"This is the second time I've been sitting in the middle of this news hall, and I feel extremely honored."

Like in previous years, FIFA arranged five candidates to attend a press conference before the awards conference.

This time, Yang Yang sat in the middle, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaca on one side, and Messi and Torres on the other side, which seemed to confirm the outside world's speculation about the award.

The man sitting in the middle won the award!

Yang Yang gave very high evaluations to the other four candidates. He believes that Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Kaca and Torres are all the most outstanding superstars in the world. They all have super strength and are qualified to win this grand prize tonight.

"Being able to be shortlisted is the best proof in itself."

On the contrary, Yang Yang said in a low-key manner that he was not clear about whether he could win the award, because the votes were not in his hands. At the same time, he also said that if someone else won the award, he would be very happy and sent his blessings as soon as possible.

"The past year has been a whole new journey for me. I encountered the first low in my career and the goal drought, but I helped Liverpool win the first Premier League championship in history, which is of extraordinary significance and is full of wonderful memories for me and my team."

When asked by the media, both the outside world and the fans believed that Yang Yang had a very high probability of winning the award. Yang Yang smiled and said that he didn't care. "I think I'm just trying to show myself, exert my state and strength, and help the team as much as possible."

"Even now, I am still full of hunger. I will try my best to constantly motivate myself and become stronger. Although it is very difficult, I know that my team, my teammates and all the fans who support me, they all want to see it."

...

Messi's chance of winning this year is actually very slim, because he has been empty-handed in the past season, and has no results or performance, so it is basically impossible for him to win the award.

In an interview with the media, Messi said that the person he is most optimistic about is Yang Yang.

“He has been incredible over the past few years, and I have asked myself countless times if it is possible to do it like him, but in fact, when I feel like I have done it, he has done better and better.”

"He is always improving, always full of desire, and this is what I think is the most terrifying and powerful thing about him."

Kaka also believes that Yang Yang has a better chance of winning the award.

"I have experienced it myself. I reached a certain level in 2007, but then due to injuries and many other reasons, my condition has declined one after another. Even now, I have not been able to get back to my best condition at the time."

"But because of this, I know better than anyone else that it is very difficult to maintain a top-level level like Yang Yang for a long time. It requires overcoming injuries, overcoming one's own psychology, and overcoming all kinds of unfavorable factors. But Yang Yang did it, and he is still making continuous progress, which is very admirable."

Torres believes that Yang Yang and Ronaldo are both the strongest players in the world, and it is natural for them to win the award.

As for the Portuguese, he smiled and said that he thought Yang Yang could win the award, "But my ambition is still very great."

Yang Yang smiled and stretched out his hand at Cristiano Ronaldo, and the two held each other hard together.

In the final stage of the interview, Yang Yang stood up and hugged and shook hands with the competitors around him one by one.

At this moment, everyone knows that there is basically no suspense about Yang Yang winning the award.

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The awards ceremony is still held at the Zurich Opera House.

Yang Yang was still wearing a dark Armani suit and Su Ye appeared at the venue in a plain dress, which once again attracted the attention of all media reporters in the audience.

After entering the best outfit for two consecutive years, Su Ye’s dress this year once again received enthusiastic reactions and praise from the scene.

The entire party was the same as in previous years. Chairman Blatt gave the first speech, and then the fair competition award was awarded to the Turkish Football Association, which repeatedly made reversal miracles in this European Cup, as well as Armenia, a small European football country.

The subsequent president's special award was given to the US Women's Football Team.

The Development and Progress Award is given to the Palestinian Football Association.

The first high/climax in the game was when Miss World Football was awarded. Brazilian player Mata won the award again, which was the third consecutive time she won the title of Miss World Football.

Football Emperor Beckenbauer presented her with awards, and Mata was moved to tears again.

After the Miss World Football Award was presented, it was Mr. World Football Award, and the guest presented the award was still Pele, the king of football last year.

After the Brazilian legend came to power, he took the lead in telling a story. He mentioned that he supported Kaka last year, but unexpectedly, Yang Yang was unpopular, so he didn't dare to say it again this year.

"From Brazil to Europe, even just now, many media reporters asked me who I was more optimistic about between Yang Yang and Cristiano Ronaldo, but I never dared to answer because I was afraid."

Bailey's words made everyone burst into laughter.

