Unexpectedly, they could realize their dream of winning the trophy and becoming the kings of Europe in their last trip.
No one can understand this feeling.
At this historic moment, major media outlets have reported on this blockbuster news.
"Kicker": "The undefeated streak continues! Top of Europe! Portugal defeated France 6-3 and won the European Cup!"
"Bild": "Winning the Delaunay Cup for the first time in history! The Portuguese team, led by Deng Kai, Figo, Cristiano Ronaldo and others, has become the king of Europe!"
"Record": "Conquer the European continent! Deng Kai, Cristiano Ronaldo, Viana, Fonte, Pepe and others completed the European Honor Grand Slam!"
"Sky Sports": "King of the Premier League! King of Europe! England lost to Portugal not because we were too weak, but because they were too strong! Deng Kai was too strong!"
"BBC": "Deng Kai set a personal record! In all the European Cup games he participated in, he completed a hat trick! No. 1 in efficiency history!"
"Aspen": "The world's number one midfielder is officially handed over! Deng Kai completely defeated Zidane in a head-to-head duel!"
"Gazzetta dello Sport": "The No. 1 man in the world! Deng Kai, who won the European Cup, locked up the Ballon d'Or and World Footballer six months in advance!"
"France Football": "Before I reach the top, you can fight for it, because after I reach the top, you will never have a chance again... Deng Kai!"
…
There were media on site interviewing players from both sides.
Ribery was very frustrated: "Although I considered this possibility before the game, when the team really lost, it was still difficult for me to accept it."
"I'm not surprised by Kai's performance because that's the level he should be at. If all our players were 25 years old we might be able to beat Portugal, but it's impossible."
Henry was even more uncomfortable: "I clearly know that I have reached the peak of my career, but there is nothing more uncomfortable than meeting Deng Kai at this time."
"He took away a lot of championships and honors that belonged to me, and this feels very bad."
"Leagues, cups, national teams, everywhere, in all competitions, it's like this. This makes me sincerely don't want to play in the same environment as Deng Kai."
"I feel like he's become my shadow."
As the player who once shone brightest in the game but now seems to be the most miserable, Zidane was relatively calm during the interview.
Facing many interviewers, he simply said: "I originally wanted to announce the news when I won the trophy, but unfortunately, not everything ends with a happy ending."
"I announce that starting today, I will retire from the French national team."
Reporters at the scene did not react at first.
By the time they reacted, Zidane had already left the interview area.
In an instant, the media at the scene was in an uproar.
This movement even attracted everyone on the court.
Many Portuguese players turned around and asked what happened.
Then I heard the incredible answer:
"Zidane has retired from the national team"!
When a player retires from the national team, it means that he is not far from true retirement.
It can last up to two years.
The shortest possible time is immediately!
How many more years will Zidane... continue to play?
Fonte stupidly turned to Deng Kai and said: "Team Kai, did you kick Zidane out of retirement?"
Deng Kai shook his head: "No one can kick Zidane out of retirement. He just feels a little tired."
More than ten minutes later, the award podium was set up.
Some human awards began to be given out.
The European Cup Best Newcomer Award was won by Franck Ribery of the French team.
His performance in this European Cup was extremely impressive.
In terms of team contribution, he, Zidane and Henry are the best in the French team.
In terms of performance on the court, he is even better than Henry.
Ribery said in his acceptance speech: "I'm lucky enough to play with two of the best midfielders in the world. The Kai team almost completely rescued and reinvented me, and I ushered in a rebirth at Manchester City."
"Zidane is the pride of all French people. It is a lifetime honor for me to receive his teachings in the national team."
"I hope I can go further with the French team in the future. Of course, if possible, I never want to meet the Kai team as an opponent again."
The best goalkeeper award of this European Cup was won by Cech.
In the third-place match of the European Cup held a day earlier, the Czech team had a clean sheet against England and won the third place 1-0.
Cech blocked the ball and became the best player of the match.
England's magical Lu Xiaopang failed to break through Cech's ten fingers.
Baros of the Czech team scored another goal. He scored five goals in total in this tournament and became the European Cup Silver Boot.
England's youngster Wayne Rooney and Netherlands' center Ruud van Nistelrooy became the bronze boots of this tournament.
The golden boots of this European Cup are Cristiano Ronaldo and Deng Kai!
The two also scored six goals and walked onto the podium together to win the Golden Boot trophy.
Ronaldo's acceptance speech was relatively concise: "I am very happy to be able to use goals to bring victory and championships to the team. Whether in the club or in the national team, this is my only goal."
"I hope I can score more goals to help the team win various victories in the future!"
"I am Cristiano Ronaldo! I will be the best striker in the world!"
Then, Deng Kai did Deng Kai again and won the assists king trophy and the European Cup best player trophy.
He scored six goals and provided nine assists in this tournament, which is a very exaggerated personal data.
Assisted a hat trick in three games, scored a hat trick in one game, and averaged 3.75 goals per game, unprecedented!
Deng Kai finally gave his acceptance speech: "First of all, please give your applause to Portugal's golden generation of players."
"Even though some of them have retired, I see them in the audience."
"They are one of the greatest contributors to Portuguese football. They set off the wave of Portuguese football and gave birth to those of us who came after us."
"We stand on the shoulders of giants, and the Delaunay Cup we hold should be engraved with their names!"
Wow!
There was thunderous applause.
The camera captured many retired players from Portugal’s golden generation.
Joao Pinto, Paulo Bento, Paulo Sasso, Fernando Couto, Paulinho Santos, Sequeretario, Dimas, Joao Costa, Conceicao...etc. wait!
One of these players was moved to tears. Unexpectedly, Portuguese fans still remembered them.
"In addition, I must also thank the French team and Zidane." Deng Kai looked at the players of the French team. "They are one of the strongest teams in the world."
"If we do it again, we have no chance of beating them."
"They make this Delaunay Cup different, and they also deserve the respect and memory of the world."
"I believe that in the World Cup two years later, the French team will still be able to shine. They will still be Portugal's strongest opponent by then!"
Crash.
Deng Kai took the lead in giving applause to the French team.
The players of the French team were in a slightly better mood.
After all, their opponents respect them.
The most uncomfortable thing is that your opponent beats you and still mocks you.
It was a real explosion of pure purity.
"Finally..." Deng Kai raised his best player trophy, "Fans, players and clubs around the world, please pay attention, Portugal's era has arrived!"
The scene was solemn.
"Please note that it is my time..."
"arrive!"
"Come!"
"It's over!"
"Siu!"
The next moment, the decibel level at Alvalade Stadium exceeded 135.
The whole audience shouted together:
"Siuuuuuu!"
(End of chapter)
