The football world's "Midlife" 24 hours - their World Cup story
24 hours, 5 34+ middle-aged players, different ways, different stories, colorful football world, belongs to the "middle-aged" players' story will continue...
It was Lionel Messi (35). Four years later, I'm still freaking out.
Four years ago, during the World Cup in Russia, I shot a commercial for a Chinese milk seller. The original scene was quite picturesque, which turned into a nightmare for me. During these four years, I got rid of the old vampires Bartomeu and Laporta and found my value in Paris again.
And then our national team, we've got a bunch of young guys, a lot of energy, especially that guy depaul, who's been hanging out with me and helping me out, and this year's World Cup, I think it's going to be... No! A!!! Like!!
Saudi Arabia? Which Arbor is this? VAR is a really good thing. In all these years I've never been treated so fairly when I've been taken down in the box.That's not exactly what we agreed on. How does depaul's kid pass poorly and defend poorly, and how does he act like my good brother? And Romero's little brother, is he made up of paper, and he's just riding on his face and he doesn't even have a little temper?
When I saw the final score, I started to panic again. Mexico, or even Poland, didn't feel like a good team to mess with in this group. Sure enough, as long as the milkman was a sponsor, I was going to panic.
I am Cristiano Ronaldo (37 years old). After one year, I am free again
Outside of the World Cup, after experiencing a wave of excitement far beyond the World Cup, Ronaldo was rewarded with an official statement from Manchester United to end their partnership with immediate effect. From "a wandering son returning home" to "a chicken feather", no matter what the position of the narrator is about his story, the image of a willful child who is "always unaware" will not consciously leap out of the paper.
This matter, right and wrong, the ultimate result is that Cristiano Ronaldo got the freedom he wanted, middle-aged people, what kind of future is he pursue, we should be able to get a final answer after the World Cup. (A simple heart ache next door fan and smug Potter for a second).
I'm Robert Lewandowski (34) and being a politician must be easier than taking penalties
This summer's focus is not just on Cristiano Ronaldo. Not only did the politician Levein get his wish to take on a new challenge in La Liga, but the other players kept their butts at bay." "Keep football out of politics" is a difficult phrase to live up to in the turbulent autumn of 2022.It did not bring it the gold medal, but it did at least edge out tough play-off opponents Russia. But in the World Cup, it is the feet that will do the talking. The spell of no win in the World Cup continued against the middle-aged Ochoa, and the group that now looks the most uncertain, despite the early exit of Karim Benzema, But Lewan's chances of winning the final golden goal of his career may not be as high as Poland's chances of progressing from this group. The job of talking is easier than the job of working.
I'm Giroud (36), who remembers the guy named Mbappe
When it comes to getting older and more bogeymen, I don't want to be the big Giroud, after all, in Milan retirement home, I got the point of Zelatan. Before I moved to Milan, no one believed that an old man with a FIFA double speed of 40+ could have a second career.Although I have a lot of talent in the French front line, but after the injury of the back man Benzema, Nkunku, I found that in the end, I have to support the attack line. The PSG director, he said he is one of the future, but the national team is not a club, you look at the aircraft carrier next to the team, still hit the four sides. Group stage please continue to trust me, I have big Giroud, what small sports car. People to "middle-aged" me, the football world is still so wonderful.
My name is Ochoa (37 years old) and I will guard the wall of Mexico
As one of the oldest players in the World Cup, Ochoa, nicknamed Mexico's "Goh Chin-woo" for the fifth time, has more than just an Asian celebrity face. In the group stage of 2014 World Cup, in the face of the host country's bombarding, with his own power to send four God save, he gave five star Brazil a zero, and won the Budweiser player of the game.
Although the current national team is a bit of a no-brainer, goal-line Ochoa proved last night that Mexico can go far in their final World Cup campaign with a superb save. The same 37-year-old, different "six-fingered goal-keeper" who has never been known or even had a ball to play, might be a better model for the middle-aged player.
35+, an age no longer unfamiliar to modern professional football, players in "middle age" can be disaffected, ambitious or melancholy, but on the field of Qatar, these emotions will spread, these stories will continue, there will be more 24 hours, there will be more surprises, and hopefully all these veterans, Old soldiers never die.
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Mastering the mind games of Mourinho..
In the bustling streets of London, amidst the roar of fans and the clash of football boots, there existed a man whose tactics transcended the pitch. José Mourinho, the mastermind behind many a football triumph, possessed a unique ability to wield not just the tactics board but also the minds of his players.Cesc Fàbregas, a gifted midfielder, found himself under Mourinho's spell during their time together at Chelsea. As he reflected on those days, he revealed the intricate web of influence Mourinho spun around him."I think with Mourinho, he played with my mind in a different way that nobody else played before," Fàbregas recounted, his voice tinged with both admiration and a hint of bewilderment.Their relationship was not merely coach and player; it was a complex dance of manipulation and inspiration. Mourinho, with his charismatic persona and keen understanding of psychology, knew exactly how to push Fàbregas to new heights."He would send me messages, he would speak to me nearly every day," Fàbregas recalled, painting a picture of relentless communication that kept him perpetually engaged, perpetually focused.Mourinho's words were not just casual chatter; they were strategic maneuvers designed to shape Fàbregas's perception of himself and his role within the team. Each conversation, each message, carried with it the weight of affirmation and importance."He would speak to me in a manner where he makes me see that I'm one of the most important players in the squad," Fàbregas revealed, the memory still vivid in his mind. Mourinho's words weren't empty praise; they were calculated strokes that bolstered Faàbregas's confidence and sense of belonging.And it worked. Under Mourinho's guidance, Fàbregas flourished, his performances on the pitch reflecting the belief instilled in him by his coach. He became a linchpin in the team, a maestro orchestrating plays with precision and finesse."That always had a really powerful message in my brain," Fàbregas admitted, acknowledging the lasting impact of Mourinho's manipulation. The coach's words weren't just fleeting encouragements; they were seeds planted in Fàbregas's mind, blossoming into a steadfast belief in his own abilities.As Fàbregas reminisced about those days, it became clear that Mourinho's influence extended far beyond the tactical realm. He wasn't just a coach; he was a mentor, a confidant, a master of the psychological game.Their time together at Chelsea may have come to an end, but the imprint Mourinho left on Fàbregas's psyche remained indelible. Even now, years later, Fàbregas found himself reflecting on those conversations, those messages, and the profound impact they had on his career.In the world of football, where physical prowess and tactical acumen reign supreme, Mourinho stood out as a master manipulator of the mind. His ability to understand his players on a deeper level, to tap into their emotions and motivations, set him apart as a coach of unparalleled skill.For Fàbregas, Mourinho's influence was a double-edged sword, simultaneously empowering and enigmatic. He had been both puppet and prodigy, a willing participant in Mourinho's intricate game of psychological chess.And yet, despite the complexities of their relationship, Fàbregas couldn't deny the role Mourinho played in shaping him as a player and as a person. The lessons learned, the confidence gained, were invaluable gifts that would stay with him long after the final whistle had blown.As Fàbregas gazed out onto the pitch, the memories of his time under Mourinho flooded back, a testament to the enduring power of the coach's voice. In the world of football, where triumph and defeat hung in the balance, Mourinho's words had been a constant, guiding Fàbregas through the highs and lows of the beautiful game.
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