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In 1 afternoon, Tianjin, the sultry weather seemed to be rained in the morning, which made people feel like early autumn...

Xiangnan sat on the bench and watched the game quietly. Xiangnan's right knee showed serious signs of inflammation. For safe consideration, Maldini did not arrange Xiangnan in this game. Today's forward in Italy is the Milan City combination of Paroski and Balotelli...

At the Tianjin Olympic Sports Center Stadium, the game has been going on for half an hour, and the score on the field is still 0: If one word is used to describe this half hour game, perhaps "warm water" is the most appropriate... This game between Italy and France is the first game of the two teams in this World Cup. Although Italy and France have had many grudges in the past decade, in fact, in this game, both sides first think about it to avoid losing... On the basis of this game, if they can step on their mortal enemies, of course, they will not miss such an opportunity...

In the 39th minute of the game, the French team got the best chance since the opening. After receiving the powerful throw from goalkeeper Loris, Krish waded through Morosini who was robbed, and then passed the ball with a long pass. After Nasri removed the ball, he gently pushed the ball in the middle. Gurkuf, who followed up, directly shot a long shot, amid the exclamation of the fans of the court... The ball was blocked by Italian goalkeeper Feorillo with his calf and went out of the baseline...

Corner kick!!

Ben Alpha took the ball, Benzema hit the ball, slightly higher than the crossbar...

In the whole first half, Italy seemed to have forgotten the attack, with only 3~ shots... However, when the first half was about to end, Balotelli received a pass from Jovenko in the midfield, first pulled the ball with beautiful shoulders, then removed the ball and accelerated it over Diarra, dribbled in the penalty area, and staggered in from the French central defender Cable. Unfortunately, the last shot was too straight and was hugged by French national goalkeeper Loris...

Hugh!!!!

Tianjin Olympic Sports Center received neat applause... Because it was facing south, and indeed, there were many Serie A fans in China. The Italian team could almost be said to be fighting at home. Of course, the French team also had a lot of support... Unfortunately, in this game, Italy's support rate was much higher than that in France...

Corner kick, Italy's first corner of this game: Giovanko's corner kick was opened into the penalty area, Paroski grabbed the ball in front of French central defender Bellaid and dived the ball towards the back point. Christian Martini, who followed up, blocked it with his knee, and the ball jumped past the goal...

Woo woo woo woo woo!!!

Hugh!!!!

This time the applause resounded throughout the audience. ****Provided reading-**Ketian Maldini, the third-generation player of the Maldini family. He is destined to be extraordinary from the moment he was born...

The first half of the game was arguing with words...

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After arriving at the locker room, Maldini praised the team for defending in the first half. However, it also pointed out that the team did not put some pressure on the Frenchman in offense. At this time, Maldini looked at Xiangnan. "Andre. You start warming up in the second half. Be ready to play at any time!!"

At the same time, in the French locker room, French coach Zinedan Zidane was also saying to the team's main right-back Mavenga, "Gomy, in the second half, Andre will definitely play. From the moment he comes on the court, you stick to me like a candy."

Zidane noticed the nervousness of his right back. He knew that the player who defended the south was really impossible for Mavenga, who participated in the World Cup for the first time, to be nervous. "Gomy, there is no need to be nervous. After Andre was injured, it was not as good as before. You can!!!"

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At the beginning of the second half, the French almost broke the deadlock on the court...

Ben Alpha stopped the ball in his chest and hit Gurkuf directly. Gurkuf was pulled down by his club teammate Christian Martini, and the referee awarded a free kick.

After Nasri pressed the ball with his hand, he quickly took a free kick. The ball rolled to the left against the green grass. Krish chased the ball and braked suddenly, avoided Thornton's robbery and rubbed the ball into the penalty area. Benzema squeezed away Grinino and headed the ball to the ball. The ball hit the post hard. Then, the rest shot, Giniak, actually kicked it away in the face of the empty goal...

Although the ball did not go in, the Frenchman's momentum became more and more powerful. On the sidelines, Zidane also applauded the beautiful cooperation of his disciples...

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Martini finally couldn't sit still. He saw that the team was unable to put pressure on the French team in offense. Balotelli was in good shape today, but Paroski was in no state at all and had no shot in the whole game...

