"The Chinese team is a very strong team, but if someone told me a year ago that they would be the favorites to win the World Cup, I would definitely be a fool."

On June 21, at a pre-match press conference, Iceland coach Haymir Hargrimson admitted frankly:

“For decades, we have had a wrong idea that no matter how good a player is, he cannot bring an essential leap to a team.

But look at the football world today?

Because of Ronaldo's outstanding performance, Portugal has maintained strong competitiveness for many years.

Egypt, which has never participated in the World Cup for more than 30 years, also made its first appearance on the top stage because of Salah's existence.

As for the Chinese team…”

He shrugged:

“At the end of 2016, they were still ranked 96th in the world!

But now? They have arrived at the 13th place!"

He glanced at Chen Hao who was sitting three meters away:

"The reason we have wrong ideas is that there has never been such a strong player in the 150-year history of football! Although he is only 20 years old, I can be sure that he is the most unique ruler since the birth of the sport of football!"

-

It is said that people eat short mouths and short hands. If they are praised by their opponents, no one will feel unhappy.

Chen Hao was no exception, he smiled faintly:

"Thanks to Mr. Halgrimsson for his praise. Although it is true, I am still a little shy, hahaha..."

Halgrimson smiled complimentaryly, but he could not help but rolled his eyes in secret:

I would rather believe that our sows in Iceland will climb trees than that you, Chen Ritian, will feel shy!

Chinese journalist Yang Yiming stood up worriedly:

"I know my problem may make you feel disappointed, Director Chen, but... have you considered that this is the Iceland team showing weakness to the enemy and deliberately paralyzing us?"

He said it was a little cautious, because after three peak seasons, the young man who once could not play first-team games in Ligue 1 has long become the supreme ruler of the football world.

From Yang Yiming's perspective, no matter who he is, those who have reached this level have long been so swollen that they are about to explode and they cannot listen to any honest advice at all!

Sure enough, Chen Hao waved impatiently:

"Parase? Sorry, even if I gave Iceland one leg, they wouldn't have won me!"

Yang Yiming gritted his teeth and sat down.

Chen Ritian, if you are still so arrogant, you will sooner or later capsize in the gutter!

Even if you can defeat Iceland, there will be a team that is ten times stronger than Iceland on the road ahead of the Chinese team!

-

On June 22, the careless Chen Hao welcomed his second opponent in the group stage, Iceland.

Head coach, Halgrimson, part-time, country dentist.

The main goalkeeper, Haldosson, producer and director, was only 28 years old that he completed his transformation from a semi-professional player.

Central defender, Odnasson, a master's degree in corporate management at Adelfi University in the United States.

Defender, Savalsson, 34 years old, salt field worker.

Right winger, Gwizmonsson, a professional CSgo player, gave up his e-sports career in order to represent the national team...

This Icelandic team with a somewhat complex composition is facing a Chinese team with an equally complex composition:

There are 8 former special forces and three professional players, and a head coach who is just over 20 years old is standing on the sidelines.

That's right, Chen Hao once again hid himself, allowing his teammates to be tempered again.

He can be "careless", but those soldiers who have received the most severe training will not underestimate the enemy!

Of course, they have just played five official games... they are not qualified to underestimate the enemy at all!

There are indeed semi-professional players in the Iceland team, but they also have the main players in the Premier League, Serie A, and Bundesliga with transfer fees of tens of millions of euros!

In particular, their striker transferred to Everton for £45 million, and Silderson, nicknamed "Icelandic Sniper"!

This Icelandic first magic striker really lived up to the name of a big sniper. In the 23rd minute, he used a simple and rough free kick to open the goal guarded by Chinese goalkeeper 1!

“Ahu,Ahu,Ahu!!!”

The terrifying Viking War Cry sounded throughout the stadium!

Iceland, with a total population of only 330,000, sent 15,000 fans to join the team!

They raised their arms high, slammed hard, and used applause to boost the roar even louder!

At this moment, their roar even made Chen Hao, who was sitting on the sidelines, feel furious!

It is indeed unimaginable that a small country with a population that is even inferior to that of Chinese counties, can actually train football teams in the quarterfinals of the European Cup and the top 32 in the World Cup!

Chen Hao lowered his proud head in shame.

He shouldn't underestimate this opponent.

He shouldn't think this team is mixed with semi-pro players... is the best opponent for the team to hone their tactics and lineup!

He unzipped the jacket and took off his clothes.

He wants to show respect to this great opponent!

-

"We don't want any bullshit respect!"

Iceland head coach Halgrimson was so angry that he hugged him!

"You tmd is the greatest superstar in football history. How can you bully the weak and bully an amateur team like this?!"

Chen Hao understood his English and had to give up his plan to warm up temporarily:

"Are you really a dentist?"

"Yes, there are only two doctors in our village. I am one of them. In order to coach the national team, I have to temporarily give up the people of our village..."

The two of them even started chatting in English.

Halgrimson suddenly had a flash of inspiration, pointed to Chen Hao's right face and asked:

"I see that your face is a little swollen. Is it a toothache? Open your mouth!"

"ah……"

"Oh my god, this wisdom tooth is long and it will ruin your handsome face over time. You need to pull it out immediately. Wait a moment, I will give you anesthetics now!"

The Chinese team doctor blocked them with one stroke:

"Guide Chen, you can't participate in the competition after taking anesthetics!"

Halgrimson put down the anesthetic in his hand and smiled embarrassedly:

"Ma Mai Pi, have you discovered it?!"

-

When the dentist on the sideline racked his brains to extract Chen Hao's teeth, the situation on the field changed.

The Chinese team played one of the few tacit cooperation. Zheng Zhi used a straight pass to tear open the Icelandic team's defense line. Wu Lei accelerated and forced himself to overtake from the 34-year-old salt field worker, facing the goalkeeper, and hit the goalkeeper with a strong kick!

Although the Chinese Super League Golden Boot winner has been weak in the national team, he finally got lucky this time. Although this powerful shot was pounced by the MV director's goalkeeper, he still bounced into the goal!

Wu Lei was obviously stunned for a moment, and then he reacted:

What are you doing when you stand there?

Cry for me!

His eyes suddenly became wet!

This is the 19th goal of the Chinese team on the World Cup stage!

But it was his first goal in the World Cup!

More importantly... he broke the national team head coach's monopoly on scoring 80 minutes!
Chapter completed!