"It is perhaps the most surprising thing for a Chinese player to stand on this podium. But, when I stand here, I don't want to say how tall and mighty I am. But, I know, at this time, there are many Chinese fans watching the live broadcast and listening to me. What I want to say is that it can make you happy, I am also happy, and can make you proud of me, and I am also proud of you!" As he said that, he waved to the camera lens.

Zhang Yang's words made the TV boil. Many fans shouted, cheered, applauded Zhang Yang, applauded him! Be proud of him! There was a warm current in their chests, and a feeling called pride!

There was also warm applause from the scene, cheering for Zhang Yang's words. The words of this young star with a rebellious personality in the eyes of many people were very sincere and unpretentious, and won everyone's recognition and respect.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I like victory, I like champions, I like…" He picked up the trophy and signaled to everyone, "This night is wonderful! See you next year!"

The applause sounded again, and some people might think that Zhang Yang's last words were a bit arrogant, but isn't this a manifestation of the vitality of a young man? If you even declare your desire for glory, then this person's achievements will be limited.

Moreover, Zhang Yang's frank performance also changed his views on him by some people who didn't like him very much.

"As Zhang Yang said, this is a wonderful night. It is a wonderful night for all Chinese fans and Chinese football. It is so happy for us to see the Xincai World Footballer on the podium of FIFA World Footballer, who is a compatriot of our own. This is a pride of Chinese fans, which is our own pride! Congratulations to Zhang Yang again! Congratulations to him!" Duan Xuan took a deep breath, "Cheer, come on, I hope that we can still hear Chinese on the podium next year!"

Finally, the results of the 2009 World Footballer's selection were announced. Zhang Yang was the World Footballer, Messi was the second place, and Cristiano Ronaldo was the third place.

Zhang Yang's score was 701 points, Messi's score was 691 points, and Cristiano Ronaldo's score was 311 points.

It can be seen that the competition between Zhang Yang and Messi is very similar to the competition for the European Golden Ball Awards. However, at that time, Messi defeated Zhang Yang with a slight advantage. This time, Zhang Yang defeated Messi with a slight advantage.

The current selection rules for Mr. World Footballer stipulate that the head coaches and captains of the national teams of various member associations of FIFA vote on the candidates of Mr. World Footballerer, each vote is filled in three candidates, and the scores are 5 points, 3 points and 1 point, but the national players cannot be selected.

According to the Times survey, Messi won a total of 10 first-ranked votes, 3 second-ranked votes and 3 third-place votes in the votes of the top ten national team coaches of FIFA. Only Brazilian national team coach Dunga, French national team coach Domeneke, England national team coach Capello and Lucio did not have Messi's name.

It can be seen that Messi is still the most popular among the votes of the head coach and captain of the national team of a football powerhouse. Zhang Yang won 6 first-choice votes, 2 second-choice votes, and 1 third-place vote in the top ten national teams of FIFA.

This is the strange thing. Zhang Yang lost to Messi in the votes of the head coach and captain of the national team of these football powers, but in the end, Zhang Yang won the votes more than Messi. So, how did Zhang Yang defeat Messi?

The Times finally revealed the answer. Many votes in the hands of many small and medium-sized countries and underdeveloped football areas were voted for Zhang Yang.

The achievements of Zhang Yang, a Chinese player in these seasons, shocked the world.

The Ligue 1 Golden Boots, Serie A Golden Boots, and Premier League Golden Boots are all obtained by setting records!

Break new Champions League goal record continuously!

These have made Zhang Yang famous all over the world! He has been regarded by many national media and fans as the representative of grassroots superstars. Zhang Yang scored goals a lot, and many goals can be recorded in history. It is worth mentioning that in the Premier League last season, Zhang Yang's feat of scoring seven goals in a single game made Zhang Yang famous. According to FIFA statistics, there are about 100 countries and regions around the world. In more than a week, Zhang Yang's feat of scoring seven goals in a single game against Aston Villa, which also made Zhang Yang's fame reach a peak!

People in small countries such as Brunei and Guyana rarely even watch the Champions League. Their perception of stars and many reports from domestic media shocked them. Zhang Yang's feat also shocked them. Although they also knew Messi and knew that Messi was the European Golden Ball Award, it was obvious that Zhang Yang's performance in setting records for several consecutive years and his feat of scoring seven goals in a single game shocked and admired them.

Zhang Yang's unruly personality, Zhang Yang's story of traveling alone in Europe, looking for his football dream, and eventually becoming famous has also become a famous inspirational story in football.

All of these have expanded their influence for Zhang Yang.

Therefore, as the Times said, although Zhang Yang is not a champion of the Champions League, his reputation in the world is already the number one person in football! Zhang Yang finally defeated Messi, who was in full swing and won the World Footballer of 2009, which is not that strange! This is also the best reward for Zhang Yang's perfect performance in the past few years.

