Football Genius Midfielder System Chapter 282 282: The Battle at the Summit of the World!

Zidane instantly went red with rage. He knew Casillas was not wrong. Everything he had said was true.

In fact, the one thing that worried every French fan and legend most was Leo Lin in Spain's lineup, that terrifying monster of a player.

It was not just because he could score and assist, nor was it only because his passing accuracy was so high.

What truly worried Zidane was the tactical thinking and individual style Leo Lin displayed on the pitch. It was far too advanced, far too modern, and did not feel like sothing that belonged to this era at all.

"Zidane, you're not done yet. Let continue for you."

Seeing Zidane fuming, Casillas pressed the advantage, adding fuel to the fire and salt to the wound.

"Take Mbappé, the youngster in your team known for that whirlwind-like speed. Six appearances, five starts, an average of 76 minutes per match, a 78% pass completion rate, and three goals. He has made the most short sprints of any player in the entire World Cup."

"Add him together with Griezmann and Pogba, and their combined goals and assists still don't match Lin's total on his own."

"Varane has played six matches and started all six, averaging 6.29 Clearances per ga."

"So impressive."

"So many."

"He's almost catching up to Sergio Ramos."

The sarcasm was maxed out.

Gullit quietly stood up, and Ronaldo carefully began to retreat.

At so point, Gerrard had already drifted over to the door and was turning the handle.

They knew that once Casillas delivered that finishing blow, a full-scale brawl was unavoidable.

The three of them quickly slipped out of the studio and shut the door behind them. A mont later, chaotic noise ca bursting through the walls.

"Zidane, no headbutts!"

"Don't hit the face! Torres, let go of my head!"

"Have you all forgotten who Makélélé is? I'll tackle you into the air, tackle you senseless, tackle you straight into orbit!"

"Casillas! No dirty tricks! Stay away from the lower half!"

The studio descended into total chaos. Behind the caras, the head of World Football News stood there with the corner of his mouth twitching wildly.

The calm, friendly atmosphere he had fought so hard to maintain in the comntary room had finally exploded.

anwhile, the live chat was flying by at high speed. The fans loved scenes like this.

"Headbutt Zidane is back for a limited ti. Brothers, take screenshots while you can!"

"Gerrard is peeking in from the doorway. Makélélé, drag him in too. Don't let him run!"

"With these clowns together, I'd watch any show. Weld them together. I suggest every football program hire all of them as hosts!"

The World Football News special program drew a huge amount of attention, and the fans were all waiting eagerly for the ultimate world showdown to begin.

No one knew what kind of tactics Deschamps had prepared for Spain. Spain was in the sa position.

Deschamps, France's head coach, was both a decorated forr player and a decorated manager for the national team.

He had single-handedly restored order to France's dressing room, cleared out the excess baggage, brought unity back to the team, and put them on the right path again.

His defensive counterattacking system made full use of Giroud's role as a target striker, while successfully unleashing Griezmann and Mbappé.

Hierro and his coaching staff were also working day and night on tactics to deal with France's devastating counterattacks. Against an opponent like France, there could be no room for error.

Ti slipped by, second by second, and soon it was July 20.

The day of the 21st World Cup Final.

The battle at the summit of the world.

The Blue Planet's ultimate clash.

A global broadcast.

The attention of more than 400 major dia outlets around the world.

FIFA's official forecast estimated that live online viewership for this World Cup Final would break the one-billion mark, with a strong chance of reaching the terrifying figure of 1.5 billion viewers.

A true spectacle watched by billions.

And precisely because of that, it was an enormous test for the players on both sides.

At exactly 8:00 PM local ti, both teams submitted their starting lineups. At the sa ti, the two team buses, one red and one blue, officially set off for the site of the final battle, Luzhniki Stadium.

Built in 1956 and renovated in 2013 in preparation for the 2018 World Cup Final, Luzhniki Stadium could hold more than 80,000 spectators and was one of FIFA's officially rated five-star stadiums.

