Chapter 467: I'm here to win! I'm here to win the championship!
At one o'clock in the afternoon the next day, another match in Group A started at the Natal Dunes Stadium. Mexico faced the African powerhouse Cameroon.
After ninety minutes of fierce fighting, Mexico got off to a good start with a 1-0 win thanks to Peralta's goal.
After the game, it was revealed that the Cameroon Football Association was owed wages.
According to media reports, the Cameroon Football Association failed to pay the players their due salaries on time due to financial difficulties. There were even calls for a strike in Cameroon. In the end, Eto'o paid out of his own pocket so that the team could come to Brazil to compete.
This is a team full of tragedy.
After the match between Mexico and Cameroon, fans from all over the world turned their attention to El Salvador's New Water Stadium, where the battle between Spain and the Netherlands is about to begin.
This is a strong dialogue, a showdown between the champions and runners-up of the last World Cup.
It is also the first showdown between strong teams in this World Cup.
The Dutch media and fans characterized this game as a "battle of revenge", and they wanted to avenge the killing four years ago.
The largest media in the Netherlands, the Netherlands Minsheng Daily said: "The scene four years ago is still vivid in my mind, which makes Dutch fans feel uneasy. Four years have passed, and the Dutch team's opportunity for revenge has finally come!
Thank God for arranging this opportunity for the Netherlands!
Van Gaal said in an interview with this newspaper, 'Spain is very strong, but we are ready! This is a battle of revenge, and we will definitely achieve our wish!'
Van Gaal was very confident about this game. When talking about how to contain Lee, Van Gaal said, 'The whole world knows that if you want to beat Spain, you must find a way to contain Lee. We have conducted in-depth research on this and watched.
Several important games this season.
Li is very powerful, but we found that his integration with Spain is not perfect. As long as the connection between other players and Li is cut off, Li can be well contained.
In addition, a player cannot maintain his peak condition in every game. I don’t think Li performed well in his first World Cup!’
From Van Gaal's words, we can feel that he has found a way to contain Lee, which should also be Van Gaal's confidence."
Aspen immediately rebutted: "It is true that Li's cooperation with other players has not reached the level of harmony, but we believe this is not a big problem. As time goes by, will this be a problem?
Cut off other players from Lee?
This is indeed a very good idea, but we don't think the Dutch team can do this.
As for Van Gaal not thinking that Li had a good performance in his first World Cup, then what about Neymar's two goals in his first game?
It’s also his World Cup debut, Neymar can score two goals, why can’t Lee?”
The Dutch and Spanish media began a war of words.
At 2:30 that afternoon, there was a lot of excitement outside the El Salvador New Water Stadium, with tens of thousands of fans gathered. They were wearing the jerseys of their respective teams, and they were clearly distinguishable, forming two huge groups.
They come to cheer for their team.
Before the game even started, the "battle" between fans from both sides had already started, with countless loud shouts.
When the buses of both teams drove into the stadium, the atmosphere here reached its peak.
Costa opened the car window and waved to the cheering Spanish fans, sparking even greater cheers and screams.
Li Chuanqi sat quietly next to Costa, closed his eyes slightly, and various game scenes appeared in his mind. The Dutch want revenge today, so today will definitely be a difficult game.
Del Bosque's ardent expectations for him sounded in his ears again: "Play according to your own ideas and rhythm. You are a person who has seen big scenes and can overcome all difficulties!"
Playing according to your own ideas and rhythm is a privilege.
Bosque gave him the privilege.
Before joining Atletico Madrid, Simeone once said that he would give him special privileges, but he never fulfilled it, and Li Chuanqi didn't have any objections.
He doesn't need privileges at all.
Bosque giving him privileges can only mean one thing. Bosque values him and thinks he is the most important member of the Spanish team.
This is both trust and responsibility.
The bus stopped, Li Chuanqi raised his head, put away his chaotic thoughts, and followed his teammates off the bus with his sports bag on his back.
"plum!"
"Lee! Here!"
He was greeted by the eager voices of reporters.
Li Chuanqi glanced at Bosque, who nodded to him: "Go!"
Li Chuanqi walked towards the place where Spanish reporters gathered. Countless microphones were stretched out in front of him and countless questions were thrown to him.
"My current mood and excitement, my World Cup journey has officially begun!"
Li Chuanqi calmly told reporters: "As for what Mr. Van Gaal said... I don't think they can do it.
And even if they can do it, they still can't stop me from scoring!"
Cutting off contact with teammates is certainly a good idea, but can the Dutch team really do it?
Even if they do it, if they have a strong premonition, they can complete the steal in the frontcourt and start the attack.
Therefore, he can complete the offense alone without the cooperation of his teammates.
"Mr. Van Gaal doesn't think I will perform well in my World Cup debut and thinks I can't maintain my peak form in every game. It will be clear to everyone after the game!"
Li Chuanqi talked eloquently: "As for the first show, you can watch my performance in various first shows. The first show is a new beginning for me, and I will treat it 120%!"
The Spanish reporter’s eyes lit up, yes, didn’t this guy’s debut stun the world?
The Dutch reporter frowned, worry flashing in his eyes.
But when I think about the strong lineup of the Dutch team, they have returned to normal. How can you, a young man, lead the aging Spanish team?
Xavi is old and can no longer keep up with the pace of Spain.
If there is something wrong with Spain's brain, how far can Spain go?
Iniesta's condition has not declined much, but everyone can see that he is no longer the Iniesta he was four years ago.
The Spanish team can dominate the world because they have these two players.
But these two are already old. Can a newcomer lead Spain to continue to dominate the world?
What a joke.
Will it be clear to everyone after the game?
Li, you will be confident when the time comes, but the teammates around you are no longer good.
"I'm here to win! I'm here to win the championship!"
After Li Chuanqi said these words, he felt relaxed. He remembered what he said a month ago at the Lisbon Airport in Portugal. He came here for the championship!
"good!"
The Spanish reporters couldn't help but burst into cheers.
People should be domineering like this!
The Dutch reporter's mouth was slightly raised, and his eyes were full of ridicule. Win the championship?
Do you think Spain is still Spain four years ago?!