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The Chinese men's football team has not entered the World Cup for more than 20 years, and there is no president of the Football Association who can bow to the enthusiastic Chinese fans across the country, shed tears and apologize like this.
[There is nothing difficult in the world, but I am afraid of those who have a heart]
In the recently concluded round of 36 of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers, although the Thai team tried their best, they ultimately missed out on qualifying for the round of 18 with the Chinese team.
In the face of this disappointing result, the chairman of the Thai Football Association, Wu Lunpan, bowed in public and apologized, and even burst into tears, which was a suffocating scene.
As a leader, her heartache and self-reproach are admirable, and it also makes people think deeply: how much does it cost to succeed and fail? Will we be able to pick ourselves up again?
Regret that the dream came true: the Thai team had a bad fate
For Thai footballers, this season is destined to be one full of regrets.
In the group stage, although they achieved a good record of 3 wins and 2 draws, but in the last two rounds of life and death, fate did not favor them again.
First, they lost 1-0 at home to China and were equalized by their opponents.
What's even more fatal is that although they beat Singapore 3-1 in the final round, the 0-1 loss of the Chinese team put themselves at a disadvantage in front of the overall goal difference, and finally lost the precious qualification to advance to the round of 18.
When this unfortunate result was announced, the whole of Thailand fell into unprecedented frustration and frustration.
It was undoubtedly the most disappointing moment for the players that ruined the whole season.
Chairman Wu appeared in public after the game, his eyes red and swollen, apparently crying.
"All the players did their best, but the result was heartbreaking and a lot of people cried," she said weakly.
Dreams shattered: tears are unbearable
For the dream to be shattered, Wu Lunpan is obviously helpless.
In front of the reporters surrounding her, she sincerely bowed and apologized to the fans across the country: "I apologize to all the Thai fans for letting you down.
Admittedly, it was too difficult for us to qualify.
I thought that these two games must be won and I can get all 6 points, but I only scored 1 point as a guest in China, and finally I was passive. "
It was difficult to hide the regret and pain in his heart, and Wu Lunpan's tears finally broke in the final stage of the interview: "Fate is not in our hands, the Chinese team only lost 0-1 to South Korea, but this one-goal gap made us unable to advance, I apologize for this."
I know the people expect us to reach the World Cup, but now we have to wait another five years. "
Her choked throats and tears reproduced the ruthless side of sports competition - success or failure is only a thin line.
In this short season, everyone contributed their full strength and sweat, but the dream was still hideous from them in the end, just because of the ignorant one-goal gap.
Cheer up: the struggle never stops
Although everything is now in confusion and despair, history has taught us that suffering and defeat are never the end.
As long as we are willing to regain our strength and continue to work hard, we will eventually find new hope and a way out.
As netizens said: "Frustration is only temporary, and the important thing is to learn from it."
"The fighting spirit of the Thai team is commendable, and we look forward to their better performance next time."
Indeed, this is the most precious aspect of sports, which inspires us all the time: a failure is not terrible, it is terrible to think of it as the end.
For Thai footballers, although this is a temporary awakening, as long as they are willing to insist on Qingshan and not relax, the day when the dream will come true.
Struggle is a never-ending process, and we must not only have the courage to face difficulties and failures, but also have perseverance and courage to overcome them.
Just like the soldiers under the command of Mara Chorus are forging ahead, although they still don't hate after nine deaths, just for her to return to Chicheng.
I believe that next time, the Thai army will make a comeback and demonstrate its unyielding will with achievements.
Farewell to the stadium in tears: unwilling to still have dreams
After the game, the Thai generals were all heartbroken and grief-stricken.
Footage from the sidelines captured some players even bursting into tears, unable to hide their inner loss.
The 34-year-old veteran Ding Weiren has previously announced that he will bid farewell to the national team after this qualifier.
Seeing that his dream was shattered, he choked up and said: "This may be my last time playing for the national team, we are too close and too far from the dream."
It's heartbreaking that despite all your efforts, you still can't drink hate. "
Although Jiang Feng, the main force of the young striker, is young, he can't hide his sadness at this moment.
He said bluntly: "We are only one goal away from qualifying for the World Cup, and it is a pity that we have to wait five years for a dream that is so close to have a chance to come true again!"
Coach Suthep could not hide his frustration for the time being, he choked up and said: "We did put in a lot of effort, but unfortunately our luck was not good enough.
However, I firmly believe that as long as we continue to work hard, we will be able to achieve our dreams one day. "
At the time of parting, the home fans also cheered for the players in the most enthusiastic way.
The shouts of "proud of you" and "Thailand must win" were constantly heard from the scene, which undoubtedly became the greatest consolation for this sad team.
Twists and turns rebirth: Fight again for the future to raise eyebrows
Although the current regret is undoubtedly great, looking back on the entire qualification path of this Thai team, we can also see that their pace of progress has never stopped.
Since the group stage, they have frequently achieved results, with 3 wins and 2 draws, which has restored hope for Thai fans.
Entering the last two rounds of the life-and-death showdown, this team tried its best to fight with the Chinese team from 0-0 to the last moment, but in the end it was just a pity that the goal was canceled, resulting in a 0-1 loss; In the crucial game against Singapore, it was a 3-1 victory, but unfortunately it was compared to the Chinese team because of the slight score difference.
In fact, such a tenacious fighting spirit is a valuable asset for Thai footballers.
Many commentators pointed out: "Although they did not qualify this time, the hard work of the Thai team deserves everyone's admiration.
They exemplified their determination not to give up. "
"The Thai team was still proud of the defeat, losing the game but not losing the dignity.
Netizens sincerely cheered for the team: "As long as you continue to persevere, victory will eventually belong to you!" I believe that in the days to come, we will definitely see a better performance of the team!"
Dream comes true for a new journey: struggle is the eternal road
In sports, success and failure are often the only things that go by the line.
For the Thai Legion, although this time it was a great opportunity, they interpreted the indomitable fighting spirit with their actions, which is the most valuable.
Many people think that the Thai team is too close to the realization of the dream this time, and it is too far away, so close that it is only a small gap of one goal, and so far that it will have to wait for another 5 years.
But it is precisely this regret that will push them forward more and more courageously on the road ahead.
As the pixel sticker coach said, "We missed the opportunity, but I firmly believe that if we continue to work hard, we will be able to achieve our dreams one day.
"It's a reflection of sportsmanship, pursuing your dreams with the belief of never giving up until you hold it tightly in the palm of your hand.
The beginning of every dream is accompanied by tears; But tears will eventually be drowned in sweat, and that will be the baptism of victory.
I believe that after this training, the Thai Legion will make a comeback, and let us look forward to more outstanding performance!
[I have to say]
Life is full of tribulations, and everywhere is also a new beginning.
Although the Thai team unfortunately missed out on the World Cup qualification this time, their fighting spirit forged with blood and tears will surely become the biggest motivation for the final victory.
When we have the fighting spirit and perseverance to never give up, no dream can be considered impossible.
On the contrary, if you lose the courage and determination to struggle, even if you are in a bright future, you will only achieve nothing.
Let us hope that as long as we have hope, Thai football will one day regain its phoenix nirvana and shine brightest on the world stage!