Chapter 701 Yang Yang!

"It's the second time I've sat in the center of this press hall, and it's a great honor."

As in previous years, FIFA arranged for five candidates to attend a press conference before the awards ceremony.

Yang Yang still sat in the center this time, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka on one side, and Messi and Torres on the other, which seemed to confirm the outside world's speculation about the award.

The person sitting in the middle wins!

Yang Yang gave a very high evaluation to the other four candidates. He believes that Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka and Torres are all the most outstanding superstars in the world. They all have super strength. All are eligible to win this award tonight.

"Being shortlisted is the best proof in itself."

On the contrary, Yang Yang said in a low-key manner that he did not know whether he could win the award, because the votes were not in his hands. At the same time, he also said that if someone else won the award, he would be very happy, and immediately Send blessings.

"The past year has been a whole new journey for me, I had the first slump of form and a goal drought of my career, but I helped Liverpool win their first Premier League title, which was very different. Ordinary meaning, for me and my team, are full of good memories."

As for media inquiries, the outside world and fans believe that Yang Yang has a very high probability of winning the award, Yang Yang said with a smile that he doesn't care, "I think I'm just trying to express myself as much as possible, show my state and strength, and help as much as possible. to the team."

"Even now, I am still full of hunger, I will do everything I can to constantly motivate myself and make myself stronger, although it is very difficult, but I know that my team, teammates and All the fans who support me, they want to see it."

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Messi's chances of winning this year are actually very slim, because he has been empty-handed in the past season, and he has nothing to show in terms of performance or performance, so it is basically impossible for him to win the award.

In an interview with the media, Messi said that the person he is most optimistic about is Yang Yang.

"He's been incredible over the last few years and I've asked myself countless times if it's possible to do it like him, but he's actually done better when I think I've done it. Better."

"He's always improving, he's always hungry, and that's what I think is the scariest and most powerful thing about him."

Kaka also believes that Yang Yang does have a better chance of winning.

"I have experienced it myself. I reached a certain height in 2007, but then due to injuries and other reasons, my state has declined one after another. Even now, I have not been able to return to the original peak. in good shape.”

"But because of this, I know better than anyone that it is very difficult to maintain a top level like Yang Yang for a long time. It requires overcoming injuries, overcoming one's own psychology, overcoming various Unfavorable factors, but Yang Yang did it, and he is still improving, which is very admirable."

Torres believes that Yang Yang and Ronaldinho are both the strongest players in the world, and it is natural for them to win the award.

As for the Portuguese, he said with a smile that he thinks Yang Yang can win the award, "but my ambition is still very big."

Yang Yang stretched out his hand towards Cristiano Ronaldo with a smile, and the two held it together.

In the final stage of the interview, Yang Yang even stood up and hugged and shook hands with the surrounding competitors one by one.

At this moment, everyone knows that there is basically no suspense for Yang Yang to win the award.

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The awards show is still held at the Zurich Opera House.

Yang Yang was still wearing a dark Armani suit and appeared at the venue with Su Ye in a plain dress, which once again attracted the attention of all the media reporters in the audience.

After entering the best dress for two consecutive years, Su Ye's dress this year once again received warm responses and praise from the scene.

The process of the whole party was the same as in previous years. Chairman Blatter made the first speech, and then awarded the Fair Play Award to the Turkish Football Association, which has repeatedly created miracles in this European Cup, and Armenia, a small European football country.

The subsequent Chairman's Special Award went to the U.S. Women's Soccer Team.

The Development and Progress Award was given to the Palestinian Football Association.

The first climax/climax of the audience was when the Miss World Soccer was awarded. Brazilian player Marta won the award again. This is the third consecutive year she won the title of Miss World Soccer.

The football emperor Beckenbauer presented her with the award, and Marta was moved to tears again.

After the Miss World Footballer was awarded, it was the turn of the World Footballer. The presenter was still last year's football champion Bailey.

After the Brazilian legend came to power, he took the lead in telling a story. He mentioned that he supported Kaka last year, but he was unexpectedly upset by Yang Yang, so he dared not say it this year.

"From Brazil to Europe, even just now, many media reporters asked me, between Yang Yang and Cristiano Ronaldo, who I am more optimistic about, but I still dare not answer because I am afraid."

Bailey's remarks made everyone in the audience burst into laughter.

Even the originally nervous Yang Yang and Xiao Luo smiled at each other, which greatly reduced the tension in the arena.

