Former Chinese footballer Fan Zhiyi stunned social media by perfectly predicting the outcomes of Euro 2024’s round of 16 matches. His accurate forecasts include major wins and are garnering attention, with fans eager to see his semi-final predictions play out. Admirers on social media are expressing awe at his results, reflecting both excitement and humor around his skills as a predictor.
Former Chinese footballer Fan Zhiyi has captivated social media users by accurately predicting the outcomes of the round of 16 matches in the Euro 2024 Championship. Notably, Fan, who had stints in club football in England and Hong Kong, showcased his predictions on the Chinese sports program Xinai Sports following crucial knockout round games, where Germany would defeat Denmark and Italy lost to Switzerland.
His correct predictions included England triumphing over Slovakia, Spain winning against Georgia, France overcoming Belgium, Portugal advancing past Slovenia, Netherlands defeating Romania, and Turkey beating Austria. Chinese fans, who recall Fan’s participation in China’s only World Cup appearance in 2002, are now eager to see if his forecasts for the semi-finals will also be accurate, particularly his picks of Germany beating Spain and France eliminating Portugal.
The impressive accuracy of Fan’s predictions has garnered attention, with social media users expressing their astonishment. One remark from Xiaohongshu noted, “That’s really impressive, from the round of 16 to the quarters and not one wrong. Damn.” Such reactions suggest a mix of admiration and humor surrounding his predictions, with some joking that he could win a mansion if he monetized his forecasting skills.
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