The World Cup came to an end, and after 36 years of reincarnation, Argentina's glory returned, and the glory of the championship returned.
Messi glorified, Di Maria celebrated with him and Argentina's victory belonged to the whole country.
The suspenseful final was one of the most tumultuous battles in history.
Argentina's Argentina don't cry for me today change the tune to Argentina don't laugh too hard for me.
Buenos Aires, a night of passion and revelry as fans boil the streets.
The tension of the penalty shootout, to the revelry of victory, the whole thing was recorded by fans on bicycles.
Even through the screen, we can deeply feel the joy.
If you look down on Buenos Aires from above, it's a "crowded city".
At home, countless fans were moved to tears by the moment.
When I think back to this month, the night Japan beat Germany in the group stage always comes up.
The Japanese fans on Bar Street embraced each other in a touching moment.
Tweeting about it, the highest liked commented, "When will men's soccer move us like this?"
Yes, this long-lost touch has been haunting us.
In fact, the answer is clear to us that in recent years, such a touch seems to have become out of reach.
Director Xu Zheng has made a five-minute short film Shooting with soccer as the theme. Behind the simple name is a profound interpretation of the spirit of soccer.
The short begins with a soccer ball falling from the sky, no one knows where it came from, but it suddenly appears in the neighborhood square.
The big brother of the security guard passed by and saw the "goal" surrounded by the fence, which instantly aroused his addiction to the ball.
Unfortunately, his ball skills don't seem to be on the line.
His making a fool of himself however attracted more people to come and show their ball skills.
A young man delivering water stops and tries to shoot, but hits the "goal post".
Auntie Sanitation was not to be outdone, and the soccer ball made a perfect arc in the air, only to end up having a close encounter with a trash can.
Courier boy kicking a soccer ball while making a delivery is considered a stunt.
The construction worker turned 360 degrees, fell down and his shoes flew off, but still interpreted "participation" with his actions.
Snack stand auntie has a big smile despite her poor ball skills.
In this short five-minute film, Xu Zheng enlisted 29 actors representing 18 professions to show off their ball skills on a lively street.
I've always thought of Xu Zheng as a director who specializes in "urban drama".
So many characters appear in the movie without the need for lines, and the shots each person gives each person average only a few seconds.
But it's such a group drama that portrays every ordinary, happy little person.
These people come from all walks of life and come together just because of a little soccer ball.
There's no need to go into the stories behind each person, because the characters in each short film are actually countless ordinary us.
Everyone seemed energized and everyone was happy to play soccer.
Even though the men's soccer team didn't make it to the World Cup, soccer still brings us happiness.
Soccer is a sport that makes us happy.
So really, it doesn't matter how you play at this time of year, where you play, who wins or loses, what matters is the participation.
On the field, we can be happy and encouraging for the players; off the field, we can give ourselves ordinary joy and touch.
As in this year's World Cup final, He Wei once said, "Why do we deeply love the sport of soccer? Because he not only showcases the inspiring stories of the players' struggles, but also puts the dreams of heroes in the ordinary lives of our common people."
Xu Zheng is filming soccer, but more profoundly, this says more than just soccer?
Some people say that life is a race, so winning and losing is important, but I don't think that's accurate.
The truth is that everyone can go about defining their own life, there's no such thing as dividing a winner from a runner-up, and the answers can be many and varied.
Even ordinary people can be great. Success or failure is an integral part of life. Ordinary people are great too. The key is whether every ordinary person makes every ordinary and extraordinary choice and struggle.
As demonstrated in the short film of the shoot, everyone participates in this program "event" in their own way.
If the soccer ball appears in the short film to represent our wonderful dreams, then the action of shooting a basketball is our endeavor to pursue our dreams.
As a kid, I was far less interested in soccer than my fan father.
I feel like a game played for 90 or even 120 minutes might not escape a 0-0 finish, as if it was all for naught.
But as I grew up, I really realized the appeal of soccer and just waking up to the fact that there was no pay was futile.
They saw a goal and gave it their all, a process that is exciting enough in itself.
That's how soccer is, and that's how life is.
Look, aren't these ordinary people playing on the field just like us?
And the stadium, made up of ordinary streets, is more like the stage on which we live.
In this world, everyone has a goal at one time or another.
For a better life for my family.
To experience more and more for yourself.
To be a useful person to the world.
For the happiness your heart desires.
On such a stage, we sweat.
Be proud of your efforts and be happy with your struggles.
Who says we weren't so moved.
We give ourselves ordinary happiness and touch.
Every ordinary passer-by who participates in the shooting, even if he or she misses the "goal" again and again, still laughs at life, which is the greatness of ordinary people.
Don't worry too much about winning or losing on the field, or success or failure in life.
The "ball" is at your feet, and it's up to you to decide how to kick it.
You don't have to be bored because you envy the heroes on the field.
There are heroes everywhere in life.
Even if you fall to the ground on crutches, you are your own hero.
Of course, what director Xu Zheng wants to show is that everyone in the pursuit of their dreams will hit the wall again and again, but still smile at life.
It would be pessimistic if this short movie ended with people trying again and again.
That's why I think the ending of the story is the smartest thing about director Xu Zheng.
At the end of the movie, a kid in a No. 58 jersey kicks the ball into a goal made of scaffolding, and there are cheers from the crowd.
You may realize that this is a short film made by Xu Zheng for 58 cities, but the child who appears at the end is definitely not a stiff "implant", on the contrary, he sends everyone's good wishes.
But I always remember another thing that Wei He said:
"Whether your favorite team wins or loses, what it shows on the field helps you face real life behind an open window.
It was not a game for nothing. Translating sportsmanship into real life and work is the biggest benefit that sports gives us."
Yes, wins, losses and successes are common, both on the field and in life.
Don't fall down, turn your spirit into your motivation for a new day.
As long as you have a dream in your heart, gotta applaud yourself.
Isn't that how Welcome to Beijing is sung? "Anyone with a dream is great."
Just as 58 Tongcheng also respects every aspirant and hopes to help them realize their value through struggle.
Or is it helping a worker who feels untalented to appreciate his or her own Burroughs.
Every step forward leaves footprints.
Every effort is not in vain.
Every aspirant will eventually find his or her place.
