Reborn on Top of Football

"There are two biggest changes in Chinese football in the past century."

Against the background of the powerful music, Fan Zhiyi looked serious and high-spirited: "One is professional reform, and the other is World Cup breakthrough. I am fortunate to have experienced the whole process with many people. I have not only witnessed the extraordinary changes in Chinese football, but also witnessed a number of Far beyond the birth of our legendary generation. Even more fortunately, I followed the legendary coach Gao Hongbo and served as their assistant coach for several years. Frankly speaking, apart from some experience of little use, it was more that I taught them Learn, learn from this outstanding group, learn from the juniors who have gone through countless tempers, incorporated the latest science, have superhuman self-discipline, have no bad habits, love the country, love the people, love the society, and always dedicate their best to the fans."

The urge to applaud was suppressed by the urge to listen, and there was only a slight restlessness.

The concentration in the eyes of everyone on the stage supported Fan Zhiyi, and he continued: "Football and sports are the most real, and those who are fully qualified come first. Counting from classical football, we have a history of thousands of years, but we have been humbly Learn from others. In order to improve, our coaches and our players never care about the age of the master. The master may be able to guide us to take ninety steps, but there must be ten steps that we must take on our own. Those who were beaten in practice and experienced cruel elimination. This era of experience and lessons is enough to hold down the heads of our predecessors and allow us to obtain the update of our own football knowledge system from them. Perhaps this is what their generation left to Chinese football. The most precious treasure.”

People in the audience nodded.

"I am honored to be the presenter of the Golden Globe Award today, although I have no chance to win it myself." Speaking of this, Fan Zhiyi said with a smile: "That's why I said so much, the purpose is to touch it for a while."

"I would like to invite player No. 25 of Real Madrid of the Spanish Football League..."

Applause broke out violently. Fan Zhiyi stubbornly waited for a while, waited for the applause to subside a little, then leaned toward the microphone and finished his words: "Go on stage to receive the China Golden Globe Award."

Wang Ai took a gentle breath and stood up, slowly walking onto the stage with a smile.

The moment he stood up, everyone in the entire hall stood up and applauded non-stop.

The ratings of the live award ceremony also reached its peak at this moment. Multiple cameras closely followed the focus. Wang Ai, who was walking smiling from the audience, and Fan Zhiyi, who was waiting with a smile on the stage, finally met on the side of the podium.

Wang Ai took a step forward and stretched out his hand. Fan Zhiyi took a step forward and took Wang Ai's hand. Wang Ai smiled and nodded: "Director Fan."

"Little Wang! Come!"

After Wang Ai came to the award podium and stood still, Fan Zhiyi was about to retreat to the dark shadow area. Just then, the light and shadow on the big screen behind him changed, and an old photo appeared. The mood of the people in the audience changed immediately. The two people on the stage looked back inexplicably: after defeating Costa Rica in the 2002 World Cup, there was a photo of Fan Zhiyi carrying Wang Ai on his shoulders!

Applause once again swept the audience and lasted for a long time.

The old photos from fifteen years ago once again brought people's memories back to that era when the whole country was excited, and back to the year when Wang Ai was born.

The two people on the stage also sighed. Wang Ai looked at Fan Zhiyi: "Old captain."

Fan Zhiyi clapped and nodded: "Well, good job, Captain Wang."

Wang Ai faced the audience again, and the applause still continued. Wang Ai took a deep breath and lowered his head, but he could not suppress the turbulent waves in his heart. He simply raised his head and pointed at the audience, then took a step forward, squatted down, crossed his right arms, and stood up!

Fan Zhiyi, who weighed 180 kilograms, was picked up by Wang Ai's hand!

From the moment Wang Ai took a step forward, people who were familiar with him had a premonition silently, including his brother and lover, while others were still confused. After Wang Ai quickly finished his movements, the two people in front of the stage and the two people in the background completed a wonderful intersection.

The audience burst into thunderous applause and cheers, and sharp whistles tore through it all.

Fan Zhiyi, who landed safely, came back to the microphone and said, "I am the first award guest to be lifted up by the winners, oh so!"

"Please take a seat." Wang Ai smiled and said to the guests who were already a little tired in the audience.

Everyone smiled and took their seats, waiting for the last speech of the night.

"As you can see, the young boy of the past can already bear the mountains of the past on his shoulders. In the past fifteen years, I have experienced a lot personally, my partners have experienced a lot, my friends, my Chinese football, and my Chinese fans We have experienced a lot together." Wang Ai put his hands on the podium and stood straight: "Some people say that as a football player, I should have no regrets in this life. Yes, I have been pursuing this for the past fifteen years, and in countless silences In the mornings and in the dark nights when I was sleeping soundly, I held my beloved football and imagined the game and training. I also missed my family, friends, teachers at home, and countless sincere fans that I would never be able to receive."

"However, personal ability is very small. No matter how good a shooter is, he cannot do without the central defender who helps him look after his home. As a shooter, it is easier to stand in the center of the stage and in the spotlight. However, every player understands that he is I am a member of a collective. For two and a half years I have firmly occupied the position of the top scorer of Real Madrid, the most successful club and the most luxurious team in the world. However, I am not the captain and I am not usually the initiator of attacks. This speaks volumes for me personally. Our efforts can only be amplified by collective success.”

"Thank you to the sports world, the General Administration, the Football Association, and the organizing committee for giving me a chance to go home and meet my friends. As a migrant worker abroad, I have returned thousands of miles away. Only at this moment can I truly Relax and truly enjoy the endless warmth. The comfort you all give me is irreplaceable by anything else."

Applause burst out, and Wang Ai spoke freely and summed up the words: "Two years ago, someone talked to me about retirement for the first time. I was very angry. Two years later, I was already lying down. I am 30 years old this year, and I don't I know how long I can play, every day is like this trophy, it is the past and the beginning. When Coach Gao ushered me into the national team on that quiet cold night 17 years ago, the five-star red flag was an indelible imprint on my body. There are still various problems in Chinese football today, some of which are thought-provoking. Everyone is discussing, thinking, and working hard. But no matter what, just like the efforts of our predecessors have illuminated our future The path we came from is the same, and I believe our struggle will also light the path for those who come after us."