The commentators lamented: "This red card was indeed unfair, but England has basically qualified in advance. The coaches of each team should prepare to face this strong team of England."
"This is what Brazil coach Dunga said in the pre-match press conference. He believes that the best tactic he can use against the young man sitting in the stands is for Brazil to qualify as first in the group. Hahaha, that can be said to be a very high evaluation." The English commentator expressed his pleasure and they ate up this wave of flattery.
The best tactic is the avoidance tactic. People are so panicked that they dare not confront the opponent head-on. Is there any better evaluation than this?
Alvin looked back and saw that in addition to the Portuguese fans, there were also Brazilian fans next to them. There are no specific regulations on the seating arrangements for fans of either team at the World Cup; everyone watches the game in harmony, and having fun is the most important thing.
What a coincidence that Cris gave me the ticket. As Alvin was thinking this, the game began.
The face of the Portuguese captain was projected on the big screen at the scene. He was looking at the direction of the national flag carefully. At the last second before the camera moved away, the sharp-eyed fans saw that the Portuguese captain's eyes drifted towards the camera.
Ivan's mouth curled up.
The Brazilian next to him noticed his good mood and was curious about his reaction: "Are you here to see Cris today? Ivan?"
Before Kaka came up to the stands, he had already met his club teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe in the player tunnel. They hugged and chatted for a while, and Kaka noticed that the Portuguese was in a particularly good mood that day.
It's impossible to say that I don't feel sad when I see my team fighting for the country down there.
But when I saw Ivan's smile, I felt much better.
It's much better to have someone to accompany you than to spend 90 minutes alone in the stands.
Ivan noticed that Kaka caressed his knee while talking to him: "Well, he gave me the ticket... Is your knee uncomfortable, Ricardo?"
"It's not a big problem," Kaka smiled. "I have an old groin injury. Maybe the intensity of the game these days has affected my knee."
Ivan frowned when he heard him say that. He reached out and put his hand on Kaka's left knee, then took it back: "As long as you feel uncomfortable, you should take it seriously, Ricardo."
He looked the Brazilian straight in the eye: "The knee pain could be related to an old injury, but maybe there's something wrong there. Remember to go and have a look after the World Cup."
Kaka looked at Ivan's serious expression and listened: "Okay, I'll go and see it after the World Cup. Ivan, do you have any research in this area?"
Kaka was referring to the fact that Ivan had just touched his knee and came to a conclusion.
Ivan smiled and said, "Long-term illness makes one a doctor. I've been injured myself, so I know a little bit about it. During the recovery period, I read a lot of books on sports medicine."
The Brazilian felt that he had touched the other party's sore spot, and he smiled apologetically.
"It's nothing, it's all in the past. Look, I can still play in the World Cup, right?" Ivan downplayed the past. Rather than reminiscing about the past, he preferred to look forward. "But I will pay more attention to my physical condition. A healthy body is the foundation of any career."
Ivan actually just asked the system, and the system was pretending to be dead. It just said that no drugs should be used during the World Cup, including for yourself and others.
very good. Alvin withdrew his hand. Since the system reacted in this way, it meant that Kaka really had a problem with his knee.
system:"……"
Ivan thought for a moment and emphasized, "So, don't rush out to play after the World Cup, Ricardo. It's scary to see a doctor, but from what I've heard, they're all very kind and nice people."
"Hmm!" I don't know why, but when I hear Alvin talking, I can't help but listen to everything he says. I always feel that what he says makes sense.
Kaka's smile was captured by the camera, and the commentator joked: "It seems like they are good friends. What are they whispering about? They are laughing so happily."
Seeing them happy, the fans felt relieved, and they were even in the mood to make jokes:
“Kaka: I’m banned, weak, pitiful and helpless.jpg”
"Evan: Don't be afraid, I'm here to accompany you. Take your time.jpg"
"Kaka: (tears in his eyes) Hey, you're banned too?"
“Evan: (smiles warmly) Yeah, what a coincidence.”
“Hahahaha, are you guys upstairs devils?”
"Ahhh! Ivan is so warm! Hug this little angel tight and bury your head in my chest!"
"What the hell is burying your chest... Never mind, why don't you take me with you?"
"Ivan should be here to see Ronaldo? He's not here specifically to accompany Kaka, right?"
