host must win

Chapter 453 CCTV Interview
After Yin Jun won the World Player of the Year, he did not rush back to England overnight, because he still had several interviews to be conducted the next day, so he stayed in Zurich.

The Manchester United players who had no other business flew back to Manchester overnight.Because at 17 o'clock the next night, Manchester United had a Premier League game to play. It was a make-up match for the [-]th round of the Premier League. Manchester United was a guest at Craven Farm to challenge Fulham.

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February 12, noon.

When the news that Yin Jun was selected as the 2004 FIFA World Player of the Year had already spread in China, Yin Jun accepted an exclusive interview with CCTV Football Channel in the hotel where he stayed in Zurich.

The person who interviewed him was Huang Jianqiang, a well-known host of CCTV, because he was born in Jiangzhou, and he can be regarded as half of Yin Jun's fellow villager.In addition, he often commentates on Premier League games, especially Manchester United games. CCTV specially sent him to Zurich to conduct an exclusive interview with Yin Jun.

After Yin Jun sat down and exchanged simple greetings, the interview began. Huang Jianqiang first said: "Yin Jun, once again congratulations on winning the World Footballer of the Year."

Yin Jun expressed his gratitude, and then the interview officially started. Huang Jianqiang first asked: "Yin Jun, how does it feel to be the World Footballer?"

"Well... I don't feel much, because from the time I got the trophy last night until I walked into this room, I was either being interviewed or sleeping, and I didn't have time to experience the feeling of the World Footballer..."

Under Huang Jianqiang's surprised eyes, Yin Jun smiled and said: "Haha, just kidding. In fact, this is a very wonderful feeling. To win the World Footballer is definitely the highest pursuit of all professional players. It means you have reached great heights and have been recognized by the best players and football managers in the world."

Huang Jianqiang nodded secretly, thinking that this kid could indeed speak.People say that the selection of the World Footballer of the Year is not professional enough, because the voters are captains and head coaches from various national teams around the world, unlike the European Ballon d'Or, which are all voted by professional football journalists.The quality of these national captains and head coaches varies. They vote more for fame than for professionalism.

But Yin Jun's words sound much more pleasant. After all, being able to become the captain of a team represents the person's prestige and influence in the team.And becoming the head coach of the national team is also not an easy task.

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After chatting for a while, Huang Jianqiang asked another key question: "Yin Jun, you won both the European Ballon d'Or and the World Player of Football this year. Which of the two awards do you think makes you happier?"

Yin Jun pondered: "Well, I think this is a difficult question to choose, or it is difficult to distinguish between these two awards. They are both the highest individual honors in football. The European Ballon d'Or comes from the media and comments. People’s recognition, this is of course very important and very gratifying, but the World Footballer is voted by the head coaches and captains of various countries, and I think it is also a very proud thing to be recognized by them.”

Huang Qiangjian was not surprised by Yin Jun's answer, and he asked again: "What about his two competitors, Ronaldinho and Sheva?"

Yin Jun said: "This year, whether it is the European Ballon d'Or or the World Footballer, my direct competitors are them. In my opinion, they are all one of the best players in the world, and they all have incredible talents. Talent. Shevchenko has been a superstar known in European football for many years, and he has played fantastically in Milan; Ronaldinho is a true football genius, and it is really a pleasure to watch him play. Being able to compete with them, Even beating them to win an award is definitely an unforgettable experience."

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As the interview came to an end, Huang Jianqiang raised another topic.

"The past year has been an extraordinary year for you. When do you think you are most impressed?"

Yin Jun hesitated for a moment before he said: "Whether it is winning the Premier League or the Champions League, I am deeply impressed, but what really makes me unforgettable is that I won the Asian Cup as the captain of the national team." Time! Because this is a milestone for me, for the Chinese team, and even for all Chinese people, and I will always remember it.”

Huang Jianqiang asked again: "2005 is coming soon, I would like to ask, what is your dream in 2005?"

This time, Yin Jun said without any hesitation: "Victory! And the championship! Whether as a Manchester United player or a member of the national team, I hope that through my own efforts, I will bring continuous victories to the team and then win a championship. A championship trophy!"

Huang Jianqiang was very happy and asked again: "In 2003 and 2004, you won 6 championship trophies. How many championship trophies do you think you can win in the coming 2005?"

"In 2003, I actually won 7 championships, including 6 in Manchester United and the East Asian Cup in the national team."

Huang Jianqiang laughed and said, "I really forgot about the East Asian Cup!"

Yin Jun continued: "As for 2005, I hope to win 9 championship trophies!"

Huang Jianqiang was dumbfounded, thinking that this kid really dared to think.

Now that Yin Jun mentioned 9 trophies, Huang Jianqiang naturally thought of which 9 trophies.In Manchester United, they can compete for the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League, Community Shield, European Super Cup and Club World Cup, while in the Chinese team, next year they can compete for the East Asian Cup and Confederations Cup!
Manchester United has won the Premier League and the Champions League for two consecutive years. If they win next year, it will be the three consecutive Premier League and Champions League, which is unimaginable.

What is even more unimaginable is the Confederations Cup!

This is a football match involving eight teams including the champion of the European Cup, the champion of the America's Cup, the champion of the African Cup, the champion of the Asian Cup, the champion of Central America and the Caribbean, the champion of the previous World Cup and the host of the next World Cup. Known as a preview of the World Cup.Those who can participate are all the best from all continents. To win the championship, the difficulty is not much less than that of the World Cup.

"The Premier League or the Champions League, which one do you want to win?"

"The Champions League is undoubtedly the most important trophy, but the Premier League is also very important, because in my understanding, Manchester United is a very unique team with its own tradition and spirit. Extraordinary significance. Of course, no matter which one I get, I feel very happy, and of course it’s best to get both.”

(End of this chapter)