Wang Ai’s previous silence was actually thought-provoking.
After captain Terry and deputy Lampard expressed their welcome to Ballack, Wang Ai, who is Chelsea's top scorer in the league and the Champions League, should have also stepped forward to cooperate with the club's signings and welcome Ballack, even if it was
Be cautious, even if you are not optimistic, at least say something like, "Barack is a world-class star, and it is an honor to play with him."
However, Wang Ai said nothing... Not speaking when it was time to speak is also an attitude in itself.
In fact, before the news came out that Ballack was about to join Chelsea, Leonie, a senior member of the German League, made a special call to remind Wang Ai that Ballack was coming, and there was still the issue of the same number between the two of you.
.In this case, if Wang Ai takes the initiative to welcome Ballack, it will easily create an illusion for the club, an illusion that Wang Ai may give in.
Jersey No. 13 has no special meaning for Wang Ai. Apart from representing the secret feeling of defeating Westerners, it has nothing to do with Wang Ai's competitive value or commercial value. Some sponsors even suggested that Wang Ai change his jersey.
Number. However, in teams, especially in professional leagues with highly developed businesses, even if the jersey number itself has no meaning, the concession or insistence on it is meaningful.
The spirit of competitive sports is to advance without retreating. If you choose to give in at this time, you will never be praised like in Chinese society. Instead, you will be ridiculed and questioned, and even damage Wang Ai's image and damage Wang Ai's economy.
income.
And Ballack is not obsessed with the No. 13 jersey itself. Even if Ballack himself is a bit superstitious, his agent would not think so. The competition with Wang Ai is a way to reflect Ballack's superstar status. In layman's terms,
It is said that Ballack, who first landed in the Premier League and joined the championship team Chelsea, needs to step on Wang Ai to maintain his status.
The current status ranking of Chelsea stars is probably: Terry, Lampard, Drogba, Wang Ai, Makelele, Cech, Essien, Joe Cole, Crespo, Carvalho, Robben,
Duff, Ferreira, Gudjohnsen, Del Horno, Geremi, Huth, Cudicini and several Russian foreign players who rarely have a chance to play.
Ballack knew that Terry was definitely number one and Lampard was fixed at number two. Neither of these two could impact him. Drogba was Jose's favorite and the fulcrum supporting Chelsea's attacking system. The third place
His status is also relatively stable, and then there is Wang Ai, who has quickly risen in the team through scoring goals.
Ballack insists on not giving up the pursuit of No. 13. In fact, he wants to force the club and Wang Ai to make concessions and ascend to the status of Chelsea's fourth star. In this way, he will be the absolute main force in sports and get enough voice and ball rights.
, supporting his Chelsea’s highest salary of 120,000 pounds in terms of income. Of course, in terms of business, it would be better if some advertising endorsements could be snatched away from Wang Ai.
Therefore, even if the No. 13 jersey does not matter to Wang Ai, even if Wang Ai does not hate Ballack, and even likes him a little. But for all the reasons combined, Wang Ai's response can only be as sung in the national anthem:
"Face the enemy's artillery fire and move forward!"
So under great expectations, after Chelsea played Newcastle at home and won the FA Cup 2:0 on March 23, on the night when Wang Ai scored a goal, Wang Ai called the anxious Jamie, almost
Less than half an hour after receiving the call, Jamie rushed to Wang Ai's home and got the first-hand exclusive news.
The next day, the "Daily Mail", one of the top three newspapers in England, published an "exclusive interview" with Wang Ai. However, surprisingly, Wang Ai did not mention the jersey number issue throughout the interview.
, at this critical moment when the showdown was facing him in many aspects, he suddenly directed the fire towards a completely unrelated party: Henry, the King of Highbury of Arsenal.
Many people who saw the title of the report were confused. What does your Chelsea number 13 have to do with Henry?
Wang Ai said: "Congratulations to Henry for getting two assists in the last round. I also had an assist and a goal. Now we are both on the scorer list with 19 goals. I am very honored to be able to compete with Henry for the Golden Boot.
In fact, everyone knows that the two of us are competing, so it is better to make it public. Although I respect him very much, I think that the Golden Boot Award this season will belong to me, because I am younger and the King of Highbury is old.
It’s time to hand over the Golden Boot Award that he has won three times.”
Readers who bought today's "Daily Mail" had the same expression when they saw the headlines on the front page. First they frowned, and then...fuck! On the subway, in the park, in the cafe, in the office, every British person read this
After finishing the report, I thought for a moment and exclaimed.
What is this? This is a young football player who has just turned 18, challenging the King of Highbury! This is a change of dynasty for Premier League strikers! No one has ever treated Henry like this, no matter how powerful he is! The top scorer in the past
Although competition has always existed, and sometimes it can be fierce, the statements of all parties involved are moderate and non-aggressive.
How could it be like this time, when an 18-year-old youngster openly shouted that Henry was old and it was time to give way!
This unexpected and explosive news immediately made many people wonder if this was another fraud by the unscrupulous Fleet Street. But many fans, especially Chelsea fans, swore: No, don't talk nonsense, this time it is true!
Because since coming to Chelsea, Wang Ai has only accepted interviews from Jamie, a new reporter from the Daily Mail. Jamie’s name is under the headline of this article!
So, the Fleet Street bosses waved their whips and drove the reporters to Arsenal. Henry, who was training normally in the morning, heard the news from the reporters. Judging from the live TV footage, Henry
A little surprised and a little unhappy, after thinking for a moment, he nodded and said: "Since someone has challenged me, in order to protect my honor, I choose... to accept it!"
Henry's statement added fuel to the fire! The reporters immediately abandoned Henry and turned around and ran to Stamford Bridge. Unfortunately, Wang Ai was still in school. Wang Ai, who returned to Cobham after school, did not accept an interview and was asked anxiously.
He said: Let’s read the newspaper tomorrow.
Then, the next day, March 24, the "Daily Mail" published another highly anticipated interview with Jamie. The content was even more explosive. Wang Ai once again publicly shouted: "Thierry! We are not as good as
Let's take a gamble. I'll take this season's championship medal, and you take the 0304 season's championship medal as a bet. If I lose, I'll be sent to Highbury, if you lose, you'll be sent to Stamford Bridge!"
This chapter has been completed!