"Frankly speaking, emotionally, I should support Cristiano Ronaldo more, because his name is Ronaldo, and we naturally have a kind of closeness, but at the same time, reason tells me that I also like Yang Yang very much because of his style on the court. , his versatility, gave me a very strong stimulus."

"Every time I watch Yang Yang's game, I have the urge to play with him. This feeling is amazing and I like it very much, so I really have no choice."

When Bailey said this, he waved his hand, and the video clips of the five candidate players immediately began to play on the big screen behind him.

After the short film was broadcast, all five players at the scene appeared on the big screen, and Yang Yang was still placed in the center.

"Okay, no matter how difficult it is to choose, I have to give an answer tonight."

Saying that, Bailey opened the envelope in his hand, took out the paper card, and then laughed twice, the whole audience was nervous.

"2008 FIFA World Player of the Year, the winner is..."

As Bailey's voice just fell, almost everyone in the audience held their breath.

Maybe, many people have guessed the result before, maybe they all feel that there is no suspense, or they all believe that FIFA has given a clear hint...

But at this moment, they still feel nervous.

On the big screen, the five candidates all looked solemn. Even Messi, Torres and Kaka, who seemed to be uncompetitive, obviously felt the atmosphere of the scene, and may even have some expectations in their hearts.

What if a miracle happened?

This is the world footballer!

But Bailey's subsequent cry gave the final result.

"...Yang Yang!"

Yang Yang!

The echo wafted through the Zurich Opera House, and at this moment, the whole place was dead silent.

Yang Yang, almost like a conditioned reflex, quickly jumped up from his position, looking very excited.

Immediately afterwards, he walked over and hugged Su Ye beside him, followed by Messi, Ronaldinho, Kaka and Torres, and at the same time hugged the Gerrards who were sitting in the back row, thanking them support for yourself.

When Yang Yang walked quickly to the podium, he squeezed Pele's hand again and hugged the Brazilian football king.

Last year, Bailey chose to support Kaka, but Yang Yang didn't hate him at all. On the contrary, he was very grateful to Bailey.

And this year, he's also grateful that Bailey didn't say anything to support him, otherwise the outcome might have been different.

When he solemnly took over the World Footballer's trophy from Pele's hands, the audience burst into the warmest applause and cheers since the opening, and everyone cheered for Yang Yang's performance.

"This is the honor you deserve, kid!" Bailey congratulated Yang Yang on the award.

"Thank you!" Yang Yang expressed his gratitude.

Although this is the second time he has won the award, he is still very excited.

This is the world footballer, who would think too much?

Yang Yang followed Bailey's gesture and came to the microphone. He wanted to say something, but suddenly he was a little choked up.

"Sorry, give me a few seconds." Yang Yang apologized.

There was another round of warm applause from the scene.

"Thank you everyone, thank you FIFA, thank you everyone, thank you so much for your support!"

After speaking, Yang Yang took two steps back and bowed deeply in thanks.

There was thunderous applause again.

"Although this is the second time I have won this award, I am still very excited, it is a huge honor for me."

"Here, I have to thank Liverpool, the manager Benitez, Jeesterdam, Gerrard, Carragher, Xavi Alonso, Mascherano, Kuyt, Aurelio...Thanks to all my teammates, this award would not be possible without you, tonight it belongs not only to me, but also to you."

"I would also like to thank Ajax, Ronald Koeman, Van Gaal, Van Basten, John Repp, and also my former team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, because I know, If I don't thank him, he will definitely call and scold me later."

There was a burst of laughter at the scene, and everyone knew that Yang Yang had the best relationship with the Swedish center.

"And thanks to Sneijder, thanks to Fermaelen, thanks to all Ajax teammates, thanks to you guys!"

"I'll always and always remember, what I've been through at Liverpool and Ajax, every one of you."

"Finally, I also want to give this award to my family, my parents, Su Ye, and all my relatives and friends who care and love me. It's your support that gave me the strength to persist until now. "

Yang Yang stepped back and bowed again, and there was warm applause from the scene again.

"Although this is the second time I have won this award, I want to say that I am still not satisfied. I am still full of desire. I hope to continue to work hard and make myself stronger. Years, and even every year after that, I will still be able to appear on this stage."

As soon as the words fell, there was another thunderous applause and cheers at the scene, and many people even shouted Yang Yang's name, applauding and cheering for him.