The appearance of President Putin is a dose of heart-willing.

On the contrary, the French team seemed very low-key, and their coaches and players were far away from the media and did not accept interviews from any media. There is no doubt that if the French team wants to achieve eight years of glory, they must use the championship to wash away the stains on their bodies and save the image of French football.

This is a tit-for-tat game. If there is no weak team to reach the semi-finals, it is hard to say whether the powerful Germany can defeat Turkey without the outbreak of Ram in the last moment. Russia has experienced a life-and-death battle in the group stage, and they have also defeated the powerful Netherlands. Do they have no chance to defeat France?

Perhaps this is why it keeps France away from the media, and they know that Russia is not a team that can be defeated if they want to win.”

Milan TV's comments were reasonable and well-founded. The French media's good mood disappeared, and they began to worry about their team. If they lose to Russia...

Joseph exhaled and said, "No! This will never happen. Don, he will never let this happen. He will never give those enemies hidden in the dark a chance to criticize!"

"He is so proud, how could he let him step on him?"

Joseph had absolute confidence in Tang Jue, and he knew everything about him. He believed that Tang Jue would lead the French team to the end because this was his first competition as the captain.

...

The semi-finals are cruel, with only one last step away from the final. The winner can set foot on the arena that is attracting attention around the world and compete for the final championship, and may become the final winner. Achieve supreme glory. The losers can only go home, and the results of their previous bloody battles will be ruined.

If the runner-up is the biggest loser, then the teams that fall outside the finals are the most tragic roles. They become the first and second place. When they enter the semi-finals, no one gives up easily. They all want to enter the finals to compete for the championship.

At 11:00 a.m., at the press conference before the game, Hiddink said: "The French team is very strong, qualifying from the death group and eliminating the favorite Spain in the quarterfinals. Don is in a better and better condition, and Russia is facing a severe test. But we have a way to deal with him."

"The difficulties are huge, but we will not give up until now. Our goal is to enter the finals because there are hundreds of millions of people supporting us."

Domeneck said: "Before we came here, we have been holding back our energy. We want to save the image of French football. This is the responsibility given to us by history. My players are a group of people who are responsible. Each of them knows the responsibility they shoulder, and I believe they will fulfill their responsibilities."

"Now many people are talking about the French team, thinking that the French team does not accept any media interviews, which is too low-key. Before training this morning, I had communicated with Tang, and he said a very interesting thing, 'The low-key now is for the high-key future!'."

"I admire his words very much. He also told me, 'Coach, don't worry, this is my first European Cup, and I will lead the team on the highest podium no matter what.'. Yes, I like him very much. He is the most talented striker I have ever met, and he has a strong will."

"There are rumors that I have problems with him, so the French team is so low-key. I tell you that there is no problem with him. We have experienced a lot together, including the 2006 World Cup, including something before the European Cup.'"

"I never admit the so-called 'the French team is weaker than Zidane's time'. We have the best players in the world, who are talented, strong will and firm beliefs. I believe that together we will write legends and immortal legends!"

Domenek refuted the rumors among reporters, saying that he had a very good relationship with Tang Jue and was full of expectations for the future.

The reporters in the audience were talking, and French media reporters breathed a sigh of relief, and Joseph had a smile on his face.

...

Tang Jue joined the French team at the age of 17. Although Zidane was influenced by Zidane, it was inseparable from Domeneck's appreciation. After Zidane retired, Domeneck simply gave up Vieira and pushed Don Jue to the captain's position. For this reason, he was under great pressure and was criticized by the French media.

But Tang Jue slowly conquered French fans with his wonderful performance, which also confirmed Domeneke's vision. Before the start of the European Cup, the "overthrow of Tang" wave occurred. Those who opposed Tang Jue never doubted his ability, but thought he was unpatriotic.

Don is definitely full of gratitude. The old man is stubborn, cautious, and conservative, but he has always taken good care of him. The relationship between them is more harmonious than Domeneke and Zidane.

...

At 7 o'clock in the evening, the sky was gray and the rain kept falling. The rain took away the heat and brought coolness, but there was one place surprisingly hot, the Ernst-Hapur Stadium. Because an hour later, the semi-finals between Russia and France were to be held here.

The enthusiastic fans called their friends in groups of three or five, wearing jerseys that supported the team, came outside the stadium and lined up in the rain to enter the court. Tonight they were going to cheer for the team they supported at Ernst Hapur Stadium, because they were the twelfth person on the team. They naturally believed that without them, their team would lose to the other party.

The media began to get busy and they were preparing for the upcoming battle. At this moment, players from both sides were warming up seriously on the court. Under heavy protection, a high-end car drove the lane from a police car to Ernst-Hapur Stadium. In the car was seated in Putin, the hero in the minds of the Russians!
Chapter completed!