No. 256 The Storm Rises
At this time, former Portugal national team coach Scolari also came out to publicly support Jonker: "Jonk is a player who can never imagine what crazy moves he will make next, he is great enough!" He's an extraordinary talent and the World Footballer of the Year is definitely him! ”
The Portuguese media didn't know what to think, and they began to hype, and the object of their hype was Cristiano Ronaldo, thinking that Manchester United No. 7 also had a chance to win the World Footballer of the Year, however, almost everyone can understand that this time, Cristiano Ronaldo is still just the fate of accompanying the prince to study.
However, of course, the Portuguese media also know that there is still Jonk in Portuguese football today, but compared to Jonke, Cristiano Ronaldo needs the support of the domestic media more!
If Cristiano Ronaldo has any chance, it is next year, Jonk is seriously injured, not optimistic estimates to rest for half a year, Cristiano Ronaldo has recovered from injury, he will be the best choice for Manchester United's new attacking core in the absence of Jonck, this is Cristiano Ronaldo's opportunity.
In addition, Italy's "Roma Sport" said an interesting statement, "Roma Sport" believes that Jonk previously won the European Footballer of the Year, and won the European Golden Ball Award for a second time, which is also in a sense, but it shows that it is difficult for him to win the World Footballer of the Year, and this year's World Footballer of the Year and European Footballer of the Year should be won by two people, so as to have more influence.
However, the French newspaper "Team", which is the host media of the European Ballon d'Or, also expressed its opinion on the hype of the World Footballer of the Year winner, "Team Daily" believes. Now the reason why the media continues to hype Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, especially the Argentine player Messi, has the possibility of becoming the world footballer. It's because FIFA doesn't want the World Footballer of the Year award ceremony in Zurich to lose suspense too soon. Suspense is the most important reason for attracting fans. Once the suspense is lost, the world's huge Cristiano Ronaldo fans and Messi fans are probably not so enthusiastic to pay attention to this awards party.
Only attract enough eyeballs. That's what FIFA wants to see the most.
On January 9, 2009, in the evening, a luxury RV stopped at the entrance of the red carpet of the Zurich Opera House in Switzerland, and media reporters immediately flocked to it, they had done their homework in advance, because Jonk was still recovering from his injury and needed to come to the award ceremony in a wheelchair, so FIFA also arranged this luxury RV for Jonk. Aspects of Joan Ke traveling.
The flashing lights flickered, and Nana pushed Jonker's wheelchair down the red carpet, which was the third time Jonk had participated in the FIFA awards ceremony, and he was also last year's World Footballer of the Year winner, and Jonk was very familiar with the Zurich Opera.
Sitting in a wheelchair, he occasionally greeted some FIFA and UEFA dignitaries and football legends.
Everyone also came up and bent down to shake hands with him, asked about the recovery of Jonck's right leg with concern, and wished him a speedy recovery.
on the channel. Jonk met FIFA Executive Committee member Beckenbauer. To his surprise, Beckenbauer was already about to leave, and when he saw Jonk, he turned back.
Beckenbauer took Jonker's hand. "Thank you for a great game for the fans. ”
Jonk smiled and said, "I'm a professional footballer, that's my duty. ”
Beckon patted Jonker on the shoulder and smiled and said something that surprised Jonk. "The door is open to you at any time."
Jonk was stunned, but. Still responded politely: "It's an honor to be appreciated by a team like Bayern Munich. I'm happy in Manchester right now. ”
Beckenbauer smiled and said nothing more.
AC Milan legend Baresi, former Inter Milan coach Mancini, Barcelona president Joan Laporta, Real Madrid president Calderon and others also greeted Jonker warmly.
As one of the candidates for World Footballer of the Year and Miss World Football, Jonker's seat is in the first row, Nana pushes a wheelchair, and Miss World Soccer candidate Marta helps Nana support Jonk in his seat. Marta, dressed in a low-cut evening dress, is eye-catching and changes her image on the football field.
Messi got up and shook hands with Jonker, and Cristiano Ronaldo also walked over and hugged Jonker. Perhaps knowing that there must be nothing to do with him today, Cristiano Ronaldo seemed very relaxed, and from time to time whispered with the AC Milan star Kaka next to him, the official language of Brazilians is Portuguese, and there is no problem with the communication between the two.
