In the third round of the World Preliminaries, the national football team suffered a 2-2 draw with Singapore away, which caused a huge sensation in public opinion. And the last ball to be lost, Zhang Linpeng slammed a kick in the penalty area, and was snatched by the opponent and shot to complete the equalization. After the game, the national football team was scolded on the hot search, and Zhang Linpeng almost became the finger of Qianfu, and after the game, Zhang Linpeng, the captain of the national football team, announced the end of his national team career. He faced the camera and said that it was also a shame for him to not lead the team well as the captain.
Zhang Linpeng's decision was not impulsive, because he didn't just say that he would quit the national team in front of the media. After returning to the hotel, Zhang Linpeng also communicated his decision with his coach and teammates. Even after midnight, Zhang Linpeng sent a long message to his wife, he told his wife that he really felt that he couldn't do better, and he really put in 200% of his efforts every day, but this result was really unacceptable, so let's end it like this. His wife even posted, if you want to scold, come and scold, it doesn't matter. The next morning, Zhang Linpeng did not have breakfast with his teammates. Obviously, Zhang Linpeng, who blames herself to the extreme, has reached the verge of collapse.
However, when CCTV reporter Wang Tao commented on Zhang Linpeng's decision to withdraw from the national team, he chose to support Zhang Linpeng to continue to play for the country. Wang Tao first expressed his regret and regret for Zhang Linpeng's decision, and then praised Zhang Linpeng as a good captain who is conscientious, very hard-working, and dedicated to the country. Wang Tao even revealed that four days later, a grand national team 100-game commemorative ceremony was waiting for Zhang Linpeng at Tianjin Water Drop Stadium. He hopes that Zhang Linpeng can return to the field and play with his teammates.
In fact, as long as you are an old fan of the national football team, you know that Zhang Linpeng's professionalism is not sprayed. Zhang Linpeng dedicated his career to the national football team, and tried his best every time on the field. But as his career came to an end, all aspects of his body function declined. Accustomed to playing at centre-back at the club, it is difficult for the 35-year-old to run for 90 minutes at right-back. In the later part of his career, Zhang Linpeng lost a good reputation because of his mistakes, which is indeed very sad, but old fans will not deny his contribution and efforts because of one or two mistakes. Whether it is Zhang Linpeng, or the former Zheng Zhi, Feng Xiaoting, and Wu Xi, they all deserve respect.
But respect is respect, at this juncture, returning to the home stadium of the national football team in Tianjin to hold a hundred ceremonies for Zhang Linpeng is undoubtedly roasting Zhang Linpeng on the fire. The national football team has not even won Singapore, and the qualifying situation has taken a sharp turn, and it is possible that it will not even be able to enter the top 18. Zhang Linpeng as the captain has already blamed himself and even collapsed, whether it is the fans or Zhang Linpeng himself, I am afraid that he will not be able to experience a hundred ceremonies with a normal mentality. After all, this is real life, not a movie, it is impossible to have a BGM, plus the inner monologue of the characters, it can make everyone excited and create miracles. For Zhang Linpeng, the only thing that can cure is time.