255th World Footballer of the Year
As a matter of friendship, FIFA President Sepp Blatter paid a courtesy call to Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, while Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson accompanied him as a guest of honor.
At the meeting, Blatter presented a commemorative gold medal and a soccer ball to Taro Aso, and Ferguson also gave the Japanese prime minister a No. 99 Manchester United shirt with Aso's name on it.
And Aso Taro didn't use an English translator, and talked happily with Blatter in English from beginning to end.
Putting away the Manchester United jersey and holding the football in his hand, Taro Aso said with a smile: "I'm looking forward to the match between Gamba Osaka and Manchester United, and hopefully we can see a good game." ”
Just before Ferguson could make any response, Aso suddenly laughed and said, "I know a lot about football." ”
At this time, the chairman of the Japanese Football Federation, Inukai on the side, said: "It deserves to be the face of a country......" It may be the first time in his life to see Taro Aso with his own eyes, and Chairman Inukai seemed very excited.
At the end of the meeting, Aso suddenly asked about Jonker's injury, and the much-criticized prime minister in Japan wished Jonk a speedy recovery and forwarded the gift he had prepared for Jonk to Guò Ferguson.
The other Japanese officials at the meeting saw clearly that Taro Aso was going to give Jonke a gift in the first place, and the Japanese officials were embarrassed. The media has been reporting that Taro Aso has been super fond of reading a shoujo manga called "Rose Girl" lately. At that time, the news spread quickly, and the animation master Hayao Miyazaki used the media to damage the prime minister: "Such a prime minister is too idiotic, what a shame for Japan." ”
No one thought that today Taro Aso would actually give Jonk a copy of the shonen manga of "The Rose Girl". This made the officials who knew about it a little embarrassed. Fortunately, neither Blatter nor Ferguson knew about it, although the two were surprised to see the image of a maid in that comic book. However, nothing was said either.
Return to the hotel. Ferguson handed over the copy of "The Rose Girl" to the team staff, and in any case, it was also a gift from the Japanese prime minister to Jonker, to keep it safe, and when he returned to Manchester, he would give it to Jonk. However, Ferguson is also a bit of a stingy and eccentric slander of Taro Aso, and will actually pass on comic books to Jonker.
At this time, Ferguson received a call from Manchester United CEO Gil.
"Alex. Mr Glazer is interested in pushing Jonk into the transfer market. ”
Ferguson couldn't sit still when he heard Jill's first words, but he didn't hear the news at all, "Jill, today is not April Fool's Day, is it?" Ferguson said with a smile.
"Alex, this is not a joke, the American boss has already decided." Jill said.
Only then did Ferguson get serious, and from what Jill had relayed on the phone, he knew the reason for the incident: the Glazer family had learned that Jonck had been seriously injured. Even after recovering from the injury, it is possible that he will not be able to recover to his best condition, so he wants to take advantage of Jonck's current fame and sell Jonk for a good price. Follow George. Glazer's thoughts. Although Jonk is still recovering from an injury, he is almost certain to win the World Footballer of the Year award in January next year. With the European Ballon d'Or and World Footballer of the Year accolades, Jonker's value should not depreciate. It may even appreciate slightly.
"Jill, what do you think about this?" Ferguson held back the anger in his heart. Secretly scolded the shameful capitalist and asked.
"Alex, I mean, I'm more supportive of Mr. Glazer's idea." Jill said without hesitation.
He is the CEO of Manchester United and needs to be responsible for the financial situation of Manchester United, the American owner of Manchester United bought Manchester United in debt, and the interest to be repaid every month is a huge debt, and he must carefully make money for Manchester United. Although Gil also knows that Jonk is the current and future banner of Manchester United, but, because of this serious injury, everything is beginning to become unclear, Gil after analyzing the analysis report provided by experts about Jonck's injury and future state recovery, believes that it is better to hope for Jonck's uncertain future, it is better to take advantage of Jonk's current sought-after sale for a good price, for Jill, he is a businessman in his bones, just from the perspective of interests to analyze and consider the problem.
Hearing Gil say this, Ferguson was immediately angry, and he also understood, perhaps, in this matter, he was alone, within the top management of Manchester United Club, maybe an agreement had been reached, and the reason why Jonck's fire sale plan had not yet started was that he did not nod his head, and they did not dare to act rashly.