"[The Big Love Triangle Drama of the Year] Cristiano Ronaldo:??? My friend was seduced away by my roommate during the game?! Where was the one who said he would come to see me?!"
“#Let’s take a look at the roommate who hooked up with my gay friend.”
“#Good friends, let’s walk together, be handsome together, and be banned together.”
At this time, Mourinho, who was watching the game seriously, finally noticed the big screen. He was looking at the situation on the field with a serious face, and suddenly found Ivan chatting happily with his future team members behind him.
mad Men:? ? ?
Are you getting cocky just because that brat is suspended? Came here to watch the game?
He turned around and his disciple smiled innocently: "Hi, sir. Long time no see, how are you?"
oh! What an awkward yet polite greeting.
Psy said expressionlessly: "It's fine, but seeing you here, I think my heart is not in good condition."
Ivan looked so innocent that Kaka couldn't help himself and raised his hand to cover his mouth to hide his smile.
The madman snorted. He led Inter Milan to win the treble last season. It was the peak moment of his life. He was about to challenge higher goals. Later, he received an invitation from Real Madrid.
So he came to watch the game in person, to watch his country's team play and to learn about the characteristics of players like Ronaldo and Pepe.
As a result, I saw Alvin and the suspended Kaka.
Kuang Ren and Kaka nodded as a greeting. They were not in a coach and player relationship yet, so they were not very familiar with each other.
The game continued, so everyone stopped chatting and focused on watching the game.
Brazil used all kinds of attacks and Portugal used all kinds of defense, but the two sides competed for 40 minutes without scoring any goals. Portugal had a chance during the period, but Ronaldo's teammates failed to keep up with Ronaldo's rhythm, and the good opportunity was wasted.
The camera turned to the stands at the right time, and the madman's scratching head action was projected onto the TV screen.
#bird: What a lousy thing to kick.
#bird: My head hurts.
The camera also took a look behind him. Of the two handsome guys, Ivan looked very seriously but didn't react much, while Kaka next to him put his hands together and looked a little nervous.
The fans suddenly realized, yes, if Portugal won the game, Brazil would only be the second in the group, Ronaldo would not have to fight with his friends in advance, but Kaka would have to cry and fight with Ivan!
And the handsome Italian guy next to Alvin, hey, why did he secretly glance at our Alvin? Is he also a fan of Irwin?
Alvin also noticed the occasional glances from the strange man beside him. The other party didn't keep looking at him and was very polite. However, every time their footage appeared on the big screen, the man would look up with interest.
At the end of the first half, the man next to him spoke up. He said to Ivan, "Can I get an autograph from you?"
Ivan nodded, and the other party immediately took out a notebook and pen, obviously coming prepared.
He looks like just an ordinary fan with a good temperament. Ivan only told the coaching staff, teammates and family that he was coming to watch the game. No one else knew about it, so it is unlikely that anyone would buy a ticket to stop him.
Tickets for the World Cup are always sold out early, and it is impossible for ordinary people to get tickets a few days before the game.
"My name is Leo Bova, and I'm from Italy." The man introduced himself this way, as if he wanted Alvin to write his own name as well.
Alvin's men kept working and added the other party's signature.
There have been too many comments about Italy and him recently, some good, some bad, so confusing that when Alvin heard the name of this country, he had a conditioned reflex.
He looked up at the man in front of him. He had an outstanding appearance and bright eyes. He had a typical Italian appearance, with blue eyes and black hair.
When the man saw him looking at him, he gave him a big friendly smile.
He went on to say, "I'm an artist. I've recently been working with the Angle Company and I know Ms. DeWitt pretty well. I didn't expect to run into you here today. I'm very surprised. You're a great football player."
Irving paused, returned the notebook and pen to him, and asked casually, "Are you a fan of Brazil?"
It doesn't seem logical for an Italian who has his own home team to go watch games in other countries.
I've only heard that the Italian team and the Spanish team have a good relationship. Of course, personal preference is not ruled out, but the other party is not an ordinary fan, he is a celebrity.
Ivan looked into the other man's eyes, and the man responded quickly: "Yes, I'm a fan of Brazil, so I bought the ticket specially--"
Ivan then talked to him about the Brazilian team on the field. The man handled the situation with ease, but when faced with some issues such as the Brazilian team's players and tactical play, Brazil's performance in recent years, etc., the other party was always able to cleverly avoid the questions.