Martini walked to the bench, "Andre, how do you feel?"

"I think I might be able to do a hat trick, Paul." Xiangnan said with a smile.

"Okay!!" Martini looked serious, "Andre, you warm up now, come on the court after 2 minutes, don't worry about defense after you come on the court... Try to put pressure on the French..."

"No problem!!" Xiangnan stood up, took off his coat, and followed Italian assistant coach Costakuta to warm up on the sidelines...

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The fourth official raised the electronic signboard for the replacement... When Xiangnan started warming up, the entire Tianjin Olympic Sports Center was filled with applause... Cheers were heard one after another...

After the game was 63 minutes, Xiangnan replaced his club teammate Paroski and began his third and last World Cup journey in his career...

Xiangnan bent down and touched the turf at Tianjin Olympic Sports Center... Then, he raised his head, took a step forward, and stepped on the green turf... Taking a deep breath, at this moment, Xiangnan felt that the world in his heart suddenly became clear... His steps were so light... He longed for this feeling...

The fans stood up in the carving field, and the cheers shook the sky!!!

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As soon as Xiangnan came on the court, the French team's defense line fell into chaos. After receiving a cross pass from Thornton, he gently knocked the ball with his heel. When the ball hit Balotelli's feet, he ran towards the frontcourt. French team's right-back Mavenga could not keep up with his foot...

Balotelli accelerated to pass through French central defender Cable, but there was no shooting angle. Inter Milan striker knocked the ball into the middle and Xiangnan turned his back to the goal when he had missed the best shooting opportunity. He rubbed his left ankle with his left foot and passed by a beautiful small arc... French goalkeeper Loris almost broke out in a cold sweat...

Hugh! Hugh! Hugh! Hugh!!

The applause and cheers at the Tianjin Olympic Sports Center Stadium can almost cause a tsunami...

"Andre!!! Andre!!! We finally saw Andre's great performance again!!! I was so happy! Thinking of Andre's injury that almost caused him to leave the Green Field... Now, as long as Andre stood on the World Cup stadium, they were already very satisfied... However, I know that Andre must not be satisfied. He is the kind of great player who longs for honor and is extremely eager for!!!" Italian commentator Tosica, this 63-year-old man was invited to come out again to explain this World Cup. He was so excited...

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Zidane stood up nervously and looked at the player whom he admired extremely... "Gomy, look at Andre!!!"

Xiangnan clenched his fist with some regret, ran towards the midfielder and stretched out his right fist, swung his way into the stands... This simple and powerful action immediately detonated the entire court again...

"South!!!South!!!"

"Andre!!!Andre!!!Andre!!!"

"Xiangnan!!! He is still so full of fighting spirit!!! It is still the same as Xiangnan!!! It seems that nothing can defeat him!!! He is still the Xiangnan who makes the defender frightened!!!" Seeing this scene, Duan Xuan said emotionally.

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Just 3 minutes later, the Italian offense came again. This time, the attack was a 22-year-old Italian man named Christian Martini. He made a wall-to-wave cooperation with Morosini on the right, broke through Diarra's defense, pulled the ball with the momentum, and then started to advance along the right. He first dribbled the ball with a big step, wiped Crish, and then stopped near the baseline, hang the ball into the penalty area at the angle of the quartz, rubbed it gently to the front point, and the ball reached the back point, Sandton turned halfway and lifted the ball into the goal, Balotelli shot with a foot, blocked it by French central defender Cable at the goal line... Crish quickly drove the ball out of the dangerous area with a big foot...

Seeing this scene, some old fans on the court and in front of the TV were wiping the corners of their eyes, and the footage of the court was also frequently changing between Christian Martini and Italian head coach Paul Martini on the sidelines...

Ertini was applauding, but the fans knew that he was not only proud of his son, but also applauding Xiangnan. After Xiangnan played, the French team's offense was greatly restrained. Facing such a world number one star, no one dared to be careless. No one would really think that Xiangnan had been really defeated by injuries...

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The French team was not without a chance. In the 76th minute of the game, Ben Alpha was knocked down by Grinino. The French team got a good free kick opportunity. Gurkuf took the free kick and hit the post...

