Chapter 879 Exclusive Interview
Perhaps knowing that he would be questioned by countless people after winning the award, Gao Xiaodong did not accept any media interviews after the award. He made almost all-night phone calls with his family and friends in China. He did not accept any media interviews until he returned to Manchester the next day. interview.
Even though fans all over the world question Gao Xiaodong, Manchester fans still regard Gao Xiaodong as the best player in the world.
When Gao Xiaodong returned from Switzerland, almost three thousand Manchester United fans came to the airport to greet Gao Xiaodong.
Fans carried huge banners with words such as "Welcome Mr. Golden Ball", "You are the best", "Welcome the new king of Manchester United" and other words, and gave applause and flowers to Gao Xiaodong, who looked a little tired.
Gao Xiaodong is aware of the comments from the outside world. Although he feels that he deserves the Golden Globe Award, the accusations and doubts from the outside world still make him a little irritated.
The fans' welcome and encouragement are the best comfort for Gao Xiaodong. Although Gao Xiaodong did not meet the fans' request for autographs and photos due to exhaustion, he still expressed his gratitude to the Manchester United fans through the reporter's microphone.
"Thank you for supporting me. The Ballon d'Or is important, but more important than the Ballon d'Or is winning wins and championships for you."
"I love Manchester United, Manchester United is my home and I will stay at Manchester United for many years until you get tired of it."
Gao Xiaodong only stayed at Porto and Inter Milan for one year before leaving. This made Manchester United fans very worried that Gao Xiaodong would not stay at Manchester United for long. Gao Xiaodong's words today reassured the fans, at least in the short term, Gao Xiaodong will not leave.
When Gao Xiaodong returned from winning the award, it coincided with the national team match day and the league was temporarily suspended. Ferguson gave Gao Xiaodong two days off to rest at home.
When Gao Xiaodong returned home, before he had time to rest, his teammates came over to congratulate him.
Rooney and Colleen were the closest couple to Gao Xiaodong, and they were the first to arrive at Gao Xiaodong's home.
Rooney took Gao Xiaodong's golden ball, groped on it, and said with envy: "I'm convinced. I didn't expect you to beat Xavi and Iniesta to win the award. The Spaniards regard them as golden balls." Double insurance for football prizes.”
Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: "Luck, luck."
Colleen held the child in her arms and looked at Jin Qiu with a longing look on her face, saying, "Why don't you see Wayne's luck?"
Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "The emperor takes turns, maybe next year he will be in Wayne."
Although he knew that when Gao Xiaodong performed so well,
It was difficult for Rooney to win the Golden Globe Award, but Colleen still felt very comfortable and said: "Thank you for your blessing. If Wayne really wins the award, I will introduce my best friend to you as your girlfriend."
Rooney coughed and said, "Gao has a girlfriend."
Gao Xiaodong blinked: "Wayne, when did I have a girlfriend?"
Rooney said: "Isn't it Emma Watson? Some time ago, the media reported that you had dinner together."
They are girlfriends when we eat together. Gao Xiaodong is speechless about Rooney's way of thinking.
While talking, Park Ji-sung, Hernandez, Anderson and others came one after another to congratulate Gao Xiaodong, followed by Giggs, Scholes, and Neville. It was noon, and Gao Xiaodong was the host, most of the time. Two Manchester United players had a feast together at a nearby hotel.
In the evening, a reporter from the "BBC" came and wanted to interview Gao Xiaodong. "BBC" is a cooperative media of Manchester United. Gao Xiaodong could not refuse, and after a day's rest, Gao Xiaodong's mentality was much better. He also hoped to interview Gao Xiaodong. The media and their fans shared their feelings about winning the Golden Globe Award.
The first question asked by the "BBC" reporter was whether Gao Xiaodong had thought beforehand that he could win the Golden Globe Award?
In response to this question, Gao Xiaodong replied: "It is definitely a lie to say that I have never thought about it. I have imagined myself winning the Golden Globe Award, but I just thought about it. Although I performed very well, I feel that I have no hope of winning the Golden Globe Award." It’s not too big because they were both members of the World Cup winning team and Xavi and Iniesta are really great.”
The reporter continued to ask: "How did you feel when Guardiola announced your name?"
Gao Xiaodong replied: "Accident, shock, ecstasy, all kinds of feelings are there. I feel that I am the happiest person in the world."
The reporter asked: "Who do you want to thank the most for receiving this Golden Globe Award?"
Gao Xiaodong said: "Most of this Golden Globe Award is because of the Triple Crown I won at Inter Milan, and a small part is because of my outstanding performance at Manchester United. During this year, many people have helped me, including teammates, coaches, friends, including my agent Mr. Mendez, but if I want to say the person I am most grateful to, it is only my parents. They are the source of motivation for me to keep moving forward. Today I have reached the pinnacle of my career for the first time. I want to This golden ball is dedicated to my parents."
Speaking of this, Gao Xiaodong looked a little excited. Obviously, he left the motherland at the age of 17. Although he was prosperous and gained both fame and fortune, without the uncomplaining support of his father and mother behind him, Gao Xiaodong would not I will definitely be able to play football with peace of mind and achieve the achievements in front of me.
The reporter said: "You should have seen the doubts about you from the outside world now. What do you think of this?"
Gao Xiaodong said: "It's normal to question. The Ballon d'Or is just an award, and it's not awarded. Everyone has their own standards. Some people think that the Triple Crown is important, some think that the World Cup is important, some think that scoring goals is important, and some think Possession of the ball is important, passing the ball is important, there is no way to force it. Since the Golden Ball was given to me, it means that more coaches, players and reporters are optimistic about me. I won’t care, I will continue to prove that I am the best player in the world.”
The reporter said: "Looking at the news, it seems that Mourinho does not support you in winning the Ballon d'Or?"
Gao Xiaodong said calmly: "Maybe Mourinho has his own selection criteria, or maybe he thinks I still have many chances to win the award, but I don't care what Mourinho says, because what Mourinho says and what he does are two different things."
The reporter asked: "Did you know? You broke the record of the youngest person to win the Ballon d'Or, held by the alien Ronaldo?"
Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "I really don't know about this. Ronaldo is very great. It is very proud to break his record. But I hope to break the record of winning the most Golden Globe Awards."
The reporter laughed and said: "You have great confidence in yourself. In the past 54 years, there have only been three Golden Globe Awards at most. If you win four, you can break the record. But you are very young and have a great chance."
Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "Thank you for your blessing. I won this Golden Globe Award more at Inter Milan. I hope I can also win the Golden Globe Award at Manchester United."
The reporter said: "You have won the Ballon d'Or at the club. Have you ever thought about achieving something in the national team?"
Gao Xiaodong said: "Playing for the motherland is everyone's highest wish, and I am no exception. It turns out that there is something wrong with football in our country, and I have no way to serve the country. If the opportunity is right in the future, I will consider it."
The reporter continued: "Have you ever thought about leading the Chinese team to win the World Cup?"
Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "Do you think of me as God? I also want to win the World Cup, but I think God may not be able to do it. If the Chinese team can reach the World Cup, Chinese fans should be celebrating. "
The reporter couldn't help laughing after hearing this.
Then the reporter asked Gao Xiaodong some questions about life. Gao Xiaodong did not hide anything and answered them one by one. It was almost time for dinner when the reporter ended the interview and left with satisfaction.