However, good things always take a long time.
Two days later, at 18:00 on December 17, 2022, there will be a final of the third and fourth places of World Cup in Khalifa International Stadium.
The third and fourth place finals can be said to be the game with the lowest number of viewers in all previous World Cup games.
Because as long as they enter the semi-finals, everyone's idea is to reach the finals. After losing, their mentality has actually exploded.
At this time, if you arrange a third or fourth place final, you can imagine how much fun the game will have for two teams that have no intention of competing.
Regardless of whether it is a top-level event like UEFA European Championship or Champions League, there is no final for third or fourth place.
For example, the third and fourth place finals of the last World Cup were held between England and Belgium.
Many players believe that such a game is meaningless.
However, for some players, such a game is of great significance.
For example, among the two teams, Harry Kane has scored 6 goals and Lukaku has scored 4 goals.
Although there is no championship, if Golden Boot can get it, it will be a consolation.
In the end, neither player scored a goal, and Harry Kane took away Russia World Cup's Golden Boot.
In fact, for World Cup, for some teams that have almost no chance of winning the championship, every ranking is an improvement.
Moreover, the final game has never been named since ancient times.
On the contrary, in the third and fourth place finals, many teams had no desire and were able to play some beautiful games.
According to statistics, except for the 1930 and 1950 World Cup, 19 of the 21 World Cup have had third or fourth place finals. In the past nineteen World Cup third or fourth place finals, a total of 73 goals were scored, with an average of nearly 4 goals per game, and an average of one goal every 22 minutes.
In the most exciting final, a goal only occurs in an average of 72 minutes.
In fact, the final is the most boring game.
In order to reduce mistakes, both sides of the game will play very carefully, so the finals are often very utilitarian.
However, it is the final after all. No matter how ugly the game is, it will attract the attention of fans around the world.
Portugal and Brazil, these two frustrated teams, will give everyone an appetizer before the big dish of the World Cup final.
However, this game made many fans who watched it excited.
The two teams played a great game in this meaningless game.
The head coaches of both sides have deployed a highly aggressive 4-3-3 lineup.
As a result, the score of 4-3 shocked all the fans watching the game.
At the last moment, Portugal defeated Brazil National Team with a tomahawk-like free kick from Cristiano Ronaldo.
After Cristiano Ronaldo scored, he took off his jersey, exposed his strong body, and roared loudly.
However, the unwillingness in Cristiano Ronaldo's eyes hurt the hearts of all Portugal fans.
Cristiano Ronaldo used two goals to help the team win the third place for World Cup, which was also the best result tied with Portugal World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo ranked second in the scoring list with 8 goals, beating Neymar's 7 goals.
If there is no Li Mingyu, Cristiano Ronaldo gets Golden Boot, it is basically a certainty.
This goal battle whetted the appetite of all fans.
They are all looking forward to the World Cup finals the next day.
December 18th is the National Day of Qatar.
At 8:00 in the morning, fans who went to Doha saw the military parade of Qatar.
The military parade with a Middle Eastern style was a feast for the eyes of the fans.
At 14:00, something unexpected happened to everyone. It happened in the hotel where Spain National Team lived.
"Carlisle, how is Li's situation?"
Enrique looked very ugly and stared at the team doctor who was examining Li Mingyu's body.
Carlisle The team doctor had a solemn expression on his face and said, "Louis, Li's condition is not very good. He should have been weak due to excessive fatigue, which caused the virus to invade. Now I have used physical means to help him cool down."
Looking at Li Mingyu lying on the bed with a flushed face, Enrique looked anxious.
There are still 4 hours left, the finals of World Cup are about to begin, and our core players are still having a fever.
"Damn schedule!" Enrique could only curse in a low voice.
He has actually arranged Li Mingyu's game time very carefully.
After all, Li Mingyu is only 20 years old now. Although he is a genius, fighting against a group of adults in their twenties and seventies is a huge hidden danger for his underdeveloped body.
After the first few games, the team doctor discovered some symptoms of Li Mingyu during the examination. He was too tired and needed a good rest.
However, the tight schedule and high-intensity competition left Li Mingyu's body unable to get effective rest at all.
Premier League already has a dense schedule, but for this World Cup, Premier League's schedule is even more intensive.
Li Mingyu, who came into contact with Premier League for the first time, was very uncomfortable. It was common to play three games a week.
Young Li Mingyu had no idea that his body was already in great danger.
As a result, on the eve of the World Cup finals, I finally fell ill.
Enrique looked at the dizzy Li Mingyu, not knowing whether he should make this decision or not.
He also knew what he would face if he made this decision.
Fans all over the world are waiting for the old-new showdown between Li Mingyu and Messi. If you don't let Li Mingyu play, will you be able to withstand the pressure of public opinion?
"Boss!" A weak cry made Enrique wake up.
Looking at Li Mingyu who opened his eyes, Enrique hurried over.
"How's it going, Lee?"
Enrique asked anxiously.
Li Mingyu frowned, moved his arms, and said helplessly, "A little weak."
Enrique asked tentatively, "Then, you don't want to play in the game tonight?"
Li Mingyu couldn't help but cough twice when he heard this. Enrique was so frightened that he quickly helped him up and leaned on the pillow to help him calm down.
Li Mingyu smiled bitterly and said, "I will definitely participate in this competition. It's okay. I should be fine after I take a rest!"
Enrique shook his head and said, "The team doctor said that your current physical condition is not suitable for the game. You can't be so willful. You have to be responsible for your body."
Li Mingyu looked into Enrique's eyes and said, "Boss, you were once a player. Tell me, if it were you, at this time, would you choose not to play?"
Enrique couldn't help but hesitate, yes, if it were me, I would still play even if my leg was broken.
However, here and now, I am the coach now, and I have to be responsible for the health of the players!
