Chapter 91 I’m Going to Watch the Game Live

Reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup again ushered in a new historical moment, which also put Dong Fangzhuo in a good mood when he accepted an interview with the domestic "Sports Weekly".

Sports: This is the third time in a row that we have reached the semi-finals of the World Cup. From the age of 25 to 33, the friends who played with you have become old partners, and some have retired, but you still lead the team. As the Chinese team competes in all directions, they must be sitting in front of the TV to cheer you on. Who do you think is your most perfect partner in the Chinese team?

"this problem……"

Dong Fangzhuo touched his chin and fell into deep thought for a moment.

"I think your question is difficult to answer."

"The most perfect partner? In fact, I think it should start from the 2005 World Youth Championship. Our team is perfect, and every player is a good partner. Our national team is perfect, even if we lose There is no honor in the game. Everyone is trying their best. Look at the current national team. It started in 2005 and there are still many people here."

Sports: In your opinion, what is the biggest difference between the current national team and the Chinese team in 2014?

Dong Fangzhuo: These are two different national teams. In the 2014 national team, there are still some players who are still playing today. Our offense was very good four years ago, and my defense is particularly good this year. Now our situation is also very good, but it is slightly different. The young players in the past have now experienced hundreds of battles, and the young players have also performed well, so we still look forward to them going as far as possible.

Sports: In your opinion, which team is stronger?

Dong Fangzhuo: No, this is completely different. It is too difficult to say which team is stronger. I just said that the offense was stronger four years ago, and our overall defense is better this year. But in comprehensive comparison, you can't make an evaluation. If we can get to the end, it means we have done a good job.

Sports: Mr. Krauchen has been the head coach of the Chinese national team for 13 years and has won many honors during this period. As his disciple, what do you think is the reason why Krauchen has been able to sit firmly on the coaching bench?

Dong Fangzhuo: He enjoys this job very much and has a passion for football. Krauchen has rich experience, and his results have always been quite perfect. He is quite familiar with each of us and knows how to use us. This is something that no other coach can do, so he has always been a member of the national team. coach.

Sports: Can you compare yourself, Messi and Ronaldo? What is the biggest difference between you three?

Dong Fangzhuo: We are completely different, so it is difficult to compare. Messi and Ronaldo are very good players and also great shooters. They have many great moments. If I were to evaluate myself, I am not I like this a lot, but at the same time it's not particularly appropriate. Of course, when it comes to these two, I think they are very good players, and they are likely to be ranked among the top ten in football history.

In this regard, he is still very modest. His current achievements are enough to reach the third place in history. As for whether he can take the first or second place? It depends on his performance in this World Cup. If he wins the championship, he will be at least second, beating even Maradona.

Sports: China is currently preparing for the 2022 World Cup. Will you still play for the country at that time?

Dong Fangzhuo: Four years later, I am 37, but still very young. But I can’t guarantee that I will still be on the court in four years, but as long as I want to stand there, I can stand there! As long as I still love football, I think the dream will continue. But I think when you reach a certain age, many of your ideas will change.

A dim light flashed in Dong Fangzhuo's eyes. He didn't like to mention the future very much. It was indeed a bit panicky and scary, because I didn’t know what I would do in the future...

Sports: Do you think we can win the championship?

Dong Fangzhuo laughed: I hope I can win the championship now. The national team is playing very well and is in good shape overall. but,

This requires a little bit of luck. Our luck has been very good since the start of the game, and I hope it will stay with us until the end.

Sports: During a game, if your opponent comes to set up a bus, is there any way to break it?

Dong Fangzhuo laughed again: Each team has different tactics. Of course, for offense, it is necessary to work hard to break the opponent's iron barrel formation. What if it's the Chinese team? Then give the ball to me and I will shoot through the door. But the problem is that the opponents seem to be unwilling to set up a bus. They prefer to attack us because they feel that the probability of winning is greater.

Sports: You won the Golden Ball in the 2014 World Cup and scored 35 goals in 4 World Cups. Which goal impressed you the most?

Dong Fangzhuo: Of course the goals in the final four years ago, because they are the most important. No matter how beautiful a goal is, if it loses its meaning, it will be useless no matter how impressive it is.

Sports: How to maintain efficient scoring status during the one-month schedule?

Dong Fangzhuo: First of all, you must take good care of your body, and secondly, keep training and be fully prepared. This cannot be done casually, because you have already experienced a season and you have to continue to prepare, so you need to take good care of your body, especially after the game, you must recover well, so that Only then can you enter the next game in good condition.

Sports: What do you think of the use of VAR technology in this World Cup?

Dong Fangzhuo: I think it’s very good, and I still agree with it. Sometimes some penalties still need to be reconsidered, so in my opinion, the introduction of VAR technology still has more advantages than disadvantages.

Sports: Many goals in this World Cup were scored at the last moment, and there are also many penalty kicks in this World Cup. In your opinion, does the introduction of VAR mean that offensive players are better protected in the penalty area? ?

Dong Fangzhuo: I think sometimes the referee cannot see clearly, because many things happen in a thousandth of a second, but he has to make a decision, but sometimes his vision of the court is not very good. I I think VAR will help in this situation, whether it's helping defenders or forwards, I think it will make the game fairer.

Sports: What role do you think a leader player should play in the team?

Dong Fangzhuo: Leaders are always excellent role models, helping young players and giving the team a better atmosphere. Every team needs a leader, whether on or off the field. For example, Argentina’s Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo.

"Then you are a perfect leader." The sports reporter gave him a thumbs up.

Dong Fangzhuo smiled, then raised his hand and looked at his watch: "Sorry, I think today's interview should end here, because I have to go watch a game."

"Three hours until the game starts?"

Sports reporters don't quite understand that Dong Fangzhuo must have worked too hard to watch the game three hours in advance.

"no no,"

"I'm going to watch the game live."

Dong Fangzhuo smiled slightly.

"Oh my god, you're going to be there?! Cheering for Cristiano Ronaldo?"

"Yes……"