The 2006 World Cup in Germany will officially open on June 9, 2006. The first game will be a contest between the host Germany team and the American powerhouse Costa Rica.

With half a month left before the World Cup starts, Blanco, Deselli and others suggested to Qiao Wanxian that two friendly matches could be arranged in this half month, one to go to Asia and the other to play against Singapore; the other could be returned to Europe and play a game at the French Stadium.

The opponents in this game should not be too strong. We should win a hearty victory at our home court, and then set off to Germany with the enthusiasm of the people of the whole country to compete in this World Cup.

By the way, you can also use these two warm-up matches to select the 23-man roster to enter the World Cup from the 32-man training roster.

This was the most common inspiring move taken by countries before the World Cup began.

However, Qiao Wanxian thought this was completely unnecessary.

With only half a month left, two friendly matches have to be arranged? Are you not afraid that the players will lose their physical fitness and perform poorly in the World Cup?

For No. 1, the most important thing is the physical condition of the players!

Qiao Wanxian doesn't want to take this risk.

However, Blanco, Deselli, Zidane and others all believe that it is necessary for the team to play a game at the French Stadium to facilitate French fans to "strengthen" the team!

Qiao Wanxian thought for a while and thought it made sense, so he suggested canceling the away game to Singapore and inviting the other party to the French Stadium for a warm-up match.

For a very inconspicuous small team like Singapore, it is a very important honor to be able to fight against the former world champion France. After accepting such an invitation at this time, how could he refuse?

The Singapore Football Association immediately agreed, and also said that time was left to the French side.

In the end, the two sides played a friendly match on May 28. Because the end of May was the last bottom line for the 23rd rosters, Qiao Wanxian had to arrange the "output" of the roster after this friendly match.

It’s really meaningful to arrange this friendly match!

Although Qiao Wanxian's heart was already aware of the real 23-man roster. He just had to take into account the face of French fans and use this friendly match as a shield, it would be the best thing to do.

The strength of Singapore football... can only be described as amateur. It can often be massacred by the Chinese team. It can be seen that the strength of this team is unprecedented.

However, although the opponent is weak, today's friendly match was almost filled with fans. Because everyone knows that this is the only game for the French team before the World Cup. After this game, it means that the French team officially embarked on the journey of the World Cup.

In the match against Singapore, Qiao Wanxian did not have the idea of ​​Shengyuan No. 1. If he played such a team, he still needed to cheat with Shengyuan No. 1. Then Qiao Wanxian, the head coach, could hang himself.

The press conference before the game was almost in chaos. After all, this is the first time in recent months. Qiao Wanxian attended a press conference as the head coach of the French team, which caused a sensation in the French media.

When Qiao Wanxian appeared in the public's sight, the reporters rushed over with cameras and microphones as if they had heard the charge of the rushing warriors...

"Mr. Qiao Dapao, do you think France can win the World Cup?"

"Can Trezeguet get the main position?"

"Why didn't you summon Gibril Cise? Is it because of a personal grudge?"

"I heard that you and the French Football Association only signed a contract that ended until the end of the World Cup. Is this true? If the team wins the championship, will you choose to renew the contract with the French team?"

"Domeneck has made a lot of remarks that are not good for you recently. Do you have any opinions on this?"

"Mr. Qiao Wanxian..."

The scene was extremely chaotic for a moment.

The staff quickly recruited helpers and took a full 5 minutes to finally calm the reporters' crazy mood and let them sit in their seats honestly, but their eyes seemed to be on fire, staring at Qiao Wanxian tightly.

Qiao Wan sat leisurely on the stool, looked at her watch, shook her head helplessly, then stood up, picked up the microphone and said, "I'm sorry, I only have 5 minutes to answer the question today. Now... the time has come, I'm leaving."

After saying that, he ignored the shocked reporters in the audience and left the press hall with great stance alone.

Suddenly, the entire press hall exploded.

What's going on?

If you don’t give up any farts, you left now? You Qiao Dapao is too much! Do you know how much effort we have put into winning this place to enter the press conference? We just left us here in a daze and left alone?

What do you want us to do?

All the reporters are completely crazy!