The magnificent Luzhniki was packed, all 81,000 seats filled.

Stars covered the low-hanging night sky. It was as if the sky could no longer bear their weight, pulled downward by countless points of light into a vast curved canopy over Luzhniki Stadium.

The 81,000 spectators were like 81,000 stars, flickering, leaping, waiting.

Live broadcasts around the world began simultaneously.

An enormous FIFA World Cup Trophy stood at the center of Luzhniki Stadium.

A dazzling light show and fireworks display officially began in the middle of the pitch, as the Royal Spanish Guard and the French Cavalry entered in two separate formations.

Fans throughout the stadium took out their phones to record this incredible opening ceremony.

...

ESPN.

The poetic Derek Rae.

"ESPN!"

"To all our viewers watching on television and on the live stream!"

"Good evening, everyone!"

"One hour remaining until the World Cup Final kicks off!"

"You are watching the opening ceremony of the 21st World Cup Final in Russia, live from Luzhniki Stadium!"

"Magnificent, grand, and a true visual feast!"

"Both sides have officially submitted their starting lineups. Neither team has any injured players. First, let's take a look at the star-studded lineup of Les Bleus, France!"

"Deschamps has sent out his strongest lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation."

"Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris!"

"A strong contender for the Best Goalkeeper of this World Cup, and he has been outstanding!"

"Left Back: Lucas Hernández!"

"An attacking full-back who can go forward and defend!"

"Right Back: Pavard!"

"The best-performing young defender at this World Cup!"

"Left Center Back: Umtiti!"

"A gifted young center back from Barcelona!"

"Right Center Back: Varane!"

"Known as one of the most reliable center backs in world football today!"

"Left Defensive Midfielder: Matuidi!"

"Nicknad the Little Makélélé of France!"

"Right Defensive Midfielder: Kanté!"

"There may be hurdles you can get over, but there is no getting past Kanté!"

"Left Midfielder: Griezmann!"

"The French Engine!"

"Right Midfielder: Kylian Mbappé!"

"The most talented young player in world football beneath Leo Lin himself. You should understand just how much weight that statent carries."

"Attacking Midfielder: Pogba!"

"Want to know what talent looks like? Watch how Pogba plays football!"

"Striker: Giroud!"

"A super target striker who has yet to score a single goal but still holds down a starting spot. A lethal weapon who frees up his teammates!"

"France's lineup can be described in just two words."

"Unstoppable!"

Across the major live streams.

"This lineup is as stacked as it gets."

"There are no weaknesses at all. I thought Right Back would be the weak point, but Pavard has been especially good at this World Cup."

"No wonder they've barely trailed this whole tournant. How are you supposed to get ahead of this team?"

Derek Rae continued with the introductions.

"As for Spain, Hierro has also sent out the strongest lineup available to him."

"Goalkeeper: De Gea!"

"Apart from the mistake against Portugal, his performances since then have been excellent."

"Left Back: Alba!"

"Fans call him the least noticeable full-back in the Spain team, but can you rember which wingers have gone up against Alba? Exactly. Alba makes the wingers facing him just as unnoticeable."

"Right Back: Carvajal!"

"A strong contender for the best Right Back at this World Cup!"

"Left Center Back: Sergio Ramos!"

"If you get past him, you can brag about it for a year."

"Right Center Back: Piqué!"

"Careful. He'll see right through you!"

"Left Defensive Midfielder: Busquets!"

"Busquets turns."

"Right Defensive Midfielder: Thiago!"

"The Midfielder maestro from Bayern!"

"Central Midfielder: Leo Lin!"

"Go and see who's leading the Golden Boot race!"

"Left Midfielder: Asensio!"

"He always contributes, even with limited playing ti."

"Right Midfielder: David Silva!"

"The Magician's magic is beyond imagination!"

"Striker: Diego Costa!"

"The world's most reliable heavy tal!"

"Football fans!"

"The battle at the summit of the world!"

"Is about to begin!"

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