"The game is over."
"Congratulations to the Matador Legion for advancing to the World Cup final!"
"Li Kang contributed a goal and an assist, shining in St. Petersburg."
"Is this his era?"
"We are very fortunate to have witnessed the legend's journey to the top."
"In a few days, Moscow will host the ultimate showdown at the top of the world, France against Spain."
"At this moment, we can see that most of the players on the green field are lying on the grass, exhausted."
"Close-up shot of Subasic, tears streaming down his face."
"It is a pity that Croatia failed to break the World Cup record of twenty years ago, but they showed the world their tenacity and resilience."
"The Checkered Legion can leave the World Cup stage with their heads held high."
"Modric, the thin boy who came out of the war..."
Dalic did not walk into the player tunnel alone.
Close-up shot: there was no trace of frustration on his face.
The commentator was speechless for a moment: how is this guy's emotional stability even more stable than Li Kang?
Not rejoicing in victory, not dismayed by defeat, with thunder in his chest and a calm lake on his face.
This coach gathered all the players together. The audience could not know what he said, but they could feel a force from the eyes of the Croatians: at the Qatar World Cup four years later, the Checkered Legion will definitely create another miracle!
Rakitic and Li Kang exchanged jerseys.
The two hugged shirtless.
Perhaps the last time they will face each other in their careers.
"Li, is your ankle okay?"
In the final stage of the second half, the midfield scramble was too intense. Rakitic's defensive action was deformed, and he accidentally kicked Li Kang's foot.
Li Kang shook his head.
The other players are in a worse state.
David Silva's old injury relapsed, and Busquets and Carvajal were helped off the field by the team doctor.
Even Ramos, who made many key defenses, was injured in the battle with Mandzukic.
Croatia's situation is not much better.
While the Spanish coaching staff celebrated wildly, they couldn't help but worry: the Matador Legion will have to enter the World Cup final with a depleted lineup.

Interview area.
Morata was in high spirits, using the reflection of the camera to tidy up his hairstyle.
The media reporters were curious.
"Alvaro, why are you in such good condition?"
The other players were exhausted, but this guy didn't seem to be injured or have a decline in physical fitness.
Morata thought for a while and said, "I usually pay attention to maintenance. This may be a kind of talent."
The flashlights flashed crazily.
The reporters couldn't help but sigh: Putting aside his shooting skills, this guy Morata is simply too perfect.

Post-match press conference.
Del Bosque repeated the old line:
"Today's game was very difficult. Croatia is a respectable opponent."
"Li was the key to victory. He changed the game by himself."
"His existence makes the Spanish midfield invincible. Our opponents are Rakitic and Modric!"
"The final?"
"Of course we have the confidence to defeat France and lift the World Cup!"
"Regret is not a necessity for legendary players..."

A moment later.
Dalic appeared in the auditorium.
"We are confident to win the third-place match." "Injuries and physical fitness are not obstacles for Croatia."
"The same is true for Spain. I am optimistic that they will win the World Cup final, even if Li is in a depleted lineup, his style is more like the Yugoslav players of the last century."

The Internet is full of news promoting 'Spain's advancement to the World Cup final'.
Li Kang's wonderful highlights once again went viral around the world.
《The first Asian in World Cup final history.》
《One-man World Cup.》
《A legendary midfielder recorded in football history.》
《The Road to Godhood: A comprehensive analysis of why Li Kang is the world's number one midfielder.》
《Depleted Matadors vs. Full-blooded Gallic Roosters, the situation is not optimistic.》
《Cruyff: Li doesn't need the World Cup to prove himself.》
《Beckenbauer: The World Cup needs Li.》
The number of comments, likes, and reposts skyrocketed.
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【I watched Li Kang go all the way from the Bayer Leverkusen youth team to the World Cup final stage.】
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【At that time, his body had not fully developed, and there were many flaws, but his game reading, awareness, and the rationality of his passing had already shown historical-level talent.】
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【Stepping into the realm of the King of Football step by step.】
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【The King of Football, trapped in a depleted lineup, encounters a top-notch Gallic Rooster. The result is hard to say. Football is a sport of eleven people.】
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【Why has France always been the villain since the 1998 World Cup?】
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【Cruyff lost to Beckenbauer in the 1974 World Cup final. Of course, he feels that Li Kang is the same as himself, and doesn't need to prove anything through the World Cup.】
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【I hope Li Kang's life is as perfect as Beckenbauer's, with a grand slam of player and coach honors, and becoming a FIFA bigwig after retirement, with five or six wives and lovers, and a bunch of children.】

The red bus slowly drove to the hotel where they were staying.
Countless fans and tourists gathered on both sides of the road.
Security personnel were on high alert.
Li Kang's posters and jerseys were raised high.
It happened that the LED screen of the shopping mall was also playing Li Kang's advertisement.
It seemed that the entire St. Petersburg was welcoming the triumphant return of the football emperor.
"Lee!!!"
"Lee!!!"
"Lee!!!"

Miniagno looked at the surging crowd outside the car window and couldn't help but sigh: "This scene is very similar to when people were looking forward to Platini, Maradona, Baggio, Zidane, and Ronaldo lifting the World Cup..."
Del Bosque smiled: "This is the charm of the World Cup."

Li Kang had already fallen asleep on the bus. He ate a green tangerine-flavored gummy before the game, and his spirit was drained after the game.
Iniesta, Cazorla, David Silva, Busquets and others felt a little uncomfortable: because of their injuries, they could not accompany Li Kang to complete the final journey of the World Cup.
Ramos kept asking the team doctor: whether his injury could heal in a few days, even if he had to take painkillers.
Pique quickly comforted: "Why take painkillers? I'm still on the defensive line."
The Matador Legion will eventually face the unstoppable French stars in a depleted state.

Li Kang returned to his room sleepily.
The system prompt sounded quietly.
【Ding! Mission completed: Rhythm of Miracles.】
【Mission Receipt: Let the French warriors raise the flags stained with blood, look at the terrifying tyrant staring at us, the land of Moscow will usher in a sacred revenge!】
【Congratulations on obtaining: World Cup·Mystery Treasure Chest.】

What a bunch of nonsense.
A treasure chest shrouded in black air floated in mid-air.
Li Kang still doesn't know the actual level of the mystery treasure chest. The probability of getting it is too small.
Among the dazzling prize pool, legendary modules were also entangled in black smoke.
【Treasure chest is opening.】
【Congratulations on obtaining: Highest Will.】
【Effect: No improvement effect, it will allow you to stand on the stage of the World Cup in the most perfect state.】
(End of this chapter)