Seeing Qiao Wan's expression without looking back, the staff felt helpless. In the end, a staff member of the French Football Association could only come over, pick up the microphone, and said apologetically: "Sorry, Mr. Qiao Wan's time is very precious. The noise and noise at the beginning wasted too much time, so that he had no chance to answer questions. Sorry, this press conference ends here."

"asshole!"

"You stupid pig, stay wherever you cool down!"

"Shut up and look at this mess, you're such an idiot!"

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Suddenly, the reporters vented all their complaints and resentment at this innocent Football Association official, and for a moment, the scene was out of control again.

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This friendly match between France Stadium, France and Singapore has begun.

Through the big screen on the spot, we can see that the game is now in the 32nd minute of the first half, with the score...4:0! The French team leads with a big score!

The first four goals of the French team were scored by Pire, Henry and Abidal, among which Henry scored twice and was in excellent condition.

This season, Arsenal has been eliminated early on the championship situation on all fronts, so that "gun king" Henry has a very sufficient physical reserve and can have enough energy to play for the country in the World Cup, as well as his club teammate Robert Piret.

However, Pire is 33 years old this year and is still a hardcore player. Although he is still a hardcore player in Arsenal, many experts and media are not optimistic about him being able to get the main position. His biggest competitor is Rudovic and Jiuli from Barcelona.

However, in this game, Piree started the game, and performed extremely well in the first half hour, completing an assist and scoring a goal. Like Henry, he was the best player.

Singaporean players seem to have their feet shaking in front of French superstars and cannot organize effective attacks at all. Even if they get the ball, they will not pass more than 5 feet. The ball either goes out of bounds or is cut off by the French team.

The difference in strength is really too big!

However, although Singapore is behind in a large score and is completely suppressed on the scene, their players look very relaxed and comfortable, and they play very friendly.

Sometimes French players make mistakes in passing, and if Singaporean players fall to the ground, they can definitely cut off the Frenchman's ball. However, when they think that falling to the ground tackle may hurt French stars and thus affect the opponent's World Cup itinerary, Singaporean players give up this idea.

The Singapore head coach said before the game that the French team is a world-class team, and I am also their fans. The match between Singapore and France is full of suspense. I hope my players can cherish this hard-won opportunity to fight with strong players, learn from it and enjoy the game. At the same time, I will also ask them to pay attention to the movement standards during the game and not hurt them, so as not to affect the French team's World Cup.

I have to say that Singaporeans did it!

On the court, we can see that Singaporean players often reach out and pull the French players who fall to the ground. They often take the initiative to avoid the collision between the two sides. Even after half an hour of the game, the opponent did not even record a fall-down tackle.

Qiao Wanxian was a research pharmacist in his previous life and had no chance to travel around the world. However, in this life, he is a world-renowned head coach. He has been to almost all mainstream countries in the world. The country that gives him the best feeling is Singapore.

Qiao Wanxian is a Chinese. Although Europe and the United States emphasize freedom, equality and fraternity, he will inevitably have more or less rejection of yellow-skinned Chinese. Especially in Russia, the suppression of Chinese and Chinese is particularly obvious. It is really too much to have a big Russia, not even a Chinatown.

However, in Singapore, including Thailand, Qiao Wanxian did not feel any discomfort. Even the prime minister here could be taken over by Chinese and Chinese, which shows the country's attitude towards Chinese.

Qiao Wanxian only realized that not all Southeast Asian countries are so scumbags.

This warm-up match with the Singapore national team made Qiao Wan look up to Singapore again.

In the 35th minute of the game, the French team's offensive came again. Zidane received a pass from Las Diarra, and the wonderful pass from the outside was inserted into the position. Thierry Henry, who successfully counterattacked, broke into the penalty area and formed a single shot. Facing the goalkeeper who was in panic, he calmly pushed and shot, 5:0!

Heng used 35 minutes to complete the hat trick!

Then, Qiao Wanxian replaced Henry with Benzema. Under the applause of French fans and all Singapore coaches and all the players, Henry walked off the court with a smile. After celebrating with Qiao Wanxian, he took off his No. 12 jersey and threw it at the Singapore team's bench.

There, the players were no different from the fans in the stands, and they screamed excitedly, fighting for Henry's shirt, thinking that it would be a permanent commemoration. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!