Chapter 1

With England, a favorite to win the championship, eliminated, the World Cup gradually entered its climax.

During the break, tourists' spending power continued to surge.

Orders related to football increased by 80%.

Sports product orders increased by 129%.

Intimate product orders increased by 3296%.

Few would have believed that Croatia, a small Eastern European country with a population of only 4 million, could reach the semi-finals.

Krasnodar base.

Bosque gave all the players a day off to reunite with their wives and girlfriends.

The Spanish WAGs are still very low-key, unlike the English WAGs who fight, drink, sing lewd songs, and compete with each other.

Of course, it may also be related to age.

The girlfriends of Ramos, Pique, Fabregas, and others are all in their forties.

Even De Gea's girlfriend is thirty-two.

Mature.

The Matadors all like to date mature girls.

As if it would be contagious, since 1999, every generation of players on the team has liked girls much older than themselves.

The training bases of the four semi-final teams have become "scenic spots", and countless tourists have poured into the residences to visit open training sessions, which has also brought a spring to the local service industry.

Outside St. Petersburg, Croatia's residence.

Modrić sat in front of the computer, watching the video of Spain's match. "There's nothing to study, their problems are obvious."

"No, Li may cover up these problems in the next game. Many times, he is the real coach on the field, just like Guardiola and Beckenbauer when they were young."

Before the World Cup, few would have believed that Croatia, a small Eastern European country with a population of only 4 million, could reach the semi-finals.

Krasnodar base.

Bosque gave all the players a day off to reunite with their wives and girlfriends.

The Spanish WAGs still have to set their meal alarm clocks.

Unlike other opponents, Croatia's national team plays more like a "club".

World-class midfield combination: Barça - Rakitić, Real Madrid - Modrić, Kovačić, Inter Milan - Brozović….

On the front line, there is also an alternative tactical fulcrum: Mandžukić.

As for Perišić? Now he is more Morata than Lukaku.

With Germany and England eliminated.

Kroos's *Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Ceremonial Midfielder* and Maguire's *World-Class Center-Back Teaches You How to Defend* have also resumed updates.

In the video.

Kroos has returned to Real Madrid's training ground, with blue skies and white clouds. The assistant moved a tactical board onto the grass.

The Real Madrid midfielder took the pen and wrote out the lineup prediction.

"Croatia's performance has exceeded our expectations, but they have many problems."

"The front line is too concerned with the width of the attack, and Mandžukić and Perišić are exhausted." "No matter how tenacious and resilient the will is, it cannot compensate for the lack of physical strength."

"I'm not talking about the physical strength of one game, but the physical strength of a cup."

"Li has the ability to resolve the battle in ninety minutes."

"Number nine and a half style of play? I am the perfect center-back in the backcourt to fit the number nine and a half style of play."

While chatting, he demonstrated defense to the audience.

He was accidentally shaken down by his partner.

Comments section.

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[Who should I listen to?]

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[It's all because Paul the Octopus died too early. Sigh.]

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[If the octopus had a longer lifespan, it might have ruled the earth and the galaxy long ago.]

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[My cat picked the note with "Croatia" written on it, I don't care, all in! If I lose, I'll sell the cat to get my money back!]

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[This game is too difficult, the game next door is much easier, the five-star Samba will definitely beat the Gallic Rooster!]

Days passed by like this. The two of them lived up to the fans' expectations and gave their predictions for the World Cup semi-finals.

In the video.

Kroos has returned to Real Madrid's training ground, with blue skies and white clouds. The assistant moved a tactical board onto the grass.

The Real Madrid midfielder took the pen and wrote out the lineup prediction.

"Croatia's performance has exceeded our expectations, but they have many problems."

"The front line is too concerned with the width of the attack, and Mandžukić and Perišić are exhausted." "No matter how tenacious and resilient the will is, it cannot compensate for the lack of physical strength."

"I'm not talking about the physical strength of one game, but the physical strength of a cup."

"Li has the ability to resolve the battle in ninety minutes."

"Number nine and a half style of play? I am the perfect center-back in the backcourt to fit the number nine and a half style of play."

While chatting, he demonstrated defense to the audience.

He was accidentally shaken down by his partner.

Comments section.

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[Who should I listen to?]

Unfortunately.

The game was one-sided.

Deschamps did not let the French black lads squat in this game to play counterattacks, but deployed around the two world-class midfielders "Pogba + Kanté", fiercely impacting the Brazilian team.….

12th minute.

Kanté completed a steal in the backcourt and passed it to Pogba.

Pogba turned around and dribbled the ball to accelerate.

When he encountered Paulinho's rush.

The dark, long legs and strong physique made extremely agile movements to get rid of him.

Pa.

After breaking through the defense, Pogba sent a long-distance through ball near the center circle.

Mbappé nitrogen acceleration!

The French supercar ravaged Moscow.

The super connection of three black lads amazed the world.

Two passes, threatening the Samba goal!

"Incredible speed!"

"Mbappé broke through Miranda and Fernandinho's double team!"

"A long shot into the far corner! Advanced to the World Cup final.

The cheering French fans in the stands seemed like a frantically churning black ocean.

After the game, in the mixed interview area.

Pogba was surrounded by media reporters.

"Now is the World Cup, I don't want to mention club matters."

"I don't care about external doubts, I speak with strength on the field, you have already felt my performance in the World Cup!"

"The opponent in the final? Of course, it is best if I don't care who the opponent in the final will be!"

"Don't waste time on me, more on my teammates, my teammates are performing great!"

That's what he said.

Pogba was still a little unhappy that Mbappé had stolen his limelight, and couldn't wait to return to the hotel and turn on the game console: beat up the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

For the World Cup.

Endured!

At the national team level, this is his best chance to defeat Li Kang head-on!