Ferguson almost quarreled with Gil on the phone, and the old Scottish man almost scolded, insisting that although the injury was difficult for Jonker, it would not affect Jonker's career, and Jonk would definitely return to peak form, and pointed out that now, Jonk has become the banner and spiritual leader of Manchester United, and his spiritual role in the team, even Gary. Neville or Ryan Giggs are incomparable, and with Jonker on the pitch, Manchester United's attacking power can at least double.
"But that's before!" Gill said to Ferguson: "I admit that before the injury, Jonk was indeed the best scorer on the planet, and that kind of Jonk deserves the team's flag and spiritual leader, but after the injury, Jonk recovered from the injury, can you guarantee that he will still be that good?" Alex, we have to look at this rationally. ”
'I can guarantee him because he's the best, this kid is the greatest player I've ever seen, and that feeling is even stronger than when I saw Eric Cantona.' Ferguson exclaimed.
"I'm responsible for the club's finances, and the club can't afford to lose money from Jonker's decline!" Jill said politely.
"I'm responsible for my players, I'm responsible for the team's results, in a word, there's nothing to talk about!" Ferguson hung up the phone with a click, and then in a fit of rage, he threw the phone on the floor, breaking it apart, and the floor was littered with fragments of the phone.
Ferguson had a deep love for Jonker, and for Jonker, he had the feeling of watching his children grow and become talents, as if he had carved a piece of jade into the most brilliant gem on the planet.
Moreover, Ferguson thought he knew Jonker. That's a tough lad, even if Jonk is in trouble after recovering from injury. However, Ferguson is convinced. Jonker will definitely come out of the woods and show his hot form to lead Manchester United to win title after title.
In addition, the Glazer family's approach also made the old Scottish man feel very inappropriate, Jonk has just undergone leg surgery, and no one can say for sure what the future will be, as for the possibility that the Yankees said that Jonker's state has fallen, it is only one of the possibilities. In such a situation, it is irresponsible to hastily sell Jonk.
"Someday, I'm going to send that old man away, send him away, and don't see that rosacea again!!" George. Glazer was unusually irritable after hearing Manchester United CEO Gil report back Ferguson's resolute disagreement with the sale of Jonker. Townsend said cruel words in front of him.
However, as a close confidant of Phil. Townsend listened to his complaint without saying a word this time, without interjecting a word the whole time. He didn't flatter him either, because the club's public relations manager and spokesman for the Glazer family understands the unrivalled place of football in England better than his American boss, so he knows what Jonker means to United fans. Understand what Ferguson means to Manchester United.
"Phil, don't you have anything to say?" George. Glazer looked at his men coldly.
"Boss, I'll listen to you." Phil. Townsend sighed inwardly. He knew, in the hearts of the Glazer family. Only capital, only money is the most important. The rest of the so-called loyalty, caring, waiting, persistence, this is all shit, and the Glazer family will not tolerate the loss of capital that comes with a possible decline in Jonk's state.
Jonker certainly didn't think that there had been a rift in his four-year honeymoon with the management of Manchester United, in fact he didn't feel anything wrong, he had been playing hard, playing seriously, trying to win games and really winning great glory for the club, even with this injury, Jonker came out of the initial frustration, he has always been a stronger person, and this time was no exception.
Of course, there is also the fact that Nana has returned from South Korea, and Joan Ke learned from Nana's mouth that Nana didn't know that he was injured so strictly, and if he knew, he would have come back as soon as possible.
WHEN NANA SAW JONKER, HER EYES WERE RED, AND IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT NANA WAS GUILTY OF WHY SHE DIDN'T COME OVER TO ACCOMPANY AND TAKE CARE OF JONK IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Jonker was full of anger, but after listening to Nana's explanation, especially seeing Nana's tired face, he knew that his girlfriend was working really hard these days, and she was working hard for her dream of acting, Jonker's heart was also soft, and he accepted Nana's apology and put those unhappiness aside.
On December 18, the first semi-final of the 2008 Club World Cup was played between Manchester United and the host team Gamba Osaka, which ended in a goal shootout, with Manchester United winning 5-3 against Gamba Osaka without Jonk and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Oddly enough, in the absence of an attacking core and another attacker, Cristiano Ronaldo, United were almost desperate in attack, completely disregarding defence, as if it were not an important game like the Club World Cup semi-finals, but just an inconsequential Carabao Cup match.
And the camera also noticed that in this game, Ferguson, who had always had a blue face, roared on the sidelines from time to time, and seemed to have endless anger.
What is it that makes the old Scottish man so angry? Everyone is thinking about this.