The host of today's awards party is a FIFA secretary general, Valck, and Dutch star Van der Vaart's wife Silvia, a famous beauty, she wore a lilac crow's feet low-cut evening dress on stage, blonde hair, looking very sexy.
The video on the big screen first reviewed the men's and women's football competitions and developments at FIFA over the past year.
After that, FIFA President Sepp Blatter and FIFA Vice President and UEFA President Michel Platini delivered speeches on stage.
Then, the representative of the 2010 South Africa World Cup Organizing Committee came to the stage to introduce the preparations for the South African World Cup, next summer is the South African World Cup.
First up was the Football Promotion Award, a new award this year, and the President of the Palestinian Football Federation took the stage to receive the award. People also gave a round of applause to this old man who has contributed to the development of football in war-torn Palestine.
Immediately after the awards ceremony, the first official award announced, the Fair Play Award, was announced. FIFA Vice President, CAF President Hayatu and FIFA Executive Board Member Ozik announced that the final winners of the Fair Play Award were Turkey and Armenia.
The next award was a collective award, which was presented to the U.S. women's soccer team with FIFA official Harper, FIFA President Sepp Blatter and FIFA Vice President Warner. U.S. women's soccer team member O'Reilly accepted the award on behalf of the team.
2008 FIFA Most Improved Award...... FIFA Lifetime Achievement Award ......
The winners of the various awards came out one by one.
Miss World Football and World Footballer of the Year were the finale, and FIFA Executive Committee member Beckenbauer took the stage to present the Miss World Football Award. For this award, Brazilian women's football player Marta and Germany's female player Prinz. and Christiane, also from Brazil, are among the favourites.
Finally, Beckenbauer announced that Marta won the 2008 Miss World Football award, which is also the second time Marta has won the Miss World Football award, and is the second time that Marta has won the Miss World Football Award.
After the award of Miss World Football, the most eye-catching award is the World Footballer Award, which is also the finale of the annual FIFA Awards Ceremony.
The top five players are all but Jonker. The others are Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi and Spanish star Fernando Torres.
Among them, Kaka and Torres have the most peaceful mentality, and in 2008 AC Milan's record was terrible, and the national team did not play, he had no hope at all. As for Fernando Torres, Liverpool did not win any titles last year, and he also finished in the top five thanks to his table at the European Championships, but Spain only reached the last four, which also made Torres uncompetitive.
Furthermore. Cristiano Ronaldo is also relatively calm, he knows that whether it is for club or national team, Jonk is pressing him. There is no hope for himself.
As the media said, Barcelona's Argentine star Lionel Messi is the only one who may pose some threat to Jonker's re-election as World Footballer of the Year.
"Why didn't you join Manchester City? Otherwise. We'll be able to meet at the game. Cristiano Ronaldo joked about Kaka.
Kaka laughed and said nothing, this question. No matter how he answered, it was not good. In his heart, Kaka doesn't look down on Manchester City. This is the reason why he did not choose Manchester City in the end, of course, Manchester City's world-class annual salary still made the Brazilian golden boy tempted, but in the end, he still chose to refuse the invitation of the Arab rich.
Next to Messi is Torres, both of whom speak Spanish, and Torres is from Atletico Madrid, and Messi has often played against each other in La Liga before, so the two are quite familiar.
Torres knew that he was the most hopeless of the five, so he approached tonight's award with a flat attitude, Torres glanced at Jonker, whispered in Messi's ear, and said: "Tonight, you are the only one who can make an impact on Jonker." ”
"It's all media hype." Messi kept a clear understanding, he said, "Barcelona did not win the league title, lost to Manchester United in the Champions Cup final, I only won the Olympic gold medal, but the impact is too small. "Messi knows very well that the world footballer of the year is none other than Jonker, Jonk won the European Cup, and the European Champions Cup, no one can compare to Jonker's table, he knows that although he is very stable, but this is not a table that can win the award, it depends on the glory of the championship.
In the five candidates for Footballer of the Year, all the guests and the audience, as well as the anxious, nervous anticipation and attention of more than a billion fans around the world.
Former German soccer superstar Matthaus smiled and walked to the podium at the Zurich Opera House as a special guest to reveal the first step in the biggest suspense of tonight's FIFA awards ceremony, reading out the names of the players who scored fifth and fourth places.
Mateus smiled politely and picked up a sealed envelope, which Pele tore open as countless pairs of eyes from fans around the world watched. Glancing at the name on the card: fifth place was Fernando from Liverpool. Torres! Congratulations!!