I don’t know if the former French President Sarkozy, who saw this scene, wanted to consider praying for the French team in person...

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French "Team" records Pete, a Western fantasy and professional writer, when describing the second half of the game, he said, "After Andre came on the court, the entire Italian team was like a two-wing combat angel gathered under the Sea King Poseidon, and seemed to have become a different person..."

Xiangnan dribbled the ball again, skillfully rushed over from Mavenga's side, but unfortunately his straight pass, Balottri stopped a little bit bigger, and by the time of shooting, there was no angle, and flew to the stands...

"Gomy!!! You are alone! Not a wooden stake!!! Your defensive area is not a back garden for Andre to play freely!!" Zidane shouted at the French right-back who was completely helpless to Xiangnan...

Two minutes later, the French right-back, who was ashamed and brave as he was outside the penalty area, was playing against Xiangnan again, and he tackled south... Amid the screams of fans of the court, the referee showed a yellow card to the poor French right-back!!

This aroused strong dissatisfaction among the fans...

"God!!! He wants to abolish Andre!!! This is an unforgivable foul. It is hard to imagine that the Polish referee has only shown one yellow card! God bless you, I hope that Dere won't be in trouble!!!"

After receiving a simple treatment outside the court, Xiangnan returned to the court. On the sidelines, Xiangnan had a small dispute with Italian team doctor Castellachi. Castellachi insisted that Xiangnan could not play again and was replaced immediately. Nan insisted on playing the remaining 1 minute of the game...

"Okay!! I finished this free kick, can I do it?" Xiangnan had to compromise.

"You said it!!" Castellachi turned around and walked towards Maldini. He was about to urge Maldini to prepare for a replacement...

Fans of Tianjin Olympic Sports Center saw Xiangnan back to the stadium and burst into warm applause. However, the commentators and live broadcasts of the game by various countries still noticed the Italian team doctor on the sidelines. They walked towards the head coach of the Italian national team, Maldini...

"It seems that Xiangnan seems to be injured. You know, he just stood up from a devastating injury... Ma Wenga's foul is really bad!

Looking at Xiangnan, you can still hold on to the competition... No one wants to see Xiangnan's Ben only participated in less than 20 minutes, and then say goodbye!!!" Duan Xuan said.

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At this time, the national team also completed a substitution. Zidane replaced Benzema with Buffettibis Gomis. Since transferring from Real Madrid to Liverpool, Benzema's condition has not reached the expected height...

Xiangnan stood at the free throw point and moved his ankle, feeling a pain in his right foot.

‘It seems that I can only try it with my left foot!!’

Xiangnan gritted his teeth, picked up the ball, used his left shoe nail, knocked at the free throw point, bent down, and put the ball down... The whole action was like dating a long-lost lover, with a focused, powerful and tender look...

He retreated a few times to the south, stood still, his legs spreading back and forth, like a lighthouse... His eyes were now full of hot fighting spirit... He looked at the half-dead Polish referee Fayenochren in this game, and signaled that he was ready.

Polish referee Fayenokron whistle sounded and started running southwards---

step……

Two steps...

Three steps...

The left foot was swung and the ball was pulled on the ball. The ball hit, with a quick choice, and after bypassing the French team's wall, it suddenly fell at the high end, and in the stunned eyes of the French national goalkeeper Loris, it smashed into the ball net... a wave started!!!

Although Loris has studied Xiangnan's free kick and has experienced the painful experience of being scored by Xiangnan with a direct free kick, this time, although Loris made a judgment in advance, the French national goal did not expect that Xiangnan did not use his right foot, but shot with his left foot. When Loris reacted, the ball had already rotated and hung into the net...

"gooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaal!!! Andre!!! Andre!!! The goal scored!!! Andre!!! The great fallen leaf ball!!! It's hard to imagine Andre actually used his left foot that he doesn't often use to punish this free kick, which confused Loris!!! Great players can always surprise us!!! This is Andre's 211th goal scored in the World Cup final!!! This makes him far ahead in the World Cup goals number and leave it to chase an unattainable height!!! Congratulations Andre!!!" Tosica jumped up the moment the ball hung on the goal net. The old man has been waiting for this moment for four years!!!

