Beijing, April 2 (Reporter Xing Rui) In the early morning of Beijing time on the 2nd, the group of the 2022 Qatar World Cup was released, which also means that the quadrennial football feast is getting closer and closer to the fans. At every World Cup, there will be unforgettable moments that are either touching, or sad, or warm. When we look back on the past, will these pictures that remain in the depths of memory evoke your nostalgia for the past?
Kempez's long flowing hair
The Football World Cup was born as early as 1930, but the earliest memories of the World Cup by Chinese fans should begin in 1978. That year, CCTV broadcast the match between the third and fourth places in the World Cup and the champions and runners-up. Chinese fans were able to witness the showdown between the "Pampas Eagles" and "Tulips".
In the final of that World Cup, Argentina beat the Netherlands 3:1. After winning the championship, the flying confetti of River Plate Stadium and the long flowing hair of Kempez brought a great visual impact to Chinese fans.
Han Qiaosheng, a former commentator on CCTV, later recalled: "Inside the box of that small black-and-white TV, I saw the team members running, and Kempes had long flowing hair. He couldn't help but exclaim: "Football is such a fascinating sport!" ”
Infographic: The picture shows the 1982 World Cup in Spain, where Italian player Paulo Rossi celebrates after scoring his second goal against Brazil.
Rossi's "Hat Trick"
The 1982 World Cup was undoubtedly a feast for superstars, and top stars such as Zico, Rossi and Platini were in their heyday.
In the second stage of the group stage, Italy and Brazil, Rossi scored a "hat-trick" to help Italy eliminate Brazil, which had Zico, Socrates and Falcao. He then scored three goals in the semi-finals and finals, becoming the brightest star of that World Cup.
Rossi's wonderful performance has attracted a large number of domestic fans, and more and more Chinese feel the charm of football. However, in the just-concluded World Preliminary Round in Qatar, Italy lost to North Macedonia and missed the World Cup for two consecutive years, which cannot help but be regrettable.
Data chart: On June 22, 1986, in the quarter-final match between Argentina and England in mexico, Maradona hit the ball with his hand into the door of the English team.
"Hand of God"
The 1986 World Cup was undoubtedly legendary, and some people say that the World Cup in Mexico was Maradona's world cup alone.
The semi-final 2-1 win over England, both goals came from Maradona, but his first goal became the most controversial goal in football history. Facing the England goalkeeper, Maradona jumped high and sent the ball into the goal with his hand. Maradona also admitted after the game that the ball was scored with the "Hand of God".
The second goal of that game became one of the most famous scenes in 20th-century football. Maradona dribbled the ball from midfield, shook through the defence of five England players in a row, and finally scored with a shot.
Now, 36 years have passed since that World Cup. "Ball King" Maradona also passed away two years ago, but his running figure on the green field has become a strong stroke in the history of world football.
Data chart: In the "2016 Italian Legend Superstar China Tour" Zhenjiang Station competition held in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, the Italian Legend Superstar team defeated the Chinese Veteran Star Team 8-7. Pictured is Robert Baggio in the game. Photo by Yang Bo
Baggio's melancholy back
The 1994 World Cup was held in the United States, and Brazil lifted the Hercules Cup for the fourth time in the final penalty shootout. While the Brazilian players celebrated, Roberto Baggio's melancholy back brought countless fans to tears.
In that World Cup, Baggio was the "thigh" of the Italian team, and he also showed his great side on the field, leading the Italian team all the way to the final. But in the final penalty shootout, Baggio kicked the ball away, and Italy eventually lost the championship.
After the match, the Apennine prince with a ponytail lowered his head and left an eternal back in front of the goal.
Ronaldo.
Ronaldo hanging on sneakers
In the summer of 1998, the melody of "go go go go, ole ole ole" resounded throughout the streets of China. You may not have seen the World Cup, but you must have heard the song "Cup of Life".
In this competition, the "Gaul Rooster" is called the world white, and Ronaldo, Zidane, Djokov, Thuram, Butters and other stars shine on the court.
Zidane's France and Brazil, which owns Ronaldo, will finally meet in the final. As the winner of the last tournament, Brazil had high hopes from fans. However, in the final, Ronaldo was unsure, with Zidane's two headers helping France seal the win. In the end, Brazil lost 0:3.
After the loss, Ronaldo hung his shoes on his chest in frustration, and the lonely figure made countless fans break their hearts and cry.
Data chart: During the 2002 World Cup, the match between the Chinese football team and costa Rica was held at the Gwangju World Cup Stadium in South Korea, and Li Tie organized the attack. Photo by Mao Jianjun, China News Service
The Chinese team made its debut
The Korea-Japan World Cup is undoubtedly the most memorable one for Chinese fans. In 2002, the Chinese team appeared on the World Cup stage for the first time.
Yang Chen, Yu Genwei, Li Tie, Fan Zhiyi and other famous players embarked on the World Cup journey with the expectations of fans. Although the national football team did not score a goal in the three group matches, there were also unforgettable moments.
In the "Battle of China and Pakistan", the Chinese team organized the attack to the goal of the Brazilian team after smooth coordination, and Zhao Junzhe shot a long-range shot, and the ball hit the goalpost of the Brazilian team. This scene has been imprinted in the memories of countless Chinese fans.
Zheng Dashi, who cried bitterly
Twelve years ago, North Korean striker Jeong Dae-se became the object of discussion among Chinese fans because he burst into tears in front of the TELEVISION cameras.
At the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, north Korea reached the world cup finals again after a gap of 44 years. Before the group stage match against Brazil, when the North Korean national anthem sounded, Jung Dae-seok could no longer control his excitement and burst into tears at the World Cup.
Of course, in addition to the crying Zheng Dashi in this World Cup, there is also the "Octopus Emperor" Paul who also became the top stream at that time. An octopus in an aquarium made a name for itself after successfully predicting the outcome of multiple races. Unfortunately, paul the octopus died shortly after the World Cup.
Infographic: The sad "Grandpa Jinbei".
The tearful Grandpa of the Golden Cup
For the name Fernandez, many people may feel unfamiliar. But as soon as you see his picture, you will suddenly realize: Oh, it was him.
Remember the semi-final of the World Cup in Brazil, after the host Brazil team defeated Germany 1:7, the camera was given to a Brazilian grandfather with a gray beard in the stands, who was clinging to a replica of the Hercules Cup. Fernandez's tearful and sad expression touched countless Chinese fans and was affectionately known as "Grandpa Jinbei".
In 2015, Fernandez passed away. His two sons took over his father's Gold Cup and continued to follow his father's beloved Brazilian team. At the last World Cup, the two sons of "Grandpa Jinbei" came to Russia with their father's unfulfilled wishes. Sadly, Brazil ended up outside the semi-finals.
Time flies, and the quadrennial World Cup is quietly approaching again. Although there is no Chinese team, what surprises will football bring to Chinese fans as the world's universal "language"? We'll see. (End)