Because the Copa America and the European Cup have been postponed by a year, 2021 has become the focus year of world football. Which surprised you more about Chelsea's rise to the top of Europe, Messi's historic personal breakthrough with Argentina, or Mancini's Blues winning the European Cup? Because of the earthquake caused by the European Super League, the climax of The Transfer of Mero, the world football world in 2021 is really an endless story.
01. Three Cup Winners: Which One Surprised You More?
Every year in world football, the most eye-catching thing is the attribution of the champion. As a major sports year, the three most gold-rich events in 2021 are naturally the Champions League, the European Cup and the America's Cup.
Chelsea, which has a mediocre record under Lampard, was sacked by Paris Saint-Germain in the winter window, and Tuchel changed dramatically. Posing in a formation between 352 and 343, Mount can be a midfielder or a flank attacking launch point, Havertz also changes roles between midfield and front, and more importantly, Kante is fully released his talent, both in midfield sweeping, but also in time to advance forward with the ball, becoming the starting point of counterattack.
After eliminating strong teams such as Atletico and Real Madrid in a row, they beat Guardiola's Manchester City in the final, and for the second time in the history of the team, they reached the top of Europe for the second time in the history of the team.
The same inconceivability happened to another Blues, Mancini's Italy, despite its excellent performance in the preliminary stages, few people believed that the star-studded civilian Italy would become the champion.
As a result, after being seriously injured by the tactical weapon Spinazzola, they still played a high level, defeating Spain and England through penalties in the semi-finals and finals, and re-crowned Europa after 53 years.
Argentina, which owns Messi, has always been a big favorite for the Copa America, but it has waited for 5 major competitions before, and the results of waiting for 3 runners-ups are somewhat discouraged.
Who would have thought that the 34-year-old Messi would use the Golden Boot, assist king + event MVP to help Argentina realize its dream of the top of the Americas. Di Maria in the final match copied a scene in Beijing 13 years ago, filling the gap in the 28-year championship of the Argentine adult national team with a beautiful shot.
02. European Super Union causes earthquake: Messi and C Ronaldo transferred at the same time is not accidental
European football in 2021 also experienced historic earthquakes. The European Premier League, dominated by Real Madrid, Barca and Juve, is directly open to UEFA and the Champions League.
After the epidemic, many big clubs have suffered huge financial losses, which makes them want to find more "privileges" and sources of income. The "class-solidified" European Premier League became a brilliant idea.
However, under the strong attitude of the FA and the British government, the Premier League BIG6 quickly rebelled, resulting in the European Super League eventually stillborn.
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juve are the most staunchly supportive clubs in the European Super League, which is also related to the greater impact of the epidemic in Serie A and La Liga. Unable to open up a new battlefield in the European Super League and without more economic resources, they are no longer able to have superstars such as Messi and C Ronaldo.
Messi's failed contract extension with Barca, and C Ronaldo's move from Juve to Manchester United, is this really a coincidence that happened this summer? Behind such a "transfer of the century", there is a lot of logic and causality to follow.
03. Messi won his seventh Ballon d'Or
Winning the Copa America was a major breakthrough in Messi's career, which also made his career more fulfilling. La Liga Golden Boot, America's Cup Golden Boot, Tournament MVP and 2 Championship Trophies, Messi's success in 2021 is beyond doubt.
At the end of the year, when he ascended to the throne of the Golden Ball Award for the seventh time in his life, we really have no other words than to praise the peak of the ancients in the history of football.
It should be known that this is Messi scoring 40+ goals in 12 consecutive calendar years, and it is the eighth time in his career that he has won the Golden Boot in La Liga, while also breaking the Goal Record held by Pele for the South American national team. If you want to explain Messi's achievements and gains in this year, perhaps only those who really follow him and watch the game all year can know.
04. Levan's 69 goals in a single year: he is a great goalscorer
If Messi's award has brought tears to his eyes and satisfied with countless fans who love him, then the fans who support Levan will also be devastated. The statement of the editor-in-chief of the French Golden Globe Awards will consider re-voting for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards has become a result that many people are eager to see.
Levine deserves a Golden Globe, and that should happen more in 2020. In 2021, he missed the Champions League quarter-finals due to injury. At the same time, due to the strength of the Polish team, he ranked fourth in the group for two consecutive competitions.
Only Levan, who returns to Bayern, is the best Levan. The 69 goals will be remembered by countless fans throughout the history of football, and although they have not yet won the Ballon d'Or, Levan has won the support and respect of thousands of fans.
05. The World Preliminary Round European Zone Play-offs are brewing drama: Portugal or fight with Italy
At the end of 2021, the most brutal World Preliminary Tournament European Play-off matchup in history is out. Ronaldo's Portugal and Italy enter a semi-zone, and it is very likely that they will compete for the only ticket to the World Cup.
In 2022, we will usher in the feast of the World Cup, but at the end of 2021, a cup of "aperitif" is already brewing to make fans happy and losers bitter.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 800th goal of his career in 2021 and became the first person in the national team's all-time top scorer list. If he can't show up at the World Cup, it will break the hearts of countless fans.
06. Superstar Curtain Call: Aguero, Robben and Rooney lead
This year has the glory of the champion, and naturally there are the tears of the runner-up. When we rejoice in the laughter of the newcomers, we will also feel sad about the end of the veterans. In 2021, the brothers Rooney, Aguero, Robben, Khedira, Valencia, Bentner and Bend stopped on the pitch.
Among them, Rooney has become the manager of Championship side Derby County, and Aguero will transform into a game anchor, their future is bright, and fans who love them can continue to follow along the way.
epilogue:
Every year in world football, there will be glory, regret, flowers and tears. Will the football story that belongs to 2021 become a green memory that you will never forget for many years to come? This is destined to be an ordinary year, perhaps unconsciously, has laid the groundwork for the next 10 years of football changes.