Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 444 FIFA Awards! Personal honor grand slam! (Ask for monthly ticket)
December 12th is destined to be another busy day.

Chen Yufeng started packing up in the morning and took a flight to Monaco at noon, preparing to attend the FIFA Annual Awards Ceremony.

Well... I came once last year, but I left a lot of regrets.

This year, he may be able to make up for these regrets.

Although he had not had close contact with anyone from the organizer before, he knew very well that he could not escape the FIFA grand prize.

When your job is going very smoothly and everything you pursue comes one after another, you won't worry about whether you will have the final honor.

If it's yours, it's yours and you can't run away.

"A little tired."

After getting off the plane, Chen Yufeng sighed.

After becoming famous, there are more and more award ceremonies and interviews. Running around is naturally very tiring.

Life has a rhythm. Once this rhythm is broken, everyone will feel uncomfortable. This discomfort will affect the body and make the body feel tired.

Fortunately, he knew what he was participating in and what he would gain.

This contradicted his inner resistance to exhaustion.

More than ten minutes later, Chen Yufeng got into the organizer's car and headed to the venue where the banquet was held.

"There's no suspense about this year's best coach, right?"

He suddenly thought of Ranieri, the coach who had completed the miracle of four crowns for Leicester City with him half a year ago.

After winning the best coach in the 1516 season, the best coach in the 1617 season should also be his.

There is no other reason. Leading a small club like Leicester City to win four crowns is an immortal miracle.

In the years when immortal miracles exist, the group of people who create immortal miracles must be the most dazzling and eye-catching.

"I just don't know if Mahrez, Vardy and others can make it into this year's best team. In the frontcourt, there will be a lot of competition unless we form a 4-4-2 formation."

Chen Yufeng thought again of Vardy and Mahrez, the FIFA Team of the Year, which is also an important award.

Everyone doesn't value this award that much, it's just based on some people, such as Ronaldo and Messi.

If you put this award on other players, then you know how important this is!

This is a summary of the best eleven in football over the past year!

"Mr. Chen Yufeng, we will be at the venue soon. The emcee will tell you the basic process later. If you feel tired, the emcee will give you a private massage in a room inside the venue."

The driver suddenly turned his head and smiled at Chen Yufeng, "My work is about to be completed. Next is a personal request. Can you sign your name for me? Let's take a photo... I won't waste your time." "

"Of course." Chen Yufeng nodded.

After getting off the car, Chen Yufeng's heart became hot when he looked at the familiar conference center.

He signed the driver's name and took a photo with him.

When leaving, I heard the other party ask again: "I highly recommend you to try the Monaco girl's massage technique. It is really... lubricating."

"I will." Chen Yufeng raised his head and smiled, and made a stop gesture towards him.

Then he turned around and walked up the red carpet into the convention center with his head held high.

"Click, click, click, click!" Countless cameras flashed. Chen Yufeng's face was not red, his heart was not beating, and he did not feel any discomfort. He just strode forward.

He was used to this, used to being a public figure.

As he walked, he saw someone running up behind him.

It was Mahrez. This person wanted to give him a surprise, blindfolded him, asked him to guess who it was, and made him look embarrassed, but Chen Yufeng caught him in advance.

"What do you want to do? How old are you to be so naughty?"

When old friends met, Chen Yufeng immediately laughed and joked in the most familiar way between them.

"What do I want to do? I just want to walk in front of you. It sounds like we are very familiar with each other." Mahrez looked unconvinced again. He turned around and walked away. After taking a few steps, he suddenly turned around. , smiled and hugged Chen Yufeng.

"How are you doing lately?" Chen Yufeng asked with a smile.

"It's not bad. Every winter, after putting on gloves, I feel that I'm in particularly good condition."

Mahrez used the nickname given to him by others. After saying that, he looked at Chen Yufeng with a resentful look on his face: "You haven't seen my game? You don't even know the statistics?"

"I'm too tired, too busy, and the schedule is tight. I really can't stand it."

Chen Yufeng apologized slightly, and the two of them walked towards the conference center together.

"In the last 6 rounds, 5 goals and 2 assists." Mahrez showed off, "How is it?"

"there is……"

"Stop, stop, stop." Mahrez waved his hand to interrupt Chen Yufeng who had just spoken. "Okay, I can't explain it to someone like you. You won't understand how difficult it is for me to produce this data."