Torres stood up and bowed to everyone, feeling uncomfortable, and was in first place, and congratulated a fart.
Then, Mateus read out the name of the fourth place, it was the Brazilian star Kaka from AC Milan, and Kaka also bowed to everyone politely, he already knew that he had no chance this year, and his heart was quite calm.
Next, as the guest of the biggest name of the night, the Brazilian football king Pele slowly walked to the podium.
He took out the sealed envelope and opened it. After a glance, the old guy smiled slyly at first. Then he coughed lightly and said: "The third place winner of the 2008 World Footballer of the Year is - Cristiano Ronaldo from - Manchester United!" ”
Bailey was going to lose everyone's appetite. However, everyone knew that Jonker could not be third anyway, so everyone ignored the self-satisfied king.
Cristiano Ronaldo's face changed, and he immediately got up with a smile and walked towards the rostrum, he thought that he could overwhelm Messi tonight and win the second place, but he didn't expect it to be the third.
Receiving the crystal trophy symbolizing third place from Silvia's hand, Cristiano Ronaldo and Silvia embraced. Stand on the podium.
Then, Pele took out an envelope again, and this time, everyone raised their spirits, this is the name of the second place, although it is the second place, but since the second place is out, then tonight's World Footballer of the Year winner is obvious.
"The second place in the 2008 World Footballer of the Year award is: Argentine star Leo from Barcelona. Andres. Messi!! Congratulations, Messi! ”
Messi sighed lightly, he still had the glimmer of expectation of the upset, when he heard that he was second. With a slight regret, Messi shook hands with Jonker very politely, and then bowed slightly to the audience. He walked to the rostrum and took the crystal trophy for second place from Sylvia's hand. And Cristiano Ronaldo hugged again.
There is no suspense anymore, in fact. The suspense has always been just hyped up by the media.
When Bailey read out Jonker's name and invited him to come on stage to receive the trophy, the audience burst into a loud applause, which was given to Jonk.
TWO ON-SITE STAFF MEMBERS HELPED NANA TO HELP JOAN INTO A WHEELCHAIR, AND NANA PUSHED THE WHEELCHAIR TO THE PODIUM.
Pele smiled and bent down to hand the 'World Footballer of the Year Trophy' to Jonker with solemn hands, and then gave Jonk a hug and said in English: "Congratulations, Jonk." ”
Jonk took the trophy and said with a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Ball King." ”
Pele smiled and said, "Work hard, and you will become the king of the ball." ”
At this time, the host Sylvia walked over, and she handed the microphone to Jonk very politely, and Jonk needed to give an acceptance speech.
JONK SMILED AT NANA BESIDE HIM, HANDED THE TROPHY TO NANA, GOT UP SLIGHTLY, BOWED TO THE AUDIENCE, SAT DOWN, SAT IN A WHEELCHAIR, AND SAID, "IT'S A HAPPY MOMENT, IT'S A WONDERFUL FEELING TO WIN THIS AWARD FOR THE SECOND TIME." Hehe laughed, and Jonk said humorously, "Perhaps, I made another history and became a player in a wheelchair to receive this award." ”
There was a burst of laughter at the scene, they still admired Jonker for being able to look at this serious injury very calmly, many players, after suffering a serious injury, are very low, even slumped, but Jonk is not like this, he is very strong, and you can see confidence in Jonk's eyes.
At this time, among the guests on the scene, Beckenbauer, Laporta, Calderon and others all showed thoughtful expressions, and Jork's optimism and strength made them appreciate Jonk even more, which is a quality that a great player must have.
"Last year was a fantastic year, we won the highest honour for the club and the Delaunay Cup in Portugal, and I think that's the biggest reason why I won the World Footballer of the Year award, and here I would say that this trophy belongs not only to me, but also to my team-mates, it is a team effort. This includes the coaching staff, teammates and team staff...... At the same time, I would like to dedicate myself to my friends and thank them for their help and support. Thank you. ”
The audience applauded.
The news of Jonker's re-election as World Footballer of the Year made headlines in the media the next day, and the footage of him in a wheelchair and smiling confidently lifting the trophy of the World Footballer of the Year touched many fans.
After winning the European Ballon d'Or for a second time, Jonk won the World Footballer of the Year award, which also brought Jonk's popularity and influence to a climax.
