The World Professional Footballers' Association, or FIFPro for short, estimates that even some veteran fans may not have heard of this organization, but it is a real international organization, with 42 member countries of professional footballers' unions, and a total of nearly 60,000 professional players are members of this organization.

Since '05, the World Professional Footballers Association has been conducting a selection of the Player of the Season and the Team of the Year, and in order to make a difference, and at the same time to highlight their strengths, they are different from the European Ballon d'Or, the World Footballer of the Year and the World Football Magazine's World Player of the Year.

The way they award is similar to the English Professional Footballers' Player of the Season award, which is to send a vote to all members who choose the best and best performers of the past season.

In other words, getting an honor is basically equivalent to being recognized by the vast majority of professional players around the world.

This award has a short history, born in 05, the first two were given to Barcelona's Ronaldinho, and the next two were both to Yang Yang.

It seems that this organization also has limited funds, and it has not been able to hold a huge awards gala like FIFA, nor can it cooperate with TV stations like the European Ballon d'Or, or even hold a small awards gala like world football.

Last year, I just sent the trophy to Liverpool, asked the Liverpool official to take a few photos, and sent them back to publish it on the official website, even if it was an award, it was even more humble than the awards of some newspapers.

But this year looked slightly better, and the president of the World Professional Footballers' Association, Philippe Piat, personally came to Liverpool with the trophy and, with Liverpool's permission, presented the award in Melwood's press conference room, and set up the scene a little, and Gerrard also took part in receiving the award.

Yang Yang got the best player and was also shortlisted for the Team of the Season, and Steven Gerrard was shortlisted for the midfielder of the Team of the Season, so both won the award.

As for Liverpool's manager Rafael Benitez, he lost to Alex Ferguson in the selection for the best coach award.

Although the Manchester United manager's Champions League win is a bit thrilling, it does reflect his coaching ability, which has won the appreciation and recognition of countless players, especially considering his coaching history and past record at Manchester United.

Many people say that the best player in the world selected by FIFPro is the vane of the two supreme awards in December, which is certainly a certain reference, but it is not necessarily, because Ronaldinho won this award in 06, but finally lost to Cannavaro, and it has only been awarded three times in total, which is not a reference.

But people came to present the award with great enthusiasm, and it was a world trophy, Yang Yang also gave the other party enough faces, took advantage of the training break, took time to rest, met the other party's requirements, and even specially accepted an exclusive interview with Philip Piatt and his assistant at the carefully arranged scene.

"Thank you very much FIFPro for presenting this important award to me, and thank you for your efforts and contributions to protect the rights and interests of players over the years, and thank you to all the more than 50,000 professional players around the world who participated in the vote, whether you chose me or not, but I still thank you all because we are one big family."

Yang Yang said that he would like to thank his teammates, coaches and all the staff in Liverpool and the national team, as well as his family and friends, and he is honored to receive this award.

The trophy is quite big, but the workmanship is really average, and there is also an award certificate, which is also quite large.

Perhaps because of the cameo, Philip Piat and others asked a lot of questions as usual, and then asked about Yang Yang's transfer in the summer, because Yang Yang's transfer to Barcelona was in a uproar at that time, but in the end it was over.

This question is indeed quite sensitive, if it was asked by other reporters, then Yang Yang would definitely not answer.

And this time, he thought about it for a while, but still kept a smile, saying that many times the transfer is not decided by himself, it involves many, many aspects, and it really can't be explained clearly for a while.

'I would say that I'm very, very happy to stay at Liverpool, I love the team, I love the fans, I love the city, including the two rows of peach trees in front of my house, and I don't want anything right now, the only thing I want to do is play hard for Liverpool and I'm sure we're going to have a good result this season.'

Subsequently, Yang Yang answered a few more questions from the other party, and then ended the award this time.

From beginning to end, Yang Yang maintained a kind smile and did not get angry because of the other party's offense, which is a minimum of etiquette and demeanor.

So much so that after sending off Philippe Piat, Gerald shook his head speechlessly and smiled bitterly.

"I'm so worried you're going to jump."

"Not really." Yang Yang said with a smile, he guessed that the other party was also trying to create a little gimmick and increase some attention.

I heard that after Liverpool presents the award, they will go to nearby Manchester and Manchester United's Carrington training base to present awards to Ronaldo, Alex Ferguson and Rio Ferdinand.

Alex Ferguson was the Coach of the