In fact, I understand very well. In the past few years, I couldn't come up with this data... Chen Yufeng smiled, and the two of them walked into the hall together without saying anything else, and were led by the hostess to their rest room.

The two waved goodbye, and before leaving, Chen Yufeng smiled and said, "I hope to see you on the podium later."

Mahrez's eyes dimmed slightly, and then he adjusted, "Don't worry, even if you are not there, there will be me."

…………

At five o'clock in the afternoon, the FIFA Awards Ceremony officially began.

Maradona stood on the stage with a female host and gave some opening speeches before awarding the award.

Maradona spoke Spanish. He did not take care of the emotions of players and owners from other countries present, and only occasionally made a few jokes in Italian skit slang. He had a better time in Naples.

Language issues are not a problem.

Because everything today will be broadcast after processing, commentators from major countries and websites have started preparing very early, and the translations have been prepared.

Maradona's words were translated into dozens of languages ​​and appeared on broadcast screens in major countries.

Among them, the live broadcast in China conducted by Qiqiudi is particularly popular.

Many Chinese fans are holding their breath, hoping to see Chen Yufeng win a Grand Slam this year and become the first Chinese player to win a personal honor Grand Slam.

The same is true for Asians. Whenever there is an award ceremony like this, the whole of Asia, especially East Asia, pays a lot of attention to Chen Yufeng.

Conservative estimates suggest that nearly 4 million viewers across Asia will watch this live broadcast.

Time passed by, and everyone was waiting for the final result to appear. People in many countries and regions stay up late waiting, and the excitement brought about by extreme anticipation keeps them awake.

"Why haven't you come out yet?"

"I just got here, is it over?"

"Has Chen Yufeng won the award?"

"Why is Maradona still talking? When will he say it?"

"It's none of my business. Why don't you blame the organizer? There have to be so many steps."

"What is there to look forward to? Isn't it already certain that Chen Yufeng will win?"

"Yeah, I don't know what to get excited about."

"You really don't understand the feeling that others want to see their favorite players succeed. Our own lives have failed, or in other words, we have not yet succeeded. I need to draw energy from my idols and see others. How do you live that kind of life, do you understand?”

"Look, who doesn't want you to see it?"

"Heizi, get out of here, day by day, don't you bother me? Do you like to come to places like this to highlight the niche of the people you like, and then feel a sense of superiority? In other words, you are a fan of Messi and Ronaldo, and you can't look down on others. good?"

"..."

Finally, around half past five. The female host next to Maradola switched to English and began to introduce the basic process fluently.

After doing all this, she walked to the podium, and a black man walked up. It was Heimdall, a famous actor from the Avengers series!

He picked up the microphone and before he could speak, the camera was already focused on his face.

The music sounded, and Heimdall's voice also sounded: "Let us welcome the 11 best football players on the planet!"

"Goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon!!"

There was a noise, and Buffon, wearing a white lining, a black suit, and a black tie, walked out from the backstage with his lips pursed.

"Right back, Dani Alves!!"

Alves, who was dressed very brightly in a floral suit, walked out with a smile.

"Left back, Marcelo!"

Marcelo walked out, took the trophy from the staff, and nodded.

"Central defender! Sergio Ramos!! Leonardo Bonucci!!"

The names of the two central defenders were called out, and Ramos walked out with a habitual expression. On the contrary, Bonucci, who rarely stood here, turned red and shook hands with the award-winning guests excitedly.

"Midfielder! Luka Modric!"

The Magic Flute with long flowing hair came out with a smile, nodded, took the trophy, and stood aside.

Heimdall changed the rhythm of awarding awards at this time. Everyone is more or less familiar with the ones in the front. The most important thing is in the back, "Midfielder! N'Golo Kante!!"

"Oh...!" There was a burst of exclamation and cheers, and many people stood up.

At the backstage exit, a small black man came out, stood up flattered, and took the trophy from the staff.

Kanter!

This is the first time he has won such an important award!

This is inseparable from his four-time crown with Leicester City and his subsequent performance at Chelsea.

This season, after buying Kante, the top players in the Premier League were obviously not used to Kante's intensity. Except for the more than 20 days when he was injured, Chelsea has maintained a winning streak for a long time. Championship momentum!
"Well done!" Ranieri in the audience stood up and applauded. He subconsciously glanced at the seats of Mahrez and Vardy.

Mahrez's seat was unoccupied, while Vardy sat in the audience.

