Chapter 517: Zhao Yi's method of participating in the World Cup

Every FIFA president needs to do one thing, which is to compete with UEFA.

European football is becoming increasingly powerful and influential, resulting in FIFA having less say.

Infantino needs to increase FIFA's influence in all aspects, and he even thought about hosting the World Cup every two years.

This time, Infantino spoke out not to speak up for Zhao Yi, but to hope to use this opportunity to let fans around the world see the fairness and justice of FIFA.

They will speak up for every player who suffers injustice.

“Zhao is an extremely good player… I think he is one of the best players in the world.

His performance last season deserved any praise and any award.

I've watched him perform for two and a half years, my God!

I have never seen a player with this kind of talent!

It's hard to imagine... a player like him, for some reason, missed out on some awards.

It is even more difficult to imagine that a player like him would miss the World Cup held every four years.

It's unfair to him, it's unfair to the fans and, of course, it's unfair to all the great players who are missing out on the World Cup.

We are working hard and we hope to find a way to give Zhao and players with similar experiences like Zhao the opportunity to appear on the highest stage in the football world.

Zhao made it clear that he would not join the Chinese Football Association... We will not interfere with any football association or players.

But I’m quite sure we’ll find another way.”

Finally, Infantino answered the questions that fans were more looking forward to.

“Will Zhao win the World Footballer of the Year award?

This is not something I can answer because I do not have the power to decide who will win the FIFA World Footballer of the Year award, but I believe that our judges will cast their votes fairly and impartially.

I believe this will be a satisfying and exciting result for everyone!"

Yes, FIFA's annual awards ceremony is about to begin.

Unlike the 23-man list for the Ballon d'Or, there are only candidates for the FIFA World Player of the Year.

Of course, Zhao Yi, Messi and Ronaldo are among them.

Unlike France Football, which announces the winner of the Ballon d'Or in advance, the FIFA World Player of the Year award will be announced on the day of the annual awards ceremony.

As Infantino wished, his interview became the focus thanks to the Ballon d'Or controversy.

"Infantino wants to give the World Footballer of the Year award to Super Zhao?"

"The voting results haven't been determined yet!"

"The statistics have been completed long ago. Infantino must know the results, but he just can't make them public!"

"It would be hilarious if the World Footballer of the Year award wasn't given to Super Zhao!"

"With the precedent of the Ballon d'Or, FIFA will definitely not dare to engage in shady manipulation."

"But because of the Ballon d'Or controversy, even if Zhao wins the FIFA World Player of the Year award, people will still not be convinced!"

"That's right. Many people would say that this was a gesture of goodwill from FIFA. Some would even say that it was because the Ballon d'Or was such a big deal that they had to give it to Zhao!"

"France Football is a piece of shit. Zhao's performance was obviously enough to win the Ballon d'Or and World Footballer of the Year, but because of their manipulation, the World Footballer of the Year has become a hot potato!"

"Don't worry, the judges of FIFA are not journalists, but the coaches and captains of the national teams. They are all professionals and will not make a fool of themselves!!"

"Is Luo going to take the captain's armband again?"

"Bullshit, idiot!"

"The shady guy organized the Golden Globe Awards, and he still has the nerve to protect his master??"

"Your master doesn't even have a chance to be shady!"

Ronaldo's fans are very genuine. When they see someone criticizing Ronaldo, they attack Messi.

It's been a habit for many years and it's impossible to change it.

European fans were discussing the World Footballer of the Year, while Chinese fans were more discussing Zhao Yi's participation in the World Cup.

"Zhao Yi responded positively that he would not join the national football team, and Infantino even came out?"

"FIFA has been discussing the issue of some outstanding players being unable to participate in the World Cup. This time, because of the Golden Ball incident, Zhao Yi's traffic and public opinion reached a peak. Now any topic related to Zhao Yi is a hot topic. Infantino also wants to take advantage of it and show his contribution to football. Infantino can't solve this problem at all. He is just trying to take advantage of the hot topic."

"Infantino, the president of FIFA, still needs to take advantage of the players' popularity?"

"The situation in China is different from that in Europe. You don't know how heated the topic of the Golden Globe Award and Zhao Yi is in Europe right now..."

"I heard from my friends in Europe that if you dare to say anything bad about Zhao Yi, you will be labeled a racist immediately!"

"what???"

"That's absolutely true. Some people are definitely using the issue of Zhao Yi and the Ballon d'Or to stir up trouble, but it also shows that Zhao Yi's influence is now beyond his control."

"Some people of color are still holding up Zhao Yi's portrait at gatherings!"

"So fierce?"

"Zhao Yi is very popular now, I'm just afraid that he will be taken advantage of!"

"Don't talk about useless things, I just want to know if Zhao Yi can participate in the World Cup?

He publicly stated that he would not join the national football team! "

"I used to have a lingering hope, but now it's completely broken. Zhao Yi played a big game this time. He broke up with the Ballon d'Or and the national football team. I feel like his mental state is not normal!"

"Ah, and you said that other European giants can only compete for the runner-up in the Champions League! So crazy, so insane! Have you been cursed by Pogba..."

“Is there any chance that if the national team comes forward, he will join the national football team?”

"There's no chance. Because this incident caused such a big stir, France Football took the initiative to repair the relationship with Zhao Yi, but was rejected by Zhao Yi. What Zhao Yi said is like water spilled on the ground. He will never join the Chinese national football team in this life."

"Although it's a pity, Zhao Yi is indeed a tough guy!"

"How about he be the captain of Manchester City at his age? His teammates all trust him and admire him!"

"Zhao Yi can join the Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Football Association! From what I heard from him, he just won't give up his nationality!"

“It is a way out, but the football level of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan is not as good as boiled chicken!”

"Well, if Zhao Yi joins the Chinese national football team, they may even qualify for the World Cup. But if he joins the Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Football Association, he won't have any chance at all."

"Infantino has always wanted the Chinese market and tried his best to find a way to get the Chinese national team into the World Cup. When Zhao Yi showed up, the opportunity came, but Zhao Yi got stubborn and refused to join the Football Association.

Infantino's Plan A failed, but I guess there is a Plan B.

Chinese football cannot enter the World Cup, so if Zhao Yi enters the World Cup, the Chinese market will be enough! "

"Does this mean that Zhao Yi will join a European team but won't change his nationality?"

"That's not how it works, is it? Is this a joke?"

“Even if FIFA agrees, other football associations will not agree.

Isn’t this a mess? ? "

"There are always more solutions than problems. Those people can think of any way to make money. If Zhao Yi continues to play like this, scoring a hundred goals every season and beating Real Madrid and Salah every year, FIFA will start to think of a solution in a few years!"