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Chapter 225 You are the ones who truly understand football

FIFA Ballon d'Or.

It can also be called the best football player of the year - since the FIFA World Player of the Year and the European Ballon d'Or were merged, the winner of this award is of course the best of the year.

Because now all the good players in the world are concentrated in the European league.

The level of major European leagues and the Champions League.

It is also obviously much higher than the leagues in other continents.

Even the South American leagues are hard to compare with European leagues in terms of competitive level.

This can be seen from the Club World Cup.

Although occasionally the champions from the South American Libertadores Cup have defeated the European champions to win the Club World Cup trophy.

But that was just an accident.

After all, the possibility of an upset in a sport like football is relatively high among all sports.

There are countless cases of teams from lower leagues defeating top clubs in cup competitions.

It is not too strange that the Copa Libertadores champion defeated the Champions League champion.

But the result is the same thing.

The process is another matter.

Anyone with eyesight can see it.

The level of the Champions League champions is much higher than that of champions from other continents.

therefore.

It is almost impossible for the [Best Football Player of the Year] award to go to an athlete playing for another continent.

Arrived at FIFA headquarters in Zurich.

Sunshine received unprecedented courtesy from FIFA.

From the moment he got off the plane, he was treated like an absolute superstar.

When entering the award ceremony hall.

FIFA President Infantino personally came to the door to greet us.

The top executives of FIFA and UEFA are definitely not good people.

Than corruption.

Those people in the Chinese Football Association only deserve to drink FIFA's waste water.

Before this, Infantino was an ally of former UEFA President Platini, and the two of them worked together to deal with former FIFA President Blatter.

After Blatter was brought down.

Infantino took over as FIFA president and immediately brought down Platini.

The butt determines the head.

The relationship between FIFA and UEFA is complex.

After all, FIFA and the continental football federations are not in a hierarchical relationship.

Football affairs within each continent.

FIFA doesn't have much to say.

This is especially true for UEFA, which has the most say among the football associations of various continents.

The reason behind this.

It’s just because of the word “profit”.

The football industry is the number one sports industry.

In the big cake of sports industry.

The proportion of the football industry accounts for 51%!

The output value of all other sports industries combined is not as much as that of football.

The most watched sporting event on the planet, the Olympic Games, does not generate as much money as the World Cup.

Countries are vying to host the World Cup.

The Olympic Games have now been reduced to the point where the International Olympic Committee needs to beg others to hold it.

Even, to prevent football from taking over the show.

There is also a rule in the Olympic football matches that football players must be under the age of 23, and each team can only have three over-age players.

In fact, these regulations have already been relaxed.

Before.

The IOC prohibits professional football players from participating in Olympic football matches - this is why Soviet football was so strong in the Olympics.

Since football players in the Soviet Union and other socialist camps were not considered professional players, they were just "professional players" and fell into the category of "non-professional players".

But in terms of strength, these professional players are definitely at the same level as professional players from Western European countries.

Therefore, this is a case of "pseudo-amateur" fighting against "real amateur".

It would be strange if the grades were bad.

And since the football industry is such a big cake.

Naturally, various conflicts of interest will arise around this piece of cake.

The output value of a World Cup can reach 50 to 60 billion US dollars.

This is FIFA's purse strings.

And apart from that.

Most of the profits from the football industry have been taken away by UEFA and European countries.

There is nothing we can do about this.

Who makes the European football industry more developed than other places?

Football fans all over the world love to stay up late to watch the Champions League, the Premier League, and the five major leagues.

But not many people are willing to stay up late to watch the Copa Libertadores, Brazilian Serie A and Argentine Serie A.

Besides the World Cup, FIFA also hosts the Club World Cup, Confederations Cup and other tournaments, which are all useless.

It is a kind of loss-making business.

therefore.

For FIFA.

They would love to see Sunshine win the Ballon d'Or.

This will be conducive to the development of football in Asia, thereby expanding the influence of FIFA and slightly weakening the influence of UEFA.

Although Infantino is Italian, after becoming the president of FIFA, he will not have any idea of "I am European so I have to love UEFA too".

Talk and talk.

It's all about money.

Therefore, when facing the sun.

Infantino seemed very enthusiastic.

"Hello, my dear big Chinese man."

Infantino came up with a smile on his face, opened his arms, hugged the sunshine, and then personally led the sunshine into the venue.

Just now.

On the red carpet.

Real Madrid head coach Zidane also turned around. Beside him were Cristiano Ronaldo, Kroos, Modric and a number of Real Madrid executives.

Zidane took the initiative to come forward.

Although Real Madrid lost to Monaco led by Sunshine last season, it was the first time they lost the Champions League final after the reform.

But Zidane certainly won't hate the sun for this.

In fact, the two have a very good personal relationship.

Zidane probably also heard some rumors.

Moreover, even if he is not an insider, he knows that Sunshine has basically no chance of winning the Golden Globe Award.

"Congratulations, Yang."

"Thank you."

The sun opened its arms and hugged Zidane.

"Honestly, if I knew three years ago that you would be where you are now, I would have kept you at Real Madrid no matter what."

Zidane sighed.

Yangguang blinked and said, "This is what we call fate."

Zidane smiled bitterly and shook his head.

The little guy who I let go three years ago.

He snatched away the Champions League title that was right at his fingertips.
It seems that former Real Madrid players have a tradition of killing their former masters.
Sunshine looked at Ronaldo and other Real Madrid players.

Sunshine and Zidane have an old friendship.

I basically have no friendship with these Real Madrid players.

Everyone smiled and nodded, which was considered a greeting.

at this time.

A group of people from Monaco Club walked in.

Yangguang turned around and saw Yalding.