After Manchester United's 5-3 victory over Gamba Osaka, Ferguson simply shook hands with Gamba Osaka's manager and left, not even attending the post-match press conference, which was attended by Manchester United's assistant coach McPhelan, which made Gamba Osaka very angry, thinking that Ferguson was too arrogant and disrespected them.
Manchester United defended their Club World Cup title in the final of the 2008 Club World Cup by beating Ecuador's Universidad de Quito 1-0 to defend their FIFA Club World Cup title and once again stand on top of the world.
The only goal of the game for Manchester United was Wayne Rooney, who stripped off to celebrate with excitement after the goal. The words written on the inside of the jersey were revealed, "Get well soon." Jonker! ”
At the time, Jonk was watching the game from his hospital bed. Seeing the little fat man doing this, he was also moved. However, Rooney's strip celebration still has sequelae, he was shown a yellow card by the referee on duty in this game, because the red and yellow cards of the Club World Cup are counted in the Champions League, in this case, because of the previous cards in the Champions League, Rooney will also miss the one-eighth of Manchester United away to Inter Milan because of the accumulation of yellow cards.
After the game, Jonker called manager Alex Ferguson to congratulate his team on winning the championship.
Received a congratulatory call from Jonker. Ferguson seemed delighted as he asked about Jonker's recovery, and somehow, the old Scottish man spoke to Jonk on the phone about another Manchester United legend, Eric Cantona. This left Jonk a little confused.
After that, Jonker called Rooney again, and the little fat man said to Jonk with an aggrieved face that he received a yellow card in order to 'show love' to Jonck, but he was criticized by head coach Ferguson. The snorting sound, despite the electromagnetic waves, gave Jonk goosebumps all over his body, and he felt the urge to strangle the kid.
That was when Jonk was still in his hospital bed at the London Business School. NANA WAS WATCHING THE GAME WITH JONKER WHEN THE DOOR TO THE HOSPITAL BED OPENED, AND JONK SAW A BEAUTIFUL FIGURE WALK IN. It's Miranda Kerr.
His facial expression changed a few times, calming his excitement. The words that came out were calm and surprised him. However, Jonk knew that he was rattling in his heart.
The two seem to be friends who haven't seen each other for many years, and suddenly one day they know each other's news, and they meet again after a long time, which is uneventful.
Kerr greeted Joan Que briefly, leaving a bouquet of flowers and a faint scent of Chanel No. 4 perfume at the end, which she used the same perfume as Nana.
When this beautiful girl appeared, Nana was very generous and decent, neither asking Jonk what her relationship was with this girl, nor playing with her temper, and she even exchanged phone numbers with Kerr.
AFTER KERR LEAVES, NANA LOOKS AT JONKER GENTLY, AND JONK SMILES AND SAYS, "EX-GIRLFRIEND, THE ONE BEFORE YOU." THEN HE WAITED TO ANSWER NANA'S INQUIRIES OR GET ANGRY.
UNEXPECTEDLY, NANA GRINNED AND LAY COMFORTABLY ON JONKER'S CHEST, "SHE'S STILL ALONE?" ”
Jonk was speechless for a while, he had the heart to ask how Nana saw it, and he couldn't open his mouth, but his heart was also churning, so to speak, Ke'er came here alone all these years?
However, no matter what, Jonk still let go of his thoughts, this thing is too strange today, and it is so bland, Nana seems to have a good conversation with Kerr, although Jonk is strange in his heart, but he is very smart and does not pay attention to the matter between the two women.
After surgery on his right leg, Jonk lay in the hospital bed for another week or so after consulting with a specialist, Christmas came, Jonk didn't want to spend the holiday in the hospital, the doctor checked his body, agreed, but the doctor said that he must be in a wheelchair from now on, at least a month.
Although the winter in London is not very cold, because of the heavy snowfall in Europe this year, this winter is different. Kerr was wearing an orange down jacket with lapels, a pair of teal jeans and black boots, which gave Jonk the illusion that Kerr was still the same as a few years ago, so lively, so vibrant, and so beautiful.
He didn't expect that after the two met again, they would be so calm with each other.
"It's probably the easiest Christmas I've had in years." Jonk said with a sigh. The thought that the team was playing for the devil's schedule for Christmas, and that he could only sit in a wheelchair and watch the game in front of the TV, made him exhausted.
On January 9, 2009, the Premier League was still in full swing, Manchester United began this season's FA Cup journey, and Jonker, who was still recovering from injury, flew from Manchester to Zurich, Switzerland, on a private jet to Zurich, Switzerland, to participate in this year's World Footballer of the Year selection.
