There is a dream called football

"My three votes will go to the best player, that's for sure, but I won't tell you who I will vote for." This is Lippi's answer to reporters.

The three votes he mentioned are for this year's FIFA World Player of the Year. According to the rules, the World Footballer is voted by the head coaches of the national teams of each country. Each voting coach can cast three votes, each worth 5 points and 3 points.

Points and 1 point, the person with the highest score in the end is the Footballer of the Year.

Unlike the Ballon d'Or, which is voted by journalists, FIFA's Footballer of the Year is considered a more scientific way of voting, because you can get some reporters, but it's hard to get the head coach of the national team.

And after 2004, this rule was further modified, and the Footballer of the Year was selected from a 35-man roster voted by coaches and captains of various countries and representatives of player organizations from various countries.

This year, Li Qiao has been selected into the 35-man roster. When the news spread to China, the media became excited.

Huang Jianxiang, who has left CCTV, said excitedly on his blog: "This year Li Qiao has a chance to be among the three finalists."

But just looking at the players on this list, you will know that the competition is fierce.

Not to mention big names like Xavi, Gerrard, Lampard, Ballack and Torres, there are also many newcomers this year.

For example, Russian Czar Arshavin became famous in the European Cup.

And Aguero, who is only 20 years old.

Villa is also a newcomer selected.

Therefore, Li Qiao not only has to face the PK of those traditional strong players, but also has to compete with these newcomers. The difficulty can be imagined. These 35 people are basically the 35 strongest people in today's football.

The final result will be announced at the Zurich Opera House in Switzerland on January 12, 2009, and in November, Li Qiao was shortlisted for the final 10 people.

After a league match, Li Qiao accepted an interview with Sky Sports.

The beautiful female reporter Rebecca interviewed Li Qiao in the dressing room of Old Trafford.

"First of all, congratulations on the honors you have achieved with Manchester United this year."

"Thanks."

"Now the selection of Footballer of the Year has entered the most critical moment. Among the top ten finalists, only two are from Manchester United, one is you and the other is Cristiano."

Li Qiao chuckled.

The female reporter took the list and read it out.

"Kaká, Torres, Gerrard, Xavi, Eto'o, Casillas, Iniesta, Villa, you and Ronaldo."

"Sounds like the competition is too fierce."

"Haha, yes indeed. Do you think you have a high probability of winning?"

Li Qiao shook his head, "I think World Footballer is a very high honor, and it is also the easiest on a personal level. Under such circumstances, I think it is very difficult for anyone to win such an honor."

"My advantage is that I am very strong and the club I am in is very strong. My weakness is that I have not proven myself in the World Cup yet, so I don't know the final result. Under normal circumstances, the selection of Footballer of the Year will be more biased towards Brazil.

Or Argentinian players, I understand that."

"Of course, I very much hope that this can change this year and that a player from Asia can become the World Footballer of the Year."

"If so, it would be a first for FIFA."

Li Qiao smiled slightly.

"So what does Sir Alex Ferguson think? Who will he support? Cristiano or you?"

This was a joke, and Li Qiao certainly wouldn't take it seriously.

"I think he will remain neutral."

"Ha ha."

"Of course, there are a lot of transfer rumors about you. What do you think about this?"

"My agent will help me with the day-to-day work, and I don't have a problem with that."

"Your father-in-law?"

"Hahaha."

"Okay, I won't tell this story again, and the Sun has already dug up the story about me in Portugal. You can repost the Sun's news and that'll be fine."

"hehe."

"At the national team level, the World Cup in South Africa should be your next goal."

Li Qiao nodded, "Of course, I hope to prove myself in South Africa. I'm looking forward to it, but first we have to appear in the Asian Cup, which is actually not easy."

"Yes, as an Englishman I probably feel the same way about the World Cup as you do."

This was high-level humor, and Li Qiao responded with a smile.

"Tell us about your spare time. Besides football, what else do you like to do in your spare time?"

"I can read a book."

"Wow, this hobby is very special. Very few players like it. The one I know is Arshavin."

Li Qiao remembers that during the 2012 European Cup in his previous life, Arshavin was photographed reading on the bench, which was quite strange.

Generally speaking, players are the kind of people who are considered to have very indulgent private lives. They are very rich but have low cultural quality.

But Li Qiao was not. He was highly educated in his previous life, so he kept his habit of reading.

"I think reading can calm me down and help me cope with stress better. I don't like going to nightclubs."

"Then how did you become good friends with Rooney?"

"Hahaha."

"Wayne is a very easy-going person in life, but he loves to play. This is nothing and doesn't mean anything. He is still a good person."

In fact, Rooney's failure to be selected into the 35-man Footballer's squad has something to do with some news about his private life. Therefore, the golden boy was ultimately defeated by alcohol and women, just like his predecessor George Best.

"At the end of the interview, I hope you can rank the 11 strongest people in history in your opinion."

This is considered a repertoire, and basically many stars will play this game during interviews.

"Okay, I'd be happy to, let me think about it."

"My choice for goalkeeper is Schmeichel."

The reporter nodded, "It's understandable to take care of old Manchester United teammates."

"hehe."

"Left back, Carlos, the one from Brazil."

The reporter nodded and recorded it.

"For centre-back, I choose Nesta from Italy, and then Ferdinand."

"My choice for right back is Lahm."

"This choice is quite modern, Ram is still very young now."

"Yes, but I think he is really strong at right back."

"I'll give it to you at midfield."

"Kaka, Beckenbauer, Beckham, Robben."

"Forwards, Ronaldo and Messi."

"Why is there no yourself? I think you should add yourself."

Li Qiao smiled, "We Chinese all understand one thing, that is, we must be humble, although I really want to add myself to that."

"Well, thank you for your time. It's been a pleasure interviewing you. I also wish you the best in advance for winning the Footballer of the Year award."