Source: China News Network
Beijing, November 15 (Reporter Wang Hao) On the 15th Beijing time, the squads of the 32 teams participating in the Qatar World Cup were all announced, and these world's top football players will fight for the final Hercules Cup. The World Cup has always been full of stars, and they shoulder the heavy responsibility of moving the team forward, with the fans' infinite expectations. These players deserve special attention in the coming month or so.
Messi
Last July, Messi led Argentina to the Copa America title, his first cup title for the senior national team. And the upcoming World Cup in Qatar is a good opportunity for Messi to attack higher honors.
This will be Messi's fifth World Cup tour, and at the same time the last. Looking back at past matches, the most regrettable one was the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where Argentina lost 1-0 to Germany in the final.
Although Messi is no longer at the peak of his career, as a veteran, he still plays a role in the team, and Messi will lead the team forward in Qatar and strive to leave no regrets.
Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also known as a "peerless double pride" with Messi, will also lead the Portuguese team to a better result in Qatar. This is Ronaldo's fifth World Cup journey, and perhaps this is his "last dance" on the World Cup stage.
Looking back on the past period of performance, Ronaldo is no longer the same as his peak self, but his rich experience and strong willpower are valuable assets for the current Portuguese team. From the fledgling "Little Luo" to the core of the team that now pursues better results, Ronaldo's World Cup journey is destined to attract much attention.
Mbappe
Four years ago, at the World Cup in Russia, Mbappe, who was less than 20 years old, was born. He tore through his opponent's defenses again and again with his tireless running, delivering a fatal blow. In the end, France won the Hercules Cup, and Mbappe won the best rookie award at the World Cup in Russia.
Over the next four years, Mbappe gradually grew into a signature for the French team, improving in various competitions, but also experiencing growing pains. Now, France will embark on a doomed road to an uneven title defense, and the world will see how the still young Kylian Mbappe will carry the banner with his teammates.
Neymar
Brazil has won the most World Cups in history, but as a five-time champion, the last time Brazil won the World Cup was 20 years ago at the World Cup in Korea and Japan. Now, Brazil, which has completed the transition between old and new, is once again on the journey to chase the Hercules Cup, and Neymar is the leader of this team.
Neymar has played for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 for the past few years, with high performances and also experienced low points due to injury. In an interview, Neymar said that he would play the World Cup in Qatar like the last World Cup. He also needs to make his own chapter in the star-studded history of Brazilian football with a World Cup winner.
Sun Xingmin
As today's "Asian brother", Son Heung-min carries the great expectations of Korean fans. Unfortunately, on the eve of the World Cup, Son Heung-min fractured his eye socket and underwent surgery immediately. In the squad announced by the South Korean team, Son Heung-min is prominently listed, but it is still doubtful whether he can play and how long he can play.
In the Premier League last season, Son Heung-min performed very well, being crowned the Premier League Golden Boot with 23 goals, becoming the first Asian player in the five major leagues to win the Golden Boot. Now in his prime, he naturally does not want to miss the World Cup in Qatar, after he has already expressed his willingness to wear a mask on social media. Good luck to him!
Kane
As a traditional giant in world football, England has achieved good results in the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020, recovering from the "Three Meows" that were ridiculed in the trough to the "Three Lions", and the key person in the team is undoubtedly Kane.
Kane is an important attacking guarantor for England up front, and he has shown good form ahead of the World Cup. After scoring in the round of 16 of the Premier League, Kane has scored in seven consecutive Premier League home games. England last won the title in 1966, and more than half a century later, the team once again saw hope of lifting the Hercules Cup. In a previous interview, Kane bluntly said that England aimed to win the World Cup in Qatar.
De Bruyne
De Bruyne is regarded by many fans as the current world's No. 1 midfielder, and in the 2022 Ballon d'Or, De Bruyne is third in the scoring behind Benzema and Mane.
At the last World Cup in Russia, Kevin De Bruyne led Belgium all the way to the semi-finals. In the quarter-final, it was his goal that helped the team eliminate Brazil and reach the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time in 32 years. Over the past few years, Belgium has been ranked number one in the world for a long time, but has never won the competition. The upcoming World Cup in Qatar may be the last chance for Belgium's golden generation represented by De Bruyne to compete for the title.
Modric
At the World Cup in Russia, Croatia reached the World Cup final for the first time in history, and although they lost to France, Modric, a master midfielder, received unanimous praise for his performance, and he also won the Ballon d'Or that year.
Four years on, Modric's form, although not as brave as he was in the past, is still the absolute core of the Croatian team. Objectively speaking, it is difficult to repeat the drama of the last tournament with the current lineup of Croatia, but it is a blessing for fans around the world to be able to see Modric's devotion on the stage at the highest level.
Benzema
For Benzema, the past year has been a dream. He helped Real Madrid win three competitions: the Champions League, La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup, and he won the Ballon d'Or for the first time. Now, an even bigger challenge lies ahead of him.
The landscape of world football is constantly changing, and defending the World Cup title will not be easy. The past four years have not been harmonious within the French squad, and injuries have made it difficult for France to defend their title. In Qatar, Benzema will show the world his determination to lead the team to victory.
Lewandowski
Lewandowski is one of the best frontcourt players in world football today, and just recently he received his second European Golden Boot. Due to the overall strength of the Polish team, it is foreseeable that in the Qatar World Cup, Lewandowski will be the focus of the opponent.
At the World Cup in Russia, Lewandowski failed to score under the "encirclement and blocking" of his opponents, and Poland failed to qualify from the group. Four years later, how will the more mature Lewandowski stand out? The secret will be revealed at the World Cup in Qatar. (End)