In the Asian Top 10 of the World Qualifiers, China suffered a strong press from South Korea, ending in a 0-3 defeat and failing to qualify early. In this match, the performance of the Chinese team was disappointing, but also touching. Because, this time, the fans and the media did not ridicule and criticize the national soccer team mercilessly as before, but gave warm comfort and encouragement. This kind of reaction has moved national soccer veteran Zhang Linpeng so much that he talked about his and his teammates' emotions and feelings in an interview with soccer.
Zhang Linpeng said he knows that not all Chinese fans are only concerned about the result, and a considerable number of them attach great importance to the process and attitude of the game. They want to see the efforts and endeavors of the national soccer team and the retreat of the national soccer team in the face of strong opponents and difficulties. He said that these fans are the fans who really love the national soccer team, the fans who really understand the national soccer team and the fans who really support the national soccer team.
Zhang Linpeng also expressed the common feelings of the national soccer team. In the past, he said, whenever the national soccer team lost, the fans would scold and the media would turn black. After the three-goal victory over South Korea, the outside world gave comfort and encouragement, which may be the "first time" for Zhang Linpeng and many international players. He said the response touched them and made them feel that as long as they put their hearts into it, someone would always see it. He said they would not give up because of the loss, but would continue to work hard and contribute to the national team.
In this regard, many fans are also reluctant to say that maybe it is because the fans demand and expect less from the national soccer team. You know, 10 years ago, the national soccer team could beat Korea 3-0, but now they beat Korea 0-3, but the fans didn't scold. I don't know if that's comforting or sad. Some fans say they're used to the national soccer team's failures. They don't have much hope. They just want progress, change and dignity for the national soccer team. Some fans say they are still patriotic. They still care about the national soccer team. They still support the national soccer team. They just don't want to put too much pressure on the national soccer team. They just want to give the national soccer team some warmth
Overall, Zhang Linpeng's interview shows his moving, grateful and appreciative side, and also shows fans the unity, perseverance and struggle of the national soccer team. Although Zhang Linpeng is no longer a mainstay of the national soccer team, he is still a member of the national soccer team, and he deserves our admiration and respect for his attitude and spirit!