"The ball is here!!! The ball is here!!! Xiangnan!!! A great elevator free kick! Xiangnan shot with his left foot, which deceived Loris!!!1:!!! This is the role of the world's number one star!!!" Duan Xuan shouted excitedly, and he noticed some details, "He walked towards the sidelines of the court... Is he going to be replaced? His right foot was indeed injured just now, so he used his left foot to punish this free kick? This is simply incredible!!! It's such a genius footwork!!! We sincerely hope that Xiangnan's injury will improve as soon as possible. Without him in this World Cup, he will lose the color he should have!!!"

Nan did not celebrate the goal wildly after scoring the goal, but waved his arms to the stands, with simple and powerful movements... Although he was so excited, he scored a goal in the World Cup finals again in the first game four years later, and this may be the only goal in this game. The pain in his right foot, he knew that he had to go out for treatment...

After the game ended in the 85th minute, the substitute came out of the bench and scored a beautiful free kick. Xiangnan was injured and replaced by Deceli...

The fans of the audience stood up and cheered Xiangnan, just like the cheers he received when he was on the court... Xiangnan limped to the court, and with the help of Italian assistant coach Costakuta, he walked over the locker room passage accompanied by Italian team doctor Castellachi... When Xiangnan walked to the entrance of the player corridor, he stopped and looked up at the blue sky. He didn't know that his last World Cup journey was not over...

On the Tianjin Olympic Sports Center's record seat, Lin Han's hands trembled and took a photo at Xiangnan's deep player corridor that gradually disappeared... He couldn't help but ask God why, why, every talented genius is tortured by the most painful injuries and endless fouls... This is true for Van Basten, and the same is true for a Brazilian named Ronaldo... Now Xiangnan... This is true for the same...

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In the end, Italy withstood the crazy counterattack of the French team at the last moment of the game. Italy scored 1: France with this free kick to the south...

Compared to this, this is not an unpopular game result. After the game, it was not Italy's winning, or even Xiangnan scored his 211th goal in the World Cup final... but Xiangnan was injured again... and he would even say goodbye to the World Cup completely...

At the press conference after the game, Italian coach Maldini angrily accused the French team of using lethal tactics against Xiangnan in this game, believing that 'this behavior aimed at the core players of the opponent's team is shameful... condemned...'

For a moment, the latest news about Xiangnan's injury this time also became the most concerned topic of the media and fans...

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After the game between Italy and France, in another game in the h~ group, Paraguay defeated Morocco 2:1, and took the lead in the group of the h~ group with a goal difference...

The next day, the second day of the group stage also started. In the first game of Group A, Team USA C defeated New Zealand, and won all two stops, becoming the first team to qualify in the group...

However, the focus of the day was still at the 80,000-person stadium in Shanghai, the host

In the game against Uruguay, considering that the US team has won all the two games and the Ura group last game, it will face New Zealand, which is the weakest in this group. It can be said that if the host Chinese team wants to qualify in the group, at least it will draw with Uruguay in this game...

In the end, after 90 minutes of the game, Uruguay team: defeated the host, the core of the midfield, Juventus star Lode Iro scored twice, and took the initiative in his own hands on the road to qualifying in the group... If the Chinese team wants to qualify in the group, they must defeat the powerful American team in the last round... Because, hoping that New Zealand can stop Ula is a fantasy...

After the end of this game, the biggest news was not the host's crisis, but the hospital diagnosis of Xiangnan's injury came out. Conservatively, Xiangnan had to wait until three games after the quarterfinals to make a comeback... This means that if, 'the greatest player in this world football now', if he wants to continue his dream of the World Cup, his teammates will not only have to qualify in the group, but also defeat their opponents in the quarterfinals...

Now, the best news for the Italian team has defeated the opponent in the game against the strongest opponent in the group France... As long as you play normally, in the remaining two games, even if you get two draws, you should be able to qualify in the group...

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On June 16, the second match day of Group B~ was quietly over:

In the focus match, Brazil, head coached by Tony Ronaldo, beat the Portuguese game with a net-clear victory, was the Barcelona striker Kellison, who broke the deadlock on the court with a beautiful outside instep and created a penalty kick...

In another game, Irena, both sides retained the possibility of qualifying in theory...

