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Chapter 701 Yang Yang!

"This is the second time I've been sitting in the middle of this press hall, and I'm extremely honored."

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

Yang Yang still sat in the middle this time, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka on one side, and Messi and Torres on the other, which seemed to confirm the outside speculation about the awards.

The one sitting in the middle wins the prize!
Yang Yang gave very high evaluations to the other four candidates. He believed that Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka and Torres are all the most outstanding superstars in the world.

"Being shortlisted is already the best proof in itself."

On the contrary, regarding whether he could win the award, Yang Yang said in a low-key manner that he did not know 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 send his blessings as soon as possible.

"The past year has been a brand new journey for me. I encountered the first slump and scoring drought in my career, but I helped Liverpool win the first Premier League championship in history. This is of extraordinary significance. For me and my team, it is full of good memories."

Regarding media inquiries, both the outside world and the fans believed that Yang Yang had a high probability of winning the award. Yang Yang smiled and said that he didn't care, "I think I'm just trying to express myself, show my state and strength, and help the team as much as possible."

"Even now, I am still full of hunger and thirst. I will try my best to continuously motivate myself and make myself stronger. Although it is very difficult, I know that my team, teammates and all the fans who support me want to see it."

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Messi's chances of winning this year are actually very slim, because he was empty-handed in the past season, and he didn't have any results or performances. Therefore, it is basically impossible for him to win the award.

When interviewed by the media, Messi said that the person he is most optimistic about is Yang Yang.

"In the past few years, his performance is full of incredible. I have asked myself countless times if it is possible to do like him, but in fact, when I think I have done it, he has done better and better."

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

Kaka also believes that Yang Yang has a better chance of winning the prize.

"I have experienced it personally. I reached a certain height in [-], but then due to injuries and many other reasons, my state continued to decline. Even now, I have not been able to find my original best state."

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

Torres believes that both Yang Yang and Ronaldinho are the strongest players in the world, and it is a matter of course for any of 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 smiled and reached out to Cristiano Ronaldo, and the two held each other firmly.

In the final stage of the interview, Yang Yang stood up and hugged and shook hands with the 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 ceremony will still be held at the Zurich Opera House.

Yang Yang was still wearing a dark Armani suit, and Su Ye, who was wearing a plain dress, appeared at the venue, once again attracting the attention of all media reporters.

After entering the best-dressed list for two consecutive years, Su Ye's outfit this year once again received enthusiastic responses and praise from the scene.

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

A subsequent President's Special Award was given to the U.S. women's soccer team.

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

The first climax of the audience was when Miss World Football was awarded. Brazilian player Marta won the award again. This was the third consecutive time she won the title of Miss World Football.

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

After the Miss World Football was awarded, it was the turn of the World Footballer, and the award presenter was still last year's champion Pele.

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

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

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

Even Yang Yang and Ronaldinho, who were originally nervous, looked at each other and smiled, greatly diluting the tense atmosphere in the arena.

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

"Every time I watch a Yang Yang match, I always have the urge to play against him. This feeling is amazing, and I like it very much, so I really have no way to make a 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 finished, all five players on the scene appeared on the big screen, and Yang Yang was still placed in the middle.

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

As he spoke, Bailey opened the envelope in his hand, took out the paper card from inside, and then laughed twice, causing the audience to feel tense.

"In [-], FIFA World Player of the Year, the winner was..."

As soon as Bailey's words fell, almost everyone in the audience held their breath.

Perhaps, many people have already guessed the result before, perhaps, 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 also looked dignified. Even Messi, Torres and Kaka, who seemed uncompetitive, obviously felt the atmosphere of the scene, and they might even have some expectations in their hearts.

What if a miracle happens?
This is the World Footballer!
But Bailey's subsequent cry gave the final result.

"...Yang Yang!"

Yang Yang!

Echoes echoed in the Zurich Opera House, and at this moment, the audience was completely silent.

Yang Yang jumped up from his position almost like a conditioned reflex, with a very excited expression on his face.

Immediately afterwards, he walked over and hugged Su Ye beside him vigorously, followed by Messi, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Torres and others. At the same time, he also hugged Gerrard and his wife sitting in the back row, thanking them for their support.

When Yang Yang stepped onto the podium quickly, he firmly held Pele's hand and hugged the Brazilian football king.

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

And this year, he is also grateful that Bailey did not say anything to support him, otherwise maybe the result would be different.

When he solemnly took over the World Player of the Year trophy from Pele, there was the most enthusiastic applause and cheers since the opening, and everyone was cheering for Yang Yang's performance.

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

"Thank you!" Yang Yang thanked with emotion.

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

This is the world's football player, who would think too much?

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

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

There was another burst of warm applause at the scene.

"Thank you everyone, thank you FIFA, thank you all, thank you so much for supporting me!"

After finishing speaking, Yang Yang took two steps back and bowed deeply to express his thanks.

There was thunderous applause again.

"Although it is the second time to receive this award, I am still very excited. This is a great honor for me."

"Here, I have to thank Liverpool, coach Rafa Benitez, thank Yesterdam, thank Gerrard, thank Carragher, Xabi Alonso, Mascherano, Dirk, Aurelio... thank you to all my teammates, without you this award would not be here, it belongs not only to me tonight, but also to you."

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

There was a burst of laughter at the scene. Everyone knew that Yang Yang had an irresistible relationship with the Swedish center forward.

"And thanks to Sneijder, thanks to Vermaelen, thanks to all Ajax teammates, thank you!"

"I will always and forever remember what I went through at Liverpool and Ajax, each and every one of you."

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

Yang Yang stepped back and bowed again, and the scene once again burst into warm applause.

"Although it 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 to make myself stronger. I hope that next year, the year after, and even every year after that, I can still appear on this stage."

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

(End of this chapter)