Just when Enrique was about to continue persuading, Li Mingyu said quietly, "Boss, I'm not willing to give in, are you willing?"
With this sentence, Enrique sat there like a lightning strike, unable to speak for a long time.
Are you willing?
Who would be willing?
The finals are coming soon, and if you win, you will be the World Cup champion. How can anyone resist this temptation?
But...
Looking at Enrique who looked confused, Li Mingyu said calmly, "Boss, I have to participate in this game no matter what, and Messi is in World Cup The confrontation on the stage with E, especially in the finals, is something I can't even imagine in my dreams. This is also my last confrontation with Messi. Boss, don't stop me!"
Looking at Li Mingyu with a determined look on his face, Enrique was defeated.
"Carlisle, within two hours, I need to see Li Mingyu regain its combat effectiveness."
Enrique gave the team doctor an ultimatum.
Team doctor Carlisle nodded helplessly and said, "I will try my best!"
Two hours later, Spain National Team and Argentina National Team arrived at the final venue - Lusail Iconic Stadium.
After getting off the bus, Li Mingyu is seen in the camera wearing a black hat, a pair of large sunglasses covering half of his face, and a white sportswear.
Li Mingyu waved his hand towards the camera, and then quickly walked into the passage.
No one has discovered that Li Mingyu's current body temperature is still 38 degrees, and his body has not been able to recover.
The team doctor has tried his best to help him cool down, but the virus invasion is not easy to cure.
After all, he is a player and there are many drugs that cannot be used. Especially at such a critical moment, the team doctor is more cautious in using drugs. If suspected drugs are detected, Li Mingyu's career may be ruined.
It is better to fight with your body than to use medicine casually.
Sitting on the chair in the locker room, Li Mingyu felt a little dizzy. Even if he closed his eyes, he could still feel the world spinning and his breathing becoming rapid.
Spain's teammates looked at Li Mingyu uneasily.
Li Mingyu was unwell. They didn't know about it before. It wasn't until they got on the bus that everyone learned about it.
Seeing Li Mingyu in pain, everyone's heart was in a knot.
Enrique walked in and glanced at Li Mingyu who was resting with his eyes closed, a hint of haze flashed in his eyes.
"Okay, everyone, let's talk about today's tactical arrangements. As you can see, Li's physical condition is not very good today. Therefore, our offensive focus will not always be on Li today. Rodri, Koke. In today's midfield organization, you two should help Li more!"
Enrique glanced at Rodri and Koke, these two are today's double midfielders.
These two men are very fierce defensively in the defensive midfield position, and they also have certain offensive organization skills.
Rodri and Koke nodded, with solemn expressions on their faces.
"Pedri, today, I mainly attack your side. You must open up the situation for me on the right side, so as to relieve Li's pressure!"
Enrique looked at Pedri again, hoping that he could take on the important task of attacking today.
Pedri nodded solemnly, and it was his duty to help Li Mingyu.
Enrique glanced at Fati and said, "I like you to help the team open gaps on the left wing. Your task today is to disrupt the opponent's defense!"
Fati clenched his fists and nodded seriously.
Enrique finally looked at Li Mingyu, who had a few drops of sweat on his forehead. He trembled slightly in his heart and said, "Everyone, we can enter the finals of World Cup because of our unity and bravery. Now Now that we are standing here, no matter what happens, I don't want you to be affected. I have always said that our goal for World Cup this time is to win the championship. Now, the championship is right in front of us. What are you waiting for? Go get the championship back!"
"Yes, the boss is right, we want to get the championship back!"
Suddenly, a feeble voice sounded in everyone's ears.
Everyone looked at the young man who slowly opened his eyes.
Li Mingyu slowly stood up and looked around, taking in the expressions of every teammate.
Surprised, uneasy, terrified, worried...
All kinds of expressions, except the lack of confidence.
Li Mingyu shook his head and said, "Everyone, we are not able to reach the finals solely because of me. Although I have scored many goals, don't forget that we still have each other. Although I may not be as brave as before today, I will do my best to help everyone get better opportunities."
"Let us go on the field and at the end of the game, we can lift FIFA World Cup Trophy. This is what we should do!"
"Don't forget, we are Spain National Team, we were once the kings of the world!"
Li Mingyu's words were weak, but the power in his words made all the players' eyes light up, and their waists slowly straightened.
Yes, twelve years ago, they had the last laugh on the stage of World Cup.
Today, twelve years later, they may not be able to accomplish what their predecessors have done!
Li Mingyu endured the dizziness, walked to the middle of everyone, stretched out his right hand, and said with a smile, "Come, let us cheer each other up, Spain will win this game!"
All the players, coaches and staff came together and put their hands on Li Mingyu's. Everyone shouted with confidence,
"Spain will win!"
"Spain will win!"
"Spain will win!"
At 17:30, before the World Cup finals, the closing ceremony of the 2022 Qatar World Cup began.
Artists from all over the world performed wonderful performances at the closing ceremony.
The artists of China also presented China's national style program in the closing ceremony.
The song "Flying Goddess of the Luo River" shocked the world.
As frightened as a swimming dragon, as graceful as a startled tiger.
The clouds on the temples are filled with the fragrant snow on the cheeks, and the shadows on the fragrant clothes are like the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
The underwater dancers are really like the Luo Shen in the water, dancing gracefully under the water, which makes foreigners exclaim in wonder.
Even if outsiders don't understand what the culture of the prosperous Tang Dynasty is, they can still feel the depth of China civilization from this dancer.
This performance once again allowed the world to re-understand the beauty of China.
Even the subsequent finals seemed to have been taken away some of their shine by this show.
(If you have the chance, you can check out Henan TV's <Dragon Boat Festival Wonderful Night>, it's explosive!)