Even Yang Yang and Ronaldo, who were originally nervous, looked at each other and smiled at each other, greatly diluting the tension in the venue.

"Frankly speaking, in terms of emotions, I should support Cristiano Ronaldo more because his name is Ronaldo. We naturally feel a sense of closeness, but at the same time, reason tells me that I also like Yang Yang very much because of his style and comprehensiveness on the court, which has brought me a very strong stimulation."

"Every time I watch Yangyang's game, I have the urge to play with him. This feeling is wonderful and I like it very much, so I really can't make a choice."

When Bailey said this, he waved his hand and immediately started playing short videos of five candidates on the big screen behind him.

After the short film was broadcast, all five players appeared on the big screen, and Yang Yang was still placed in the middle.

"Okay, no matter how difficult it is to make a decision, I have to give an answer tonight."

As he said that, Bailey took out the envelope in his hand, took out the card from it, and then laughed twice, and the audience was nervous.

"In 2008, FIFA World Footballer, the winner was..."

As Bailey finished speaking, almost everyone in the audience held their breath.

Perhaps, many people have guessed the result before, maybe, they all feel that there is no suspense, or they all believe that FIFA has given a clear hint...

But at this moment, they still felt nervous.

On the big screen, the five candidates all looked solemn. Even Messi, Torres and Kaka, who seemed to be uncompetitive, obviously they all felt the atmosphere on the scene, and they might even feel a little expectant in their hearts.

What if something happens to a sudden miracle?

This is the World Footballer!

But Bailey's subsequent shout gave the final result.

“…Yang Yang!”

Yang Yang!

The echoes floated in the Zurich Opera House, and at this moment, the whole audience was silent.

Yang Yang jumped up from his position almost like a conditioned reflex, and looked very excited.

Immediately afterwards, he walked over and hugged Su Ye next to him, followed by Messi, Ronaldo, Kaka, Torres and others, and hugged the Gerald and his wife sitting in the back row, thanking them for their support.

When Yang Yang quickly walked up to the podium, he held Bailey's hand hard again and hugged the Brazilian King of Football.

Last year, Bailey chose to support Kaka, but Yang Yang did not hate him at all. On the contrary, he was very grateful to Bailey.

This year, he also thanked Bailey for not saying anything to support him, otherwise the result might be different.

When he solemnly took over the World Footballer's trophy from Bailey, the warmest applause and cheers since the opening, and everyone was cheering for Yang Yang's performance.

"This is the honor you deserve, child!" Bailey congratulated Yang Yang on winning the award.

"Thank you!" Yang Yang thanked him in emotion.

Although it was his second time to win the award, he was still very excited.

This is the World Footballer, who would think too much?

Yang Yang followed Bailey's gesture and came to the microphone. He wanted to say something, but suddenly he choked up.

"Sorry, give me a few seconds." Yang Yang apologized.

A burst of warm applause came again at the scene.

"Thank you everyone, thank you FIFA, thank you everyone, thank you very much for your support!"

After saying that, Yang Yang took two steps back and bowed deeply to thank him.

Thunderous applause sounded again at the scene.

"Although this is the second time I have won this award, I am still very excited. This is a huge honor for me."

"Here, I have to thank Liverpool, coach Benitez, Yesterdam, Gerald, Carragher, Xavi Alonso, Mascherano, Kuyt, Aurerio... Thanks to all my teammates, without you, there would be no award, tonight it belongs not only to me, but also to you."

"I also want to thank Ajax, Ronald Koeman, Van Gaal, Van Basten, John Rep, and my former teammate Ibrahimovic, because I know that if I don't thank him, he will definitely call me and scold me later."

There was a burst of laughter on the scene, and everyone knew that Yang Yang had a close relationship with the Swedish center.

"And thanks to Sneider, to Fermulen, to all Ajax teammates, to thank you!"

"I will always remember everything I've been through in Liverpool and Ajax, remember each of you."

"In the end, I also want to give this award to my family, my parents, Su Ye, and all my relatives and friends who care about and love me. It is your support that has given me the strength to keep me going until now."

Yang Yang retreated again and bowed, and there was warm applause again at the scene.

"Although this is the second time I have won this award, I still don't feel satisfied. I am still full of desire. I hope to continue to work hard and become stronger. I hope I can still appear on this stage next year, the year after tomorrow, and even every year from now on."
Chapter completed!