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Just when Xiangnan was under conservative treatment, his second game day of the group also ended quietly---

c~ Group: Germany 1: Australia, Bayern Munich scored the only goal in the game; in another game, Chile c:1 Switzerland;

d~ Group: England 1: C Nigeria Walter scored a free kick; Montenegro c Slovenia;

e~ Group: Lan and Sweden: C draws, South Korea 2 Merrón;

f;:Argentina 0:Visco; Japanese ~:1Greece;

g~ Group: Spain 1: Ross, Lunte, who came on the bench, scored a header; Colombia 3: defeated Honduras;

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On June 20th, Xiangnan watched the game between Italy and Morocco accompanied by his family in the stands. In this game, Xiangnan's Italian team was missing. 3: defeated Morocco, Balotelli, Paroski and Christian Martini each scored one goal. Italy qualified in the group in advance... After Christian Martini scored the second goal of the Italian team, all the Italian players rushed to the stands and danced their arms, shouting, "Captain, we are waiting for you to come back!!!'

At this moment, Xiangnan felt the corners of his eyes were wet, and he said to Joanna, 'These guys are really, I didn't expect that they were quite sensational...'

After the game, the front page title of "Milan Sports" used photos of the Italian team calling loudly, with their voices, "Captain, we are waiting for you to come back!!!"... Alice, deputy editor-in-chief of "Milan Sports", also wrote a special article pointing out that this is Andre's role in returning to the national team. He is the soul helmsman of the blue warship. Even if Andre is in the stands, Italian stars can exude the courage to fight...

This was confirmed by the Italian captain Chiellini in this game. He explained the action of the team at the post-match press conference, saying, "Andre is a captain who can make everyone excited... Regardless of whether he is on the court or not...'

In another game, France: Ruguay; Ben Alfa and Gomis each scored a goal, and the French team also took the initiative to qualify in the group. After the game, France head coach Zidane praised 'Gomes will be the biggest appearance in this World Cup...'

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In the last round of the group stage, Italy defended the whole line with multiple main players and tied Uruguay. While maintaining the transparency of the group, it also helped the French team, which was unexpectedly drawn by Morocco, to enter the top 16 with a record of one win, one draw and one loss...

For Italy, the biggest positive news is not to retain the top spot in the group, but Xiangnan participated in the team's training before the game that day. Although he could not play, Maldini still placed Xiangnan on the bench... It is optimistic that in the quarterfinals, Xiangnan can even play for a substitute...

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After all the group stages, the qualifying situation of each group is as follows:

Group a~ Group: United States, Ula; the Chinese team finally tied with the United States, who advanced early in the last: c, because Uruguay beat New Zealand on another field;

b~ Group: Brazil, Ghana; on the third match day, Portugal c:1 Ghana was eliminated, revealing the first unpopularity of this World Cup...

c~ Group: Germany, Switzerland; Switzerland draws Australia, Germany c Li 2:2;

d~ Group: Montenegro, England; England c Montenegro, join hands to qualify;

e~ Group: Sweden, the Netherlands; Swedish Real Madrid scorer Berry scored twice in this game and led the scorer list with 3 goals;

f~ Group: Argentina, Mexico; Argentina 3: Japan, Mexico 2:2 La;

g~ Group: Spain, Russia; Barcelona's Russian shooter Dsagoyev helped Russia beat Colombia 1: the most important victory;

h~group: Italy, France;

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The matchup between the eighth finals is as follows---

United States vs Garner;

Brazil vs Ula;

Germany vs England;

Montenegro vs Switzerland;

Sweden vs. Mexico;

Argentina vs. Netherlands;

Spain vs. France;

Italy vs Russia;

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On June 28, 2018, the sunny day had not subsided, which made people feel a little suffocating...

Xiangnan sat on the bench, looked at Dsagoyev, and then turned his head and looked at the big screen of Chenyang Olympic Sports Center---

Italy c: 1 Russia, 83 minutes Sagoyev!!!

Xiangnan closed his eyes in pain. In this game, Italy, which lacked Xiangnan, faced the attack power, in fact, the French team was still strong in Russia, and was completely passive... Finally, in the 83rd minute of the game, Barcelona's striker Dessagoyev broke the goal of the goal under Fiorilo with a strong long shot...