Even Kaka could hear something was wrong. He touched Ivan worriedly, and the latter shook his head at him.
Ivan did not expose the man's lie. He could see that he must have prepared carefully. He leaned back and let Kaka go: "You are a fan of Brazil, don't you want an autograph from your top star?"
The Brazilian was a little confused. He cooperated and gave the autograph, but he was also wondering in his heart that if the other party was really a Brazilian fan, there was no way they would not notice him. It was too obvious. They must be targeting Ivan.
Leopova also found himself exposed. Instead of getting angry, he smiled frankly: "Okay, sorry, I'm really not a Brazilian fan. I came to see Italy, but our results are not very good, so I just watched other teams' games to relax. I bought tickets for several games. But I really like your playing."
He said sincerely: "I am one and a half rounds older than you, almost old enough to be your father. Well, I mean, I am very happy to see you continue to play football. I have a son who is younger than you. He is 8 years old this year. He also likes to watch you play football and has been arguing with me to be your caddy."
As expected, Ivan was intrigued by him: "Didn't your son come to watch the game with you?"
"Here he is," Leopova said with a smile. "I took him to watch two Italian games before. Today he stayed with his mother. The little guy cried and didn't want to watch the game. At such a young age, he tasted the taste of losing. What a poor little guy."
"Hmm." Alvin asked the other party for a notebook again, and carefully wrote a few more words of blessing and encouragement to his little fan.
As he was writing, the man watched his movements with a smile in his eyes.
There were no goals in the second half and this strong confrontation ended in a 0-0 draw. The audience stood up and left, and Leopold shook hands with the two stars and said goodbye.
Kaka watched him leave and left the field with Ivan. When he and Ivan parted ways, he realized that something was wrong.
Kaka was very familiar with the way the man looked at Ivan just now, just like when he finally came home after playing football outside for a long time, and his mother welcomed him home and looked at him with eyes when she opened the door - loving, gentle, and happy from the heart, hiding the excitement of seeing her son return.
It was the same when Mourinho and Ivan hugged each other goodbye. The coach's expression when he looked at Ivan was full of pride as if he was looking at an outstanding son. The Italian's look towards Ivan also showed such subtle emotions.
The Brazilian was a little undecided. Should he tell Alvin?
The England vs. Slovenia match will start in an hour, and Alvin will go back to watch his own team's game.
His interaction with Leo Bova was captured by the media.
This time the media is more reasonable and well-founded!
The Italian man, handsome with blue eyes, sat with Alvin to watch the game and interacted with Alvin!
Don't ask us why we are so sensitive about blue eyes! Because Ivan's mother's eyes are not blue, and her hair color is also different from Ivan's, she is a standard blonde with blue eyes!
The only explanation is that Ivan’s pupil color must be inherited from his father!
Portugal and Brazil drew, and Portugal has basically been set to face England next. While fans were eating the melon of #Little AlvinLookingForDaddy#, they were excitedly moving their stools and waiting for the Shura showdown between England and Portugal.
Portuguese fans are ready to face death. They should encourage their players, fight together and give it their all!
It depends on whether England can draw in the last game. As long as England draws, they will be first in the group.
Too many things have happened recently, and English fans said they were very tired. Then they saw their favorite player Alvin appear in the VIP box.
The onlookers were shocked. What the hell? What kind of treatment is this? England’s sweetheart is actually staying with Prince William?
When the camera panned over, in addition to Ivan and Prince William, there were also Prince Harry, Ivan's mother and grandmother, not counting a few officials who were accompanying them.
Andy: "Prince William took the initiative to invite Irwin's family to his VIP box to watch the game. Oh! What an enviable treatment."
There was a lot of discussion outside, but the people sitting in the box were completely unaware of it. The two ladies were dressed quite formally, but Ivan was very casual, wearing casual sportswear. He stood out among the officials in suits.
The two princes were also dressed casually. Prince William took the initiative to invite Irwin to sit in a row with them, and then his younger brother Prince Harry whispered, "Hey, William, Irwin's hair is really thick!"
Prince William: “…”
He looked at his brother's still thick hair and smiled without saying anything.
Prince Harry continues to act recklessly. This is not the first time he has done so. He once openly mocked his brother's hairline on social media.