This season, most of Monaco's main players in the midfield and frontcourt have left, while Falcao has renewed his contract with the team.

Now he is next to Yalding.

Sunshine greeted Klopp and Edwards, then walked towards Jardim and others.

"Hey, boss!"

The sun opens its arms.

Jardim and Falcao both came forward with a smile.

Although we haven't seen each other for only half a year, it feels like a long time has passed.

Yaerding patted Yangguang on the back and said, "Why do I feel like you've gained weight again?"

Yangguang chuckled, "I'm only one kilogram heavier than at the end of last season, and it's all muscle. My body fat percentage has also dropped a bit!"

"You big pervert!"

Falcao clenched his fist and punched Yangguang's chest muscles.

Then he put on an expression as if he had been hammered into a rock.

The staff from many Monaco clubs who followed followed all laughed.

After a while of pleasantries.

Yang Guang was invited by FIFA staff to sit in the first row at the front.

It was placed between Messi and Ronaldo.

Yangguang greeted the two of them with a smile, then sat down.

C Ronaldo and Messi also smiled politely towards the sun.

Ronaldo and Messi still have some topics to talk about.

They and Sunshine are of a completely different generation - Messi is 10 years older than Sunshine.

I saw the sunlight and sat down.

He turned his head over here and asked Messi if it was a rumor that he changed directions four times in one second. Then he looked over here and asked Ronaldo why his free kick skills seemed to have disappeared all of a sudden in the past few seasons. He had kicked more than 30 times but had not scored a single goal.

The two were speechless for a while.

It feels like I met a naughty kid.
He turned his head away depressed.

Until the award ceremony begins.

After all other awards are awarded.

The main event is coming.

When the female host in a low-cut dress said, "Now we will begin the presentation of the FIFA Golden Ball Award."

Everyone couldn't help but lean forward slightly.

Although Messi and Ronaldo both know that there is a high probability that they will be runners-up.

But at this moment, he couldn't help but show his anticipation.

Messi dreams of winning his sixth Ballon d'Or

Ronaldo dreams of tying Messi's number of Ballon d'Or wins.

FIFA President Infantino was invited to present the award.

Although Infantino already knew the result.

But he still pretended to take a small note, opened it, took a look, and showed a momentary surprise.

Then he looked up and took the phone.

At the same time, someone brought the Golden Ball and stood next to Infantino.

Infantino took a look at the golden goal, then said with a headache: "I know we have many outstanding players. In the past year, many players have performed very well. Fortunately...it is not my task to choose a player to win the Golden Ball, otherwise I will have difficulty in choosing."

Infantino made a dry joke.

Many people below laughed knowingly.

Yangguang looked at Melo on his left and right.

really.

The two men didn't laugh either.

I'd say this shit is nothing funny.
Sunshine curled his lips.

"Who is the winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or in 2017?"

Infantino paused.

Keeping the suspense alive increases suspense, whets people's appetite, and also allows everyone to focus more.

Sure enough, following his pause.

Everyone is looking forward to it.

on the TV screen.

A picture-in-picture of the three candidates appears on one side.

All three of them were smiling.

Looks quite exciting.

Infantino also knows that not many people want to see him keep the suspense going.

So he coughed: "It's the sunshine!"

Boom, boom, boom.

Sound rang out in the background.

on the TV screen.

The image of sunshine suddenly filled the entire screen.

Yangguang stood up, shook hands with Messi and Ronaldo on his left and right, and then strode towards the podium.

In the awards hall.

Everyone stood up.

Applause for the new Ballon d'Or winner.

"The results are out! It's Yangguang! Yangguang won the FIFA Ballon d'Or! Congratulations to Yangguang! He made history! He made his own history, the history of Chinese football, and the history of Asian football!!"

He Wei was extremely excited, and his voice was trembling.

Golden Globe Awards
Although I had anticipated this before and was mentally prepared.

But at this moment.

He Wei is just like all the fans in China.
It feels like being in a dream.

This is unbelievable!
Chinese football, which is extremely weak, actually produced a Golden Ball winner.

What is even more incredible is that.
This Golden Globe winner has even won the Golden Globe.

He has not even played a single game for the senior national team.

"Finally the dust has settled!"

"It's sunshine! It's definitely sunshine!"

"Hahahaha!"

"Can those stupid people like Zhuxie, all of them combined, be equal to the contribution of one toe of Yangguang in the field of football?"

"Mr. Golden Ball! Sunshine!"

Chinese fans were extremely excited.

on the TV screen.

The sun has arrived on the podium.

His figure was reflected on the golden ball.

Infantino raised his head and looked at the tall Chinese man with a smile on his face.

In his heart.

This Chinese man would be his ally.

Raising the status of sunshine can help enhance the influence of football in Asia and in China.

This will indirectly increase the influence of FIFA. As FIFA's influence increases, UEFA's influence will decrease relatively.

"Congratulations, Yang. You are the first Asian to win the Ballon d'Or! Your winning proves that football is a truly global sport. Your achievements will inspire the world, especially the children in Asia and China. You will become their idol and role model. You will become a symbol of football in Asia and even the world!"

Infantino finished his polite remarks.

Then he handed the Golden Globe to Sunshine.

Sunshine accepted the Golden Ball and took a photo with Infantino with a smile.

Click, click, click.

offstage.

The flashbulbs of the cameras in the reporters' hands kept flashing.

Wait until the photo is taken.

Sunshine came to the microphone.

As per usual.

The new Ballon d'Or winner is going to ask Fabio for his own acceptance speech.

Yangguang smiled as he held up the Golden Ball Award, held the microphone in his hand, and said with a smile: "Thank you to the media, coaches, and captains of national teams from various countries who voted for me."

"I think you are the ones who really understand football..."

(End of this chapter)