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After signing with AC Milan, I will be the king of football!-Chapter 712 - 0270 Decisive Battle, Jamaican Flyer (Subscribe Please)
Next, Buffon successfully defended his title as the best goalkeeper in the world.
When Buffon stepped down, he made a point to shake hands and embrace Huang Kaiwen.
"Congratulations, Gianluigi."
Huang Kaiwen stood up and said.
"If I hadn’t faced Real Madrid, I could be standing here again next year."
Buffon said with a smile.
Huang Kaiwen sat down with a laugh.
Following that, the big screen displayed a list of 55 players, all of whom were selected for the FIFA Best XI.
As the photos were fixed one by one.
The best eleven players of the 2006/2007 season were all selected.
Goalkeeper: Buffon,
Defenders: Puyol, Terry, Cannavaro, Nesta,
Midfielders: Huang Kaiwen, Kaka, Ronaldo,
Forwards: Ronaldo, Drogba, Messi.
The bonus of being a World Cup champion still had its effects in this selection.
Although Cannavaro’s club performance wasn’t that great, he was still ranked in the best eleven.
After Ancelotti took the stage, he opened the envelope and read with a raised eyebrow, "Best coach, Fabio Capello."
Capello stood up with a smile.
After he took the stage and awkwardly shook hands with Ancelotti, he walked to the podium and said, "When I agreed to coach Real Madrid again, I never imagined it would be so successful. A signing changed everything. Throughout my long football career, during my time as a player and a coach, I’ve always heard and seen that football is a team sport, and I deeply believe that. But one great signing changed everything, and I want to say, when a player has enough strength, the game becomes very simple. Being here is due to the efforts of the club staff and myself, but I also have to thank the Real Madrid players, especially our number ten... Praise you, Kevin, there is only one of you in the world!"
After stepping down, Capello hugged Huang Kaiwen and said, "You’ve made me successful."
"We’ve made each other successful."
Huang Kaiwen said with a laugh.
All he needed was such an excellent coach.
After taking the stage, Lineker didn’t beat around the bush and directly took out the card from the envelope declaring, "Fair Play Award winner, Kevin!"
Huang Kaiwen ignored the system’s prompt and stood up to be embraced by Kaka.
"Congratulations, Kevin!"
Kaka said.
Huang Kaiwen patted Kaka’s shoulder twice and walked to the stage, saying, "If I said I never thought I’d win this award, I’d definitely be lying..."
Laughter of goodwill erupted in the Zurich Opera House.
Huang Kaiwen waited two seconds before continuing, "Many people have asked me if I was worried that missing the penalty in the UEFA Champions League final would affect the title, to be honest, I hadn’t thought about it then. I knew that was not a penalty, so I chose to miss. No sport can guarantee absolute fairness, but I am willing to contribute to the fairness and integrity of the game."
After Huang Kaiwen had finished speaking.
The Zurich Opera House erupted in the most enthusiastic applause of the day.
Not everyone can resist the temptation of trophies.
No matter what Huang Kaiwen thought, the fact was that he had deliberately missed a penalty in the UEFA Champions League final.
Next, highlights began to play on the big screen.
Everyone knew that Mr. World Football would be decided between Huang Kaiwen and Kaka.
Although Kaka had lost the UEFA Championship, achieving victory in the Copa America with Brazil was a bonus.
The legendary Pele and Blatter appeared together.
Some people looked towards Kaka.
Pele placed the trophy next to the podium.
Blatter opened it and then showed the card saying, "The winner of the 2007 Mr. World Football is Kevin!"
Huang Kaiwen stood up, embraced Kaka, and then walked again towards the stage.
He had anticipated this outcome.
"Congratulations, Kevin."
Blatter said.
"Thank you."
Huang Kaiwen nodded and said.
After shaking hands with Pele, who then handed him the trophy, Pele said, "Congratulations, Kevin, you play the most beautiful soccer in the world, and you deserve all the honors."
After embracing the legendary player, Huang Kaiwen walked to the podium.
After adjusting the microphone, Huang Kaiwen said, "Standing here once more, I still need to thank the club staff and my teammates. The coach just discussed the importance of individual contributions, so let me say something about the importance of the team. Whether it be Inzaghi, Sheva, or Raul, all are excellent forwards, and the midfielders, like my good friend Kaka, Pirlo, Guti... They sacrificed their own chances to score, which made my performances possible. Thanks to every teammate for their support; even as Mr. World Football, I’m just one member of an excellent team!"
Huang Kaiwen lifted the trophy.
The Zurich Opera House once again resounded with vigorous applause.
After leaving the stage, Huang Kaiwen high-fived many former teammates before returning to his seat.
After posing for photographs with reporters.
Kaka said with a laugh, "I have to go back and prepare for the league, you’ll probably stay in Zurich for the night, right?"
Huang Kaiwen glanced at Shakira waiting on the side and did not deny it.
The next morning.
Huang Kaiwen boarded the earliest flight.
Shakira was woken up by her agent’s call.
"Hello, what is it this time?"
Shakira asked with a hoarse voice.
"It’s good news, because of Kevin’s award, you were photographed leaving together yesterday, your prominence has started to rise again, and new endorsement deals are coming your way." the agent said excitedly over the phone.
Sure enough, associating with Kevin made the headlines.
"Really, that’s great."
Shakira said, wiping her mouth absentmindedly.
"You’re still at the hotel, right? I’ll come and get you soon."
"Okay."
Shakira hung up the phone and got out of bed to wash up.
Half an hour later, the agent came to help her pack her things.