Although he is still in a wheelchair to recuperate, this does not affect Jonker's influence in the slightest.
At the FIFA awards ceremony, the old Brazilian football king Pele said to Jonker, "Work hard, and you will become the king of the ball." This sentence also caused a frenzy in the media, in the eyes of everyone. Is this the inheritance of the old and new champions?
At this time, the Glazer family was naturally the happiest. The 'devaluation' of Jonker, which they feared, did not materialize. However, thinking of Jonck's unpredictable state after recovering from injury, the Yankees fell into deep thought again.
After lunch, Jonk sat on the sofa in the living room and watched TV, and the sports news was full of recent winter transfer news.
In the transfer market, the Big Four are far less enthusiastic about recruiting than they are hungry for titles. Manchester United, despite suffering a large number of injuries, are back from injury with Cristiano Ronaldo returning from injury. The old Scottish man did not make any decent reinforcements, only ate the 22-year-old Tosic, the 17-year-old Rajjdzic and the 21-year-old De Laiter, obviously the lord is planning in the future, these transactions are expected to play a big role in the second half of the season, but Manucho, who was introduced last winter, was "sent" to Hull City on loan for training.
This season, Liverpool's record has since strengthened, and more than halfway through the schedule, they are now at the top of the table, in the winter transfer market. Liverpool is very steady, also out of more and less in, the Reds have only brought in one new signing, and he is still a 17-year-old young player Parson. What brought the media attention to the "Reds" was that they "returned" Robbie Keane, who was brought in last summer for £20.3 million, to Tottenham for another £15 million on the day of the trade deadline. Pennant also joined Portsmouth on loan.
Chelsea, who signed Nicolas Anelka last winter, have significantly restrained their investment this year, and if it weren't for the last-minute "poaching" of Quaresma from Inter Milan, the introduction of Torre (Bayer Leverkusen Under-19s) and Mancieni (Wolfhampton) alone would not have attracted much attention. However, the departures of Bridge and Cudicini to Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur respectively have been the focus of the Blues' moves in the transfer market this winter.
Arsenal, which has invested a limited amount in the transfer market in recent years, has struggled to buy Arshavin this time. In the case that the Associated Press has already announced the closure of trading. After some more negotiations, the trip was finally made, and the £14.5 million price tag turned out to be the biggest big deal by the big four in the winter transfer market so far. However, the legitimacy of the deal remains in question.
This winter, the transfer market has become interesting because of Manchester City's strength.
Chelsea's Abu Abou relented, while Manchester City's Abu Dhabi (consortium) took up the baton and continued to maintain the Premier League's wealthy face.
Manchester City first offered 100 million euros to make a transfer soap opera to buy AC Milan's Brazilian player Kaka, it is said that the Brazilian players were once very close to Manchester City Stadium, and AC Milan executives also intended to promote this transfer, in Kaka's body for a huge amount of money, however, at the last moment, Kaka himself politely declined Manchester City's invitation, Manchester City's grand plan failed.
After the failure to buy Kaka, Manchester City did not stop in the winter transfer market because of the setback, they still threw nearly 60 million euros in the winter transfer market, including the German side of the German side from Hamburg to offer 16 million pounds, about 19.5 million euros, and the British media estimated 18.3 million pounds, which also makes De Jong the Premier League's winter transfer market so far In addition, Bellamy's 15.5 million euros, Bridge's 13 million euros, and a goalkeeper Given, Manchester City is also willing to pay 9 million to buy, Manchester City has set off a storm of acquisitions.
After bringing in Robinho for a whopping €43 million last summer, the Arabs still have no intention of stopping this winter. The investment of nearly 60 million means that Manchester City has become the most bleeding consumer in the European transfer market this winter, and even Real Madrid has only spent 41.5 million euros.
With three days to go until the end of the winter transfer window, all eyes are on Manchester, where the undercurrents are surging.
"For the sake of your career, I think you should think about it!" Mendes reminded Jonk that he had come to Manchester shortly after Jonk's surgery.
As for Manchester United's American boss wanting to sell Jonk for a sky-high transfer fee, Jonk has already learned from Mendes.
The American boss thought very well, on the one hand, announcing that Jonck's recovery from injury was ideal, and on the other hand, announcing that Jonk was not for sale, but privately selling Jonk to other wealthy families.
However, the Yankees can't help but underestimate the veterans of other giants who are already familiar with player transfers. (To be continued......)