He chuckled: "Brother, remember to ask Alvin for the secret recipe for maintaining your hair later."
Prince William couldn't help it: "Harry, you should know that your brother had a lot of hair when he was 21."
Alvin, who listened to the whole process, said: "..."
This was not the first time they met. It turned out that Prince William came to the hospital to see him... I always knew that the two princes of England were very approachable, but they were so approachable.
Several people began to watch the game in harmony. There was no goal in the first half as well. But at the beginning of the second half, England's Defoe and Rooney cooperated and Defoe scored a goal.
The two young men hugged each other to celebrate and waved in Ivan's direction.
The message board helped translate: "Don't worry, buddy, we are here for you!"
"Don't be sad, sweetie, this ball is for you!"
This score remained until the end of the game, which was well-received by the fans. England's first knockout match against Portugal was a sure thing!
At the same time, some female fans expressed their sympathy. No matter who between Ivan and Ronaldo is eliminated, will they cry?
Ahhhh! No matter what, it’s very exciting to think about, and you must watch it!
The schedules for all group matches have finally been settled, and at the same time, FIFA’s decision has also come down!
The Algerian defender who tricked Ivan into getting a red card was banned from participating in national team events for three months, while Keita, who was involved in the Kaka red card incident, was banned for two months.
As for the World Cup bans… Cote d’Ivoire and Algeria were eliminated in the group stage, so the bans were useless.
FIFA issued a statement condemning the cheating, demanding that the two players apologize publicly and hoping that the players could compete fairly and enjoy the game better.
After getting the result, Alvin no longer cared about the specific content. All he wanted was the other party's attitude. As he said, things on the field should be solved on the field, and fair competition always requires someone to take the lead. It is not enough to just talk.
On Wednesday, June 30, they will face Portugal.
At night, looking at the night view outside the window, the shadows of trees and the mottled moonlight, Ivan narrowed his eyes slightly.
He recalled the day in the grove when the Portuguese hugged him and whispered in his ear.
The other party talked to him a lot more intermittently, but he never thought of pushing her away.
Outside the window, two leaves nestled against each other were trembling slightly in the cold wind. The tender green buds that had emerged occasionally bumped into each other accidentally, and they brushed past each other hurriedly as if frightened. Then, confused by the wind, they closed together tremblingly, leaving no gaps at all.
The wind passed over them, carrying away the heat from friction.
The wind grew stronger, causing the branches to sway more vigorously, until a drop of water passed between two leaves, following the veins and dripping reluctantly from the tender tip.
…
They stuck together again and never separated for a long time.
The wind seemed to bring whispers from afar and gradually rising heat.
After a long time, the coolness on his face woke Irvin up. He reached out and felt it, and found it was raindrops. It turned out that it was raining.
He took a deep breath, lowered his head, and looked at some mental place with a slightly vague expression. After standing there for a few seconds, he pulled up his trousers and, while his roommate Beckham wasn't paying attention, he walked to the bathroom almost along the wall.
…
This is bound to be a sleepless night.
At the Portuguese team's base camp, Cristiano Ronaldo turned over in bed, determined to fall asleep with the reason that made him toss and turn.
In the dream, there was a warm hand caressing my ear, the engine of a Ferrari, and the slight sound of the earrings closing, like that person's gentle whisper.
The quilt on his body was warm, just like the blanket that the man had covered him with himself.
…
When you wake up the next day, you will have a new and firm belief.
——We will all do our best!
Luo Xiaoxiao got up in high spirits, washed, dressed and went out for training.
He opened the door and heard his roommate exclaim behind him——
"Cris! Your underwear fell in the bathroom!... Do you want to keep it?... Oh, of course not, I'll help you throw it away!"
“…”
After his teammates finished their work, they came out nonchalantly. Seeing his captain standing there in a daze, they patted him on the shoulder and said, "After the World Cup, take a good vacation with your girlfriend, Cris."
As he said this, the other party smiled ambiguously, as if saying "I know everything, you just have been holding it in for too long", and left in a cool manner.
The Portuguese was silent for three seconds, then ran back to the room, lifted his quilt, and threw it into the washing machine outside.
The author has something to say: Repeat after me, press the clutch, shift to first gear, step on the accelerator, press the clutch, shift to second gear, step on the accelerator, press the clutch, shift to third gear...
#From the author of a composition that received full marks in elementary school.
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