Chapter 524
20:30.
The FIFA awards ceremony officially began.
The first item to be announced was a heavyweight award.
The World Professional Footballers Association, the best team of the year.
The judges are nearly 60,000 members of the World Professional Footballers Association.
Voting follows the traditional 433 formation.
The award presenter is an Asian player.
From Sakura Country.
Hidetoshi Nakata.
Infantino originally wanted to find a Chinese player, a retired international player, to serve as the award presenter.
But after searching for a long time, there was no one who was particularly suitable.
There is indeed no player who has made a special contribution to world football among the Chinese international players.
If a Chinese international player is forced in, someone will definitely jump out and say that it is because of Zhao Yi that FIFA found a Chinese player.
Hidetoshi Nakata's English is okay. After chatting with the two hosts for a few words, the best team was announced.
Goalkeeper, Neuer.
Four defenders, Alves, Pique, Kompany, Marcelo.
Three midfielders, Modric, Iniesta, David Silva.
Three forwards, Messi, Ronaldo, Zhao Yi.
Manchester City won seven championships, but only three people were selected for the best team.
Barcelona and Real Madrid, without much honor, had many people selected.
This undoubtedly proves the influence of Barcelona and Real Madrid in the world.
In other teams, you need to do more and do better to be on par with the players of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Except for Neuer, the other ten were all won by Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City.
Bayern, which entered the Champions League final, only had Neuer selected.
After each player's name appeared, the screen on the scene and the TV broadcast camera would play the player's highlight moment.
Zhao Yi's goal moments were pitiful, and more of his celebration actions were.
For example, shooting, likes, and the famous "Hala Madrid!"
The passionate roar at the Bernabeu Stadium made the guests on the scene couldn't help but smile.
Seeing this moment, the Real Madrid players shook their heads and smiled bitterly, and could only applaud.
That game strengthened Florentino's determination to bring Zhao Yi to the Bernabeu.
Unfortunately, because of the Golden Ball controversy, Manchester City's great help to Zhao Yi made Zhao Yi determined to tell the world fans that he would stay in Manchester City.
Before Florentino had time to criticize the Golden Ball and win Zhao Yi's favor, the situation had already been determined.
Florentino lost the best opportunity.
It was already late at night in China, and a large number of fans excitedly clenched their fists to celebrate when they heard Zhao Yi's name.
"Awesome!"
"Xiao Zhao stood up!"
"Invincible!!!"
"The best team in the world!"
"I never thought I would see this day!"
"I will also feel involved in this kind of award ceremony!"
"Don't get excited. According to Guardiola's lineup, this best team should be Neuer and ten Zhao Yi. FIFA is still conservative!"
The players began to go on stage to receive the awards.
Starting with Neuer and ending with Zhao Yi.
After everyone got their silver trophies, they would stand together, do some brief interviews, and take a group photo.
Zhao Yi took a look at the trophy, which still had his name on it.
FIFA was quite considerate, using Chinese characters and pinyin.
When Eva interviewed Zhao Yi, she smiled knowingly.
She was eager to hear Zhao Yi's speech.
The arrogant words and tone of "I am the best in the world" really made people who liked him happy and people who hated him itchy.
She was very sure that a large number of fans were waiting for his speech.
Melo was also inferior today.
The rest of the players were very humble and low-key. They thanked FIFA for their recognition and said that they would work harder to play football and make a contribution to football.
Including C Ronaldo, he just expressed his happiness and excitement.
Eva stood in front of Zhao Yi. As she expected, some guests below were clapping perfunctorily, but they became energetic.
Whether it was to see a joke or to join in the fun.
You must listen carefully to what this player said.
Others said some polite words, and everyone can guess it.
This...every time he spoke after the Golden Globe Awards, his words were like thunder from the ground, which made people energetic.
In front of him, Luo Ge's true nature was just a child's trick.
The key is that his bragging-like speeches are all true.
The more you listen, the more it sounds like bragging, but the more you say, the more real it becomes.
Not a single lie!
"Zhao, did you see that? Everyone is getting excited." Eva halfThe joke livened up the atmosphere.
The whole opera house was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
Everyone smiled.
"Yes, they were attracted by the charm of both of us."
Eva's eyes were drawn with laughter. If there weren't too many people here, she would have performed a special skill for Zhao Yi.
She had a very good impression of Zhao Yi.
"Zhao, this is the first time you are selected into the world's best team, and you are also the first Chinese player and Asian player to be selected into the world's best team. How do you feel?"
Chinese fans are looking forward to it, and fans in Europe, South America, and Asia are looking forward to it.
Everyone at the scene is waiting for Zhao Yi's words.
"Yes, I am the first Chinese player and the first Asian player. I... am a pioneer.
I am very confident that I will not be the last Chinese player to enter the world's best team."
The people below listened, and it was very conventional!
Unlike what Zhao Yi said now.
"In fact, this is not the first time I have been selected into the world's best team. I have won it once before."
Zhao Yi continued.
Some people have already started to cover their faces and laugh.
There is also a world-best lineup at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
None of the Manchester City players went.
"Because I participated in an interview, I didn't have time to receive the award."
Zhao Yi didn't continue.
He just broke up with the Ballon d'Or, not with the stars on the stage.
Let me add that he thought the wild award was not worthy of him, which was really too much.
It was like slapping everyone in the face.
But the importance of an interview is greater than the Ballon d'Or, which has been said very bluntly.
The guests in the audience have already started clapping.
Eva's hosting experience is obviously not enough.
At this time, she actually asked, "So you think that interview is more important than... that award?"
She knew something bad was going to happen as soon as she opened her mouth.
She was too gossipy.
Zhao Yi was stunned for a moment, glanced at the guests below, and their eyes lit up.
Zhao Yi nodded and said to the microphone, "Yes, of course this only represents my personal opinion, and has nothing to do with FIFA and the guests on the scene."
Oh!
Wow!!!
The scene instantly rang with violent applause. If it weren't too formal here, these guests would definitely whistle.
Perrin scratched his head and grinned. What could he do? He could only applaud.
This scene gathered the best players, coaches, presidents, and agents in today's football.
Including but not limited to Melo, Ranieri, Zidane, Guardiola, Ancelotti, Florentino.
There are also the best players in history, Ronaldo, Gerrard, Ballack, George Weah, etc.
At this moment, they only admire Zhao Yi.
So brave, not giving any face.
Really speaking the most true words in his heart.
The Ballon d'Or, the most influential award in European and even world football, is not as important as a personal interview in Zhao Yi's eyes.
Melo and other stars on the stage also applauded.
Zhao Yi has already stated that this is just his personal opinion.
These stars applauded not to support Zhao Yi's opinion, but to support Zhao Yi's courage to speak out.
At this moment, the credibility of the Ballon d'Or has dropped to the freezing point.
Fans all over the world know it.
The best stars and coaches in the world are supporting Zhao Yi's opinion.
What do fans know?
They only know that everyone is cheering for Zhao Yi.
That means Zhao Yi is right.
Eva already felt that she had asked the wrong question, and she hurriedly made up for it.
"I also think that the award is not as good as a talk show. Of course, this is just our opinion and has nothing to do with the guests."
"Thank you!" Zhao Yi hugged the trophy and gently hugged Eva.
