This year's Ballon d'Or is a very controversial year, but at the same time, it is also a year that shows Real Madrid's skill.
Because of the existence of the European Cup, performance in the European war has also become a very important competition.
Beckham and Maldini tied for tenth.
Raul ninth.
Mendieta eighth.
Batistuta seventh.
Rivaldo sixth.
Nesta reached fifth.
Henry was promoted to a world-class star due to his outstanding performance in the European Cup, ranking fourth in goals.
Shevchenko reached third place with her superb performance last season.
The Ballon d'Or will ultimately be won between Figo and Zidane.
Both players' records at the club last year were mediocre and they did not reach their ideal form.
But they all led their respective countries to make breakthroughs in this year's European Cup.
Figo led Spain's golden generation to reach the semi-finals of the European Cup. This was also the first time in Portugal's history that it reached the semi-finals of the European Cup.
But it was the French team led by Zidane that defeated them.
And the French team also won the Delaunay Cup in the final game.
Zidane's disadvantage is that Henry splits the vote.
Figo's disadvantage is that he lost directly to his competitor Zidane.
But in the end, Figo received the intangible rewards of his summer move from Barcelona to Real Madrid.
With the support of Real Madrid, Figo finally narrowly defeated Zidane and successfully won this year's Ballon d'Or.
It's impossible to say that Zidane has no opinion.
This is an honor awarded by "France Football", but the Spaniards have a dominant position in this award. If it is awarded to the Portuguese, it should be awarded to the Portuguese.
To this day, Zidane can't help but think of some relevant conversations he had with Deng Kai in 1998 when he became the Ballon d'Or and World Footballer.
At that time, Zidane believed that Juventus was the best place for him in his life.
But Deng Kai doesn’t think so.
Deng Kai said that Zidane should be able to feel some undercurrents.
One day in the future, Zidane will find a place that suits him better.
Now, Zidane thinks he has found it.
There is no doubt that if Zidane was in La Liga, Figo would not be the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or.
Zidane was determined.
Because it was Figo who won the award, of course Figo would find Deng Kai from the same country to celebrate during the final photo session.
The way Deng Kai was holding the Golden Globe Award, people who didn't know it thought it was this fifteen-year-old boy who won the award.
After Deng Kai finished celebrating, he also came over to comfort Zidane.
But the two just looked at each other, and Zidane realized that his thoughts were being spied on.
"It's okay, no need to hide, Zidane." Deng Kai said angrily, "Although you were eliminated in the Champions League group stage with a humiliating result of being at the bottom of the group, this has also become the best weapon Real Madrid can use to attack you.
Talking point."
"But you know, I'm not the kind of person who has a sense of class in his eyes."
"You accepted me and respected me when I wasn't even a professional player."
"So when you are in trouble, I will only lend a helping hand. This is my character."
Deng Kai stretched out his hand.
Zidane even felt a little touched.
The layout is so high?
"Stand up, Zidane. Deng Kai, the core of Sporting Lisbon who has reached the top 16 of the Europa League so far, will never have any objections to Zidane of Juventus, who is not qualified to continue playing in the Europa League. Any contempt! I swear by my noble personality..."
Zidane slapped Deng Kai on the shoulder and didn't know whether he should cry or laugh.
Of course he wouldn't care about qualifying for the Europa League top 16, but now Juventus really can't even qualify for the Europa League top 16 because they are fourth in the group, not third in the group.
But even if Juventus is ranked last this year, no one will think that Sporting Lisbon is better than Juventus and Deng Kai is better than Zidane.
However, this is why Zidane is somewhat helpless towards Deng Kai.
This person's naivety can sometimes be a good remedy for suffering.
Zidane envies Deng Kai's mentality.
"Having said that, Portugal's population is still too small. You will still be the World Footballer of the Year in a few days." Deng Kai said a few serious words of relief.
This is also the reason why Zidane can still maintain a trace of grace.
The World Footballer of the Year values fame more, and Figo is not as good as Zidane in this aspect.
At the end of the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, reporters certainly did not forget the significance of inviting Deng Kai.
His prediction of the Champions League winner has become the highlight of the award.
Deng Kai: "This year's Champions League quarter-finals have many traditional giants, but there are also some fresh blood. I don't think this is a Champions League that only belongs to the giants. I think Valencia, who brought us surprises last year, can still do it this year. Create brilliance.”
"I also think that after Inter Milan spent a huge price of 19.5 million euros to take Robbie Keane away from the Premier League, it was the right choice to loan him to Leeds United."
"Robbie Keane is very good, and Leeds United this year is definitely a semi-final team in the Champions League. Robbie Keane has done something that even Inter Milan has not done."
"Who am I optimistic about? Arsenal has had a lot of turnover recently, and Wenger needs some time. Manchester United is experiencing too much internal friction in the Premier League, and it will be difficult for them to make a difference in the Champions League."
"Real Madrid and Bayern have better league conditions."
"In general, Bayern has great hopes this year!"
After Deng Kai made his prediction, Bayern fans were going crazy with joy.
They all asked who was missing from Sporting Lisbon? They quickly sent it to Deng Kai.
If I had known that if I gave you Matthaus, you would be optimistic about Bayern, how many more would I give you?
Kahn?
Funk?
Effenberg?
Sauer?
Elber?
Is there anything you like?
Don't tell me, it really does exist!
Finally, the host also mentioned Ronaldo: "We all know that Jardel, known as the new Ronaldo, played for your home team last season. Do you think they are players of the same level? Jardel's goals seem to be very explosive!
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People are interested, especially Inter Milan's top brass.
They bought countless superstars for the sake of team performance, but... they have now become a star black hole.
This year, we missed out on the Champions League early and had no choice but to play in the Europa League. It’s ridiculous to say it. It would be better to be eliminated at the bottom of the group.
Juventus: Show off your awesomeness!
Deng Kai shook his head slightly: "I'm sorry, even though I know Ronaldo doesn't like me very much, I still have to say that Jardel has no chance of being compared with Ronaldo."
"You can't compare a kart to F1, it's unfair to both parties."
"Ronaldo suffered a major injury in his career, but as long as he comes back, he will always be one of the best strikers on the planet."