This is……

Ranieli's expression changed, and she had a guess in her mind.

"Mahrez!"

Sure enough, then he heard Mahrez's voice.

Mahrez, who was slightly confused and suppressed his excitement, walked out while adjusting his tie.

Meet the former General Blue Fox again!

This is a relatively rare scene in the award ceremony. Players from non-rich families are rarely able to enter here.

Although Mahrez moved to the upstart team Manchester City, all his achievements were achieved in Leicester City.

"Papa papa..." Warm applause rang out, and everyone was happy for Mahrez. From grassroots to this step, he, Kante, and Chen Yufeng are the same.

In this case, there will be three former Blue Fox players at this year's awards ceremony.

This is in line with their four-championship success, and there is nothing shady or inappropriate about it.

It may be controversial, but the results have come out, right?
"Leo Messi!"

Messi also came out later. He had to come to the FIFA awards ceremony.

Otherwise, what is this, just showing off to FIFA? Let the award ceremony lose its suspense in advance?
This is definitely not allowed. If Messi was not in good form last year and didn't want to come, forget it, but you are obviously playing in the best lineup, what will happen if you don't come?
Do you need someone to collect the award ceremony on your behalf?
"Cristiano Ronaldo!"

As the former twins came out, there was another burst of warm cheers, but it still felt like they were still a little short of the mark.

Is it the reason why Chen Yufeng didn't come out?
Probably yes!

When Heimdall introduced Chen Yufeng's name, he deliberately prolonged each word. He did not take into account the reactions of Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, and just followed his own emotions, "Chen... Yu... Feng! !”

"Please give him a round of applause! Also give a round of applause to these 11 people!!"

Everyone stood up in unison. They had been waiting for Chen Yufeng to appear for a long time.

Standing ovation is a rare behavior at award ceremonies, and so far, Chen Yufeng has received this courtesy twice this year.

Chen Yufeng walked out with a smile, waved and thanked everyone, received the trophy for the best team of the year, and stood next to the 11 people.

Everyone was smiling, either sincerely or fakely, but it was just a good time to take a photo together.

After all this was over, as everyone was leaving, Chen Yufeng patted the butts of Kante and Mahrez.

"Congratulations."

He didn't say much, and he didn't need too many words at this moment. The three of them, who had gone through the most difficult period, would one day meet on the highest podium.

This is really a different kind of experience.

Ranieli in the audience kept clapping, and Vichai in front of the TV might have burst into tears.

Just like that, Heimdall quickly left the field, and Maradona and Ronaldo stood up.

This time, there was no unnecessary nonsense between the two of them.

Maradona raised the script in his hand and glanced at Ronaldo next to him, "The player who won the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2017 is..."

"Who is it?" He looked at Ronaldo next to him.

Ronaldo raised his eyebrows and stretched out his hand to indicate that you should do it.

Maradona smiled and looked at Chen Yufeng in the audience, "There is no suspense, Chen Yufeng!!"

Countless cameras at the scene immediately focused on Chen Yufeng. Everyone stood up and applauded again. Chen Yufeng also stood up and walked towards the stage again.

The applause this time was much louder than last time.

The cheers this time were much crazier than last time.

Because, as Chen Yufeng officially won the World Footballer, there is one more personal honor Grand Slam in world football! !

"Bah, bang, bang, bang, bang..." Endless applause ran through the entire stadium, and many people chatted with the people next to them with sighs on their faces.

While Chen Yufeng was on stage, he heard a lot of praise for himself.

After winning the Grand Slam, he felt slightly relieved.

"Ah... finally there is nothing missing. There are only some club and national team honors that need to be fought for." This is what Chen Yufeng is thinking.

There is a feeling of returning to nature and returning to oneness.

He suddenly understood why Ronaldinho chose to stay away from football after getting everything. He immediately told himself not to imitate Ronaldinho. This was not easy, so he should cherish it.

For various reasons, after Chen Yufeng received the World Footballer trophy, his acceptance speech was very simple, "It's been a full two and a half years, a perfect two and a half years. I can't say how fast these two and a half years have been."

"But everything went so smoothly, so smoothly that I couldn't believe it."

“What I want to say the most is to work hard to do something well, and then wait for God’s blessing. When the opportunity comes, try your best to seize it.”

"Thank you all."

Chen Yufeng bent down and bowed to everyone. He also bowed to his past self.

Because what he is most thankful for is himself.

(End of this chapter)