Of course, the Argentine media, especially the Catalan media, seemed very angry about Messi's loss to Zhang Yang. They thought Messi was much better than Zhang Yang and Zhang Yang won the award, which was simply the biggest scandal of the year. The Catalan media began to question the fairness of the voting.

However, how angry the Catalans are and how they protest, these are no longer what Zhang Yang and Chinese fans are paying attention to. At this moment, whether it is Zhang Yang, Chinese fans, or Manchester City fans, they are already cheering.

The next day, all Chinese media, both sports media and comprehensive media, on this day, all the media's front-page headlines were Zhang Yang's news about the World Footballer.

Even in the "News Broadcast" that night, it took a minute to broadcast the news that Zhang Yang won the 2009 World Footballer.

"This is the highest personal glory that a football player can achieve. Zhang Yang, a Chinese athlete, stood on the highest personal podium of football in the world. He made his award speech in Chinese. This day is destined to be the most memorable moment in the history of Chinese sports! Congratulations to Zhang Yang, this is his glory and a happy day for Chinese fans!"

This is the second time that Zhang Yang has become the subject of the "News Broadcast", which is almost an unimaginable honor for an athlete.

"News Broadcast" has very important political significance in China, so some fans have also begun to speculate whether this means that Zhang Yang will return to the Chinese national team. Does the Chinese Football Association dare to refuse to recall Zhang Yang back to the national team? Impossible!

Even national media such as "News Broadcast" praised Zhang Yang. Those who can be reported on "News Broadcast" are a tall collection. At this time, the Chinese Football Association insisted on saying "Zhang Yang is a black sheep", "Zhang Yang is unorganized and undisciplined" and so on is simply a joke!

Therefore, some Chinese fans began to look forward to Zhang Yang's response to the arrival of the day when the national team was fighting in the national team's robe.

Zhang Yang didn't know what happened in China, and he didn't pay attention to it. He didn't say anything else. Even if the Chinese Football Association lowered its posture and asked him to go back, he might not have to go back. Zhang Yang is not such a easy-to-talk person.

Zhang Yang was elected as the World Footballer of 2009, which is good news for the Premier League. After Cristiano Ronaldo left the Iberian Peninsula, the Premier League still won the World Footballer of 2018, which excited the arrogant English media. They believe that this is a proof that the Premier League is still the world's number one league.

And for Manchester City, this is simply the most important moment in club history!

Manchester City fans never dreamed that their team could have a World Footballer. Well, no, before Zhang Yang, they also had a former World Footballer, that is Ronaldo. However, Ronaldo won the World Footballer before playing for Manchester City. Moreover, when Ronnie came to Manchester City, it was the end of his career, and Manchester City fans didn't feel it very deeply about it.

However, Zhang Yang is different. Zhang Yang is the captain of Manchester City. He became the World Footballer when he played for Manchester City. Moreover, Zhang Yang won the 2009 World Footballer, which is inseparable from Zhang Yang's outstanding performance last season and this season at Manchester City!

This glory belongs to ostentatiousness and also to Manchester City!

So, Zhang Yang was elected as the World Footballer, which detonated the city of Manchester, and the whole city fell into a carnival! All Manchester City fans are proud of their young captain!

On December 26, 2009, the first day after Christmas, Manchester City played at home with Stoke City in the Premier League.

Manchester City Club specially arranged an appearance ceremony for Zhang Yang. After the teams of both sides appeared, they did not go directly to the stadium, but lined up in two teams at the exit of the player channel.

Players from both teams lined up to applaud.

"Low, let's welcome us-" An excited voice sounded during the live broadcast, and then the fans of the audience shouted "Mr. World Football!"

In such a grand ceremony, Zhang Yang held the trophy of the World Footballer whom he had just won and appeared with his head high.

Zhang Yang's shining appearance immediately detonated the entire stadium!

The Manchester Municipal Stadium burst into a huge cheer. It was like an earthquake occurred.

The players of the two teams lined up to applaud!

In the stands, everyone stood up and applauded!

In front of the TV, countless fans applauded!

They screamed and called out the star's last name:

open!

open!

open!

Under the leadership of the broadcaster on the scene, tens of thousands of fans in the audience shouted loudly ten times in a row: Mr. World Football!

Number 10! It is Zhang Yang’s fan number at Manchester City! This is destined to be the greatest jersey number in the history of this team in Manchester City!

When the cheers of the fans reached their highest point, Zhang Yang made a quiet gesture.

With this gesture, the court was originally boiling like an erupting active volcano, and it was silent in an instant. In the words of the Times after the game, the Chinese prince waved his hand, and all his subjects calmed down.

"This is my trophy and it is also yours! I am the world number one, I know that everyone is proud of me now, but what I want to say is that this is not the first time, nor will it be the last time, I will make everyone continue to be proud of me, but what I hope most is that one day when I leave the stadium, I will say that I am proud of being a Manchester City player, because my comrades and I have created such a great legend!"

After saying this, Zhang Yang raised the trophy of the World Footballer in his hand!

There was a rumbling sound.

The entire court was filled with crazy cheers and screams.
Chapter completed!