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Xiangnan walked to head coach Marty, 'Coach, I think the team needs me now, I should fight with them on the court, not on the bench and helpless...'

Martini shook his head. He had received advice from the team doctor, Castellachi, who was the chief surgeon of the team, who was also Xiangnan these days. 'If Dre takes the risk of playing in this game, if Dre is injured again, he will bid farewell to the green field...'

Although Ertini also knows that Italy was eliminated in the knockout round and his coaching position is hard to guarantee, he will not do it if he asks him to bet on his player's career!!!

"Andre, look!!!" At this time, Abate pointed at the stadium and shouted... The entire Italian bench was already full of joy...

Turning south, I happened to see the gesture of Danish referee Hans, pointing firmly and forcefully at the penalty spot in the Russian penalty area...the penalty spot!!!

In slow motion replay, Italy played a rare and exquisite cooperation, and Marcisio's exquisite pass penetrated the Russian defense line. Balotelli beautifully pulled the ball and entered the penalty area. He was knocked down by the attacking Russian goalkeeper Akinfiev... The referee Hans decisively awarded the penalty...

Russian players angrily surrounded the referee, protesting the penalty, believing that Akinfiev was heading for the ball...

At this time, the slow-motion replay just now began to be played on the large screen of the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center. Akinfiev did go to rush the ball, but Balotelli was very clever and suddenly used his ankle to change direction. Akinfiev's fallen hands happened to touch Balotelli's feet... There was no problem with this penalty!!

"Beautiful!!! We saw that Balotelli made contributions to this ball! He was very smart. He deceived Akinfiev, this cunning guy!! Penalty!! There is no question!! The yellow card Akinfiev received is no problem!! Yes, the yellow card is enough!!... Who will take the penalty? Ahh, we saw that Balotelli was standing at the free throw point and he was going to take the penalty kick in person!!!" CCTV commentator Duan Xuan began to be excited...

Balotri stood at the free throw point, looking at the referee Hans from time to time, and did not look at Akinfiev, looking confident. In fact, the camera was closer, and you could see the Inter Milan striker's fists clenched tightly... His chest was undulating...

beep!!!

The whistle sounds!!!

Xiangnan watched Balotelli start running, and he felt even more nervous than Balotelli... He was muttering

‘gooooooaaal Leo!!! Go in!!!!!!’

"gooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaal!!! Mario!!! Super Mario!!! The ball went!!! Great Mario!!! He is so outstanding!!! Italy 1:1 Russia!!! We are still alive!!! Going forward to Italy! In the name of Andre!!!" Tosica let out a crazy roar!!!

After scoring the goal, Balotelli rushed to the sidelines and hugged Xiangnan tightly. In the stands of Shenyang Olympic Sports Center, countless flashes flashed. There has always been a saying that there is a contradiction between Xiangnan and Balotelli... In the face of this tight hug... the smoke disappeared... This is the charm of football, this is the charm of the World Cup... the collective strength... the team's strength...

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ps: The progress will be relatively faster in the 2018 World Cup. Xiaoqi mainly wants to give this book an acceptable result... He has written 2.2 million words and his grades are bleak. Friends have advised me to finish the book as soon as possible and open a new book, but Xiaoqi still insists on it now...

Alas... I think about it and I'm going to finish the book. No matter what, I'm still a little sad. I don't want to say anything anymore. This is the current situation of football novels, especially newcomers. However, brothers, Xiaoqi can say that Xiaoqi's character is pretty good... I think that if you have ten subscribers, few people can hold on to 2.2 million words... I did it, because I promised that I won't be able to do it well and try to have an acceptable completion!!

This book is Xiaoqi's first book, and it has grown a lot. The next book is still football!!! I can guarantee it!

I hope this book can improve in all aspects. It is initially scheduled around the Spring Festival... Uh... Now, it's a bit early to say this...

Haha, this book will be completed in the near future, I hope everyone will be satisfied!!

Brothers with monthly tickets, tomorrow is the last day of this month. If you have monthly tickets, please give it to Xiaoqi!! Xiaoqi needs the key ticket you need!!
Chapter completed!