China News Service, Zhengzhou, July 13 (Li Mingming) "Finally survived an unseen European Cup." On the 13th, Zhao Peng, a citizen of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, who has been a football fan since childhood, sighed in the "Circle of Friends": Although the "post-80s" fans have entered middle age, they belonged to the enthusiasm of watching football when they were young, and that memory has not disappeared.

　　On July 12, after five years, the European Cup, which was delayed by the new crown pneumonia epidemic for one year, came to an end. The Italian team finally defeated England with a penalty kick 3-2 and won the European Cup.

　　With Italy holding the trophy, this passionate summer has come to a successful end for most football fans.

But for some "post-80s" fans, although the enthusiasm for staying up late to watch the game has diminished, the enthusiasm remains the same.

　　Zhao Peng, the "post-80s", recalled that he was once a teenager blown by "Melancholy Blue". That year, the Italian team also had a fantastic "442" best team. The so-called "Melancholy Blue" was in his heart. It also originated from Baggio, a member of the Italian team.

　　"Baggio went from being the first to show off to being the savior of solo riding, and then becoming a super substitute. I think he is a legend in the history of Italian football." Zhao Peng talked about the impression of the team.

　　So, who loves football so much, why not watch this year's European Cup?

　　"It's not that I don't want to watch a football game." Zhao Peng explained, one is because he is busy with work, energy is limited, and he can't stay up late; the other is because his own time is "occupied" by his family and children.

　　"Gradually in the cold, many stars are almost out of names." Now, Zhao Peng, who claims to be a "pseudo-fan", said, "What I miss in my memory is the football of our time. But it sounds like the ball I used to love. The team won the championship, and I was equally excited."

　　Like Zhao Peng, the "post-80s" female fan Ms. Li's attitude toward watching the game is also changing.

　　"Now watching football is still very exciting, but it has no longer the crazy passion of the past." Ms. Li said that her love for ball games was influenced by her father. Various types of ball games accompany her through winter and summer vacations. .

"The first time I watched a football match, I was still in elementary school. Once, the French team won the championship, I was crying and fell in love with competitive sports."

　　Speaking of the most unforgettable experience of watching football, Ms. Li recalled that because most of the live broadcasts of football games were in the early hours of the morning, she had stayed up late to watch football games when she was pregnant.

"However, now that the baby is older, there is less time to watch football games, and I can't stay up late."

　　In addition to football matches, those basketball, tennis, table tennis and other events that remain in the memories of the "post-80s" fans also have a profound impact on the mentality of these fans.

　　"When I was young, I used to go to Internet cafes to watch NBA games." Huang Gang, 38, is a "hardcore" basketball fan. He forgot to eat, skipped classes, and absented to watch a game.

　　"We have practiced the signature moves of famous stars over and over again on the hot summer court." Huang Gang said, "Now it is convenient to play and air-conditioned, and there are webcasts for watching games. Compared with the past, watching football games. The number of times is getting less and less. Only choose important scenes to watch, it's enjoyable."

　　He said that watching is no longer the game itself, but more of a youthful past.

　　During the interview, the reporter found that busy work and little time for autonomy are becoming one of the reasons why many "post-80s" are less passionate about watching football.

Although the enthusiasm of these "post-80s" fans has diminished, the enthusiasm is still widespread, but most of them are already parents and they have to shoulder more family responsibilities.

　　Each era, each period, has its unique meaning.

Some netizens on a social network platform said that the end of each World Cup represents the end of that year of youth.

But at the same time, it is also the beginning of another journey in life.

　　"Time is not old, youth is no longer. Maybe in a few years, my child will also be a fan, and perhaps he can become a player sought after by the majority of fans." Huang Gang said with full expectation.

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