If he can win the World Footballer of the Year award, he will be the World Footballer of the Year award for a second consecutive year, of course, before Jonker, there are several superstars who have won the World Footballer of the Year award, the most recent being Ronaldinho who won the World Footballer of the Year award.
However, since FIFA established the World Footballer of the Year award in 1991, no player has won the award three years in a row. So, while the English media is looking forward to Jonker winning the World Footballer of the Year for the second year in a row. is also looking forward to Jonker's early return from injury. Continue to be a good performer, and hope to win the World Footballer of the Year award next year. Standing on the top podium of individual honors for three consecutive years.
Previously, only Zidane and Ronaldo had won the World Footballer of the Year three times in history, but neither of them was re-elevated. Ronaldinho narrowly missed the World Footballer of the Year award for the third time in 2006, but that year, the eventual World Footballer of the Year winner was Italian captain Cannavaro.
Unlike the Ballon d'Or by France Football, the World Footballer of the Year is voted for by the managers and captains of the national teams of more than 190 FIFA member states.
The Times further revealed that the votes for World Footballer of the Year have been counted, but FIFA does not want to announce the list of winners in advance for commercial development purposes. On 9 January, they will hold an award ceremony at the Grand Theatre in Zurich, Switzerland, to announce this year's World Footballer of the Year winners. And the Times is even more determined that Jonker will be the winner of the World Footballer of the Year, and there will be no surprises!
The Times and the English media insisted that Jonker had already taken the World Footballer of the Year award in advance, but the Spanish media did not see it that way.
Jonker defended the Champions League title with last season's UEFA Champions League success for Manchester United, and was also the biggest contributor to England's first ever Delaunay Cup win at last summer's European Championships.
The selection of the World Footballer of the Year. Jonker, who won the Champions League and the European Championship, is undoubtedly the favourite.
However, with Jonker's serious injury, and a slump at the start of the new season. This also gave hope to the Spanish media, especially the Catalan media, to start building momentum for Barcelona's Argentine star Lionel Messi.
Messi was also very impressive last season. He led Barcelona all the way to the final of the European Champions Cup, but unfortunately lost to Manchester United with Jonk as the core, however. For the 21-year-old, this season has been perfect.
And after the start of the 2008-2009 season. Messi is even more red all the way, leading Barcelona in the league, the Champions League, and the Spanish Copa del Rey. It's all a win.
This made the Spanish media see a glimmer of hope for Messi to compete for the World Footballer, if Jonker is not seriously injured, there is almost no suspense in the selection of the World Footballer, however, with Jonker's serious injury, and Jonker's performance in the first half of the 2008-2009 season is indeed worse than Messi, the Catalan media is very excited, and they began to hype that the selection of the World Footballer should take into account a player's table for a whole year, and Messi's table in this year, The whole is more stable than Jonke.
"World Sports" commented that Messi's performance in the second half of 2008 far surpassed Jonk, and the Argentine boy is Maradona's successor, and said that the selection of the World Footballer of the Year was postponed from the previous early December of that year to January of the new year. is to examine the star's record throughout the year, and Messi's comprehensive table for the whole year is more stable than Jonke.
In this regard, the English media hit back, and "BBC" replied directly, did Messi help Argentina or Barcelona win any championships last year?
Messi also helped Argentina win a championship last year, that is, the gold medal at the 2008 Yenching Olympics, but the football competition in the Olympics has always been regarded as a chicken rib competition and has not been paid attention to by mainstream European football. The Spanish media were ashamed to mention it.
However, in any case, the Spanish media's campaign for Messi still makes people have a little new expectation for the FIFA awards ceremony on January 9, after all, compared with the previous situation when Jonk almost booked the World Footballer of the Year, there is a little bit of suspense, which is more attractive.
The Sun, which has always been not on good terms with Jonker, also stood on Jonker's side this time, and they said this: Because of Jonker's survival, Manchester United has become the most dazzling team in Europe, which is also the reason why the Premier League has comprehensively suppressed La Liga and Serie A in these two seasons, under the leadership of Jonker, Manchester United has become the first team to defend the UEFA Champions League after the Champions League restructuring, in addition, Jonk also helped England win the Delaunay Cup for the first time in history and stand on the top of Europe. Jonk has already won the Ballon d'Or for the most zào points in the past, and we don't see any chance that Jonk will not be able to win the World Footballer of the Year award.
The Times also praised Jonker, "Messi's performance is good, and Cristiano Ronaldo has also contributed to Manchester United's Champions League title, but compared to Jonck's performance last year, they are clearly far from what they did. (To be continued......)