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Entering the main venue, Vice Chairman Nicky Butt and CEO Ed Woodward, who did not attend the red carpet session, came to greet him. Under their leadership, Rolie briefly greeted several senior executives of "France Football" magazine and sat down in the exclusive seat of Manchester United Club.

The subsequent process was the same as what Rolie saw on the headline video in the future. "France Football" played the wonderful video highlights of 20 players ranked from 30th to 11th in the past year in a flashback way:

30. Francisco Roman Alarcon Suarez (Isco) (Real Madrid/Spain)

29. Gautier Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur/France)

28. Diego Roberto Godin Leyle (Atletico Madrid / Uruguay)

27. Mario Mandzukic (Juventus, Croatia)

26. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid/Slovenia)

25. Alisson Becker (Liverpool/Brazil)

24. Sadio Mané (Liverpool/Senegal)

23. Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior (Real Madrid/Brazil)

22. Sergio Ramos Garcia (Real Madrid/Spain)

21. Ivan Rakitic (Barcelona/Croatia)

20. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool/Brazil)

19. Gareth Frank Bale (Real Madrid/Wales)

18. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid/France)

17. Sergio Aguero (Manchester City/Argentina)

16. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid/Belgium)

15. Luis Suarez (Barcelona/Uruguay)

14. Neymar da Silva Santos Junior (Paris Saint-Germain/Brazil)

13. N'Golo Kante (Chelsea/France)

12. Paul Pogba (Manchester United/France)

11. Eden Hazard (Chelsea/Belgium)

When playing their respective highlights, the live camera will also be given to the corresponding players. The players all smiled and waved to the camera, causing great cheers from the fans watching the video outside the stadium.

After the highlights of the 20 players were played, French football legend Zinedine Zidane, the famous coach who had just led Real Madrid to win three consecutive Champions League titles, presented the first Kopa Trophy to Paris Saint-Germain's French player Kylian Mbappe as the award presenter.

(The Kopa Trophy (French: Trophée Kopa, English: Kopa Trophy) is an award established by France Football magazine in 2018. It is named after Raymond Kopa, the first French Ballon d'Or winner, and aims to reward the best player under the age of 21. The judges of the award are composed of previous Ballon d'Or winners.)

The award speech given to Mbappe by France Football magazine is as follows:

"2018 In 2018, Kylian Mbappe left a remarkable footprint on the football stage.

In the French Ligue 1, he repeatedly showed absolute dominance for Paris Saint-Germain with his amazing speed and keen sense of goal;

In the Champions League, facing the European giants, he was fearless and repeatedly tore through the opponent's defense with his excellent dribbling and breakthrough ability;

In the World Cup, Mbappe shined even more; from the initial appearance in the group stage to the gradually revealed superstar temperament in the knockout stage, he made great contributions to the French team's final victory in the World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe's outstanding performance is not only in the data of goals and assists, but also in his influence on the game. His presence keeps the opponent's defense in a state of tension at all times, creating more space and opportunities for his teammates. His calmness and decisiveness at critical moments make people full of expectations for his future.

Kylian Mbappe, your talent is amazing and your efforts are obvious to all. 2018 In 2017, you proved your worth with outstanding achievements. The first Kopa Award is the best compliment for your brilliant achievements this year, and also the expectation for your infinite possibilities in the future. May you continue to move forward and write a more brilliant football chapter! "

After hugging his father Wilfried Mbappe and his brother Etang Mbappe, Kylian Mbappe walked to the center of the stage, took the first Kopa Award trophy from Zidane, and gave a speech: thanking his family, coach, teammates, the French national team and Paris Saint-Germain Club.

Then, the host immediately announced the players ranked tenth to sixth, and the main stage screen showed the highlights of the season of these five players in real time..

10. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City/Belgium)

9. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur/England)

8. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/Egypt)

7. Raphael Varane (Manchester United/France)

6. Lionel Messi (Barcelona/Argentina)

As the video of Messi, who ranked sixth, finished, the fourth place in the 2014 World Footballer of the Year, who won the French Ligue 1 championship for eight consecutive years, the Champions League twice, and the French Cup six times, Louisa Nessib, a famous French female football player nicknamed the female Zidane, walked slowly in a black dress.

Taking the microphone from the host, Louisa Nesib smiled and said:

"Today, on behalf of the organizing committee, I will award the first Women's Football Golden Ball Award to the outstanding Norwegian player Ada Helberg, who is from the French Lyon Olympique Women's Football Club.

In the past year, Ada Helberg has shined on the field with her excellent skills and tenacious fighting spirit. She is skilled at footwork, flexible and changeable dribbling, and accurate and powerful shooting. Whether in the domestic league or in the international arena, she is the core and soul of the team.

She led the team to fight all the way, and stepped up many times at critical moments to turn the tide. She used her performance to interpret the charm and power of women's football and became a role model for countless female football players. Ada Helberg, you deserve the Women's Football Golden Ball Award!"

(Women's Football Golden Ball Award (French: Ballon d'Or féminin) is an award established by French Football magazine in 2018, voted by professional women's football journalists. )

Ada Helberg slowly stood up and walked to the podium. She was wearing a slim black evening dress with a waterfall-like skirt, elegant and moving. The delicate lace decoration on the neckline added a bit of feminine softness.

Her hair was carefully tied up, and a few curls fell playfully on both sides of her cheeks. The dazzling diamond earrings flickered under the light, complementing her confident smile. She wore a simple yet atmospheric bracelet on her hand, exuding charming charm with every step. Her dress perfectly showed the strength and softness of female football players.

Ada Helberg and her Lyon predecessor Louisa Nessib warmly embraced and took over the trophy of the Women's Football Golden Ball Award.

After Ada Helberg gave her acceptance speech, Didier Deschamps, head coach of the French men's national football team, accompanied by national team captain Raphael Varane and two midfielders: Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante and Antoine Griezmann, entered the venue holding up the World Cup trophy: the Hercules Trophy, their faces filled with the joy and pride of victory.

The trophy shone charmingly under the lights, reflecting their efforts and persistence. At this moment, they showed the world the glory of French football, and let the world see the glory they created by unity and courage.

Afterwards, as usual, there were highlights of the players ranked fifth to second.

5. Edinson Cavani (Manchester United/Uruguay)

4. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain/France)

3. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid/France)

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus/Portugal)

Finally, Ms. Roxana Maraciñanu, who just took office as the Minister of Sports of the French Government in September, finally announced on behalf of "France Football Magazine" that Croatian player Luka Modric, who plays for Real Madrid, was crowned the 2018 Ballon d'Or.

Ms. Roxana Maraciñanu, in her magnetic voice, said,

"Tonight, we will be 2018 The Ballon d'Or was awarded to a true football legend - Luka Modric! This midfielder from Croatia has conquered the entire football world with his outstanding performance and unparalleled leadership in the past year.

He is the core of Real Madrid's midfield and led the team to complete the feat of three consecutive Champions League titles! His ball control, passing and organizational skills make Real Madrid's offense as smooth as flowing water.

In the World Cup, as the captain of the Croatian national team, he ran tirelessly, fought tenaciously, and played a key role in every game. His leadership and desire to win inspired every teammate around him, and his outstanding skills impressed fans all over the world. In the end, Croatia won the World Cup runner-up and created national history.

Today, awarding the Ballon d'Or to Modric is a recognition of his brilliant achievements and a praise for the football spirit he has shown. Let us congratulate Luka Modric with the warmest applause! "

Ranked second, CroatiaCristiano Ronaldo did not come to the scene. French player Antoine Griezmann, ranked third, French player Kylian Mbappe, ranked fourth, and Manchester United player Edinson Cavani, ranked fifth, stood up to congratulate Modric.

Luka Modric walked to the podium amid thunderous applause from the audience and held up the Golden Ball trophy.

"This is a special feeling. I am happy, proud and honored. At this moment, it is difficult for me to describe my feelings in words. I want to thank everyone who has brought me here." Modric said on the podium, "I want to thank my teammates and coaches in Real Madrid and Croatia, thank those who voted for me, and thank my family. My wife and children have made me a complete person and allowed me to devote myself to football. My childhood dream was to play for a big club and win the championship. Now the Ballon d'Or has far exceeded my dream. I am proud and proud to get this trophy." Since then, Modric has completed the coronation, and officially ended Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's 10-year monopoly on the Ballon d'Or. The Ballon d'Or awards ceremony ended in a brilliant and glorious scene. Manchester United Club Chairman Rowley and his red carpet companion Liu Xiaoyan returned to the Lih Hotel together after this colorful night. The two were still immersed in the warm atmosphere of the awards ceremony and were excited. "Let's go celebrate." Liu Xiaoyan said softly with a flushed face. "Okay, I have the top champagne that Real Madrid President Fernando Lorenzo sent me at noon." Liu Xiaoyan naturally took Luo Lie's arm again.

Walking into the hotel suite, Luo Lie gentlemanly opened a bottle of treasured champagne, and the crystal wine was floating in the glass with delicate bubbles.

"This is really an unforgettable night." Liu Xiaoyan shook the glass lightly, with excitement in her eyes.

"Yes, it's worth celebrating." Luo Lie responded with a smile, his eyes full of joy.

They began to recall the wonderful moments of the award ceremony, those shining stars, exciting moments, and the flashlights of the media. In the relaxed and pleasant conversation, one glass of champagne after another was swallowed, and the effect of alcohol gradually spread to the two of them, making them more relaxed and making the atmosphere between them more subtle.

At some point, their eyes met, and time seemed to stop at this moment. An indescribable attraction quietly grew in the air, which was the impulse catalyzed by alcohol and the stirring of emotions deep in their hearts.

Luo Lie gently held Liu Xiaoyan's hand. She did not break free, but moved slightly closer to him. The distance between the two people was getting closer and closer, and their heartbeats were getting faster and faster. At this moment, all rationality and concerns were thrown behind their heads. They obeyed their inner desires and came together naturally.

The next day, when the first ray of sunlight in the morning shone through the gap in the curtains and sprinkled on the messy bed, Liu Xiaoyan woke up slowly. She turned her head and looked at Luo Lie who was still sleeping beside her, with mixed feelings in her heart. Everything last night was like a dream bubble. At this moment of wakefulness, the real problems gradually emerged.

She got up gently, sat on the edge of the bed, and her eyes fell on Luo Lie's quiet sleeping face. At this time, Luo Lie also slowly opened his eyes. The eyes of the two briefly met in the air, and then they moved away. An awkward and heavy silence filled the room.

Liu Xiaoyan took a deep breath and broke the silence first: "Luo Lie, I know you still like Yiyi in your heart. Just pretend that what happened last night never happened. I don't need you to be responsible." Her voice was very soft, but with an unquestionable firmness.

Luo Lie sat up suddenly, his face full of surprise and guilt: "Xiaoyan, I..." He hesitated, not knowing how to face this situation.

Liu Xiaoyan smiled sadly: "No need to explain, I can see it from your eyes. I like you, and I don't want you to force yourself because of responsibility."

Luo Lie lowered his head, put his hands in his hair, and was full of regret: "I am sorry for you, Xiaoyan. I shouldn't let this happen."

Liu Xiaoyan stood up and tidied her clothes: "Don't say that, this is my own choice."

She walked to the window, looked at the city scenery outside the window, and continued: "Thank you for everything you did for me yesterday. I know that feelings cannot be forced. I won't force you, and you don't have to have any burden. But I know that you are a well-known playboy on Wall Street and the British Isles. You gave up the whole forest for a tree."

Luo Lie looked at the red plum blossoms on the white sheets and looked at Liu Xiaoyan's back, his heart full of complicated emotions. "Brother, this playboy, that's for the sluts." Luo Lie thought with embarrassment.

"Xiaoyan, give me some time, you are so outstanding, IBelieve me, I will fall in love with you." Luo Lie said.

"I don't want to. It's too tiring to fall in love with a rich man like you." Liu Xiaoyan turned around, no tears in her eyes, only a sense of relief: "It's over, don't think too much." After saying that, she opened the door and left without looking back.

Luo Lie was the only one left in the room. He fell into deep thought, thinking about his feelings and his debt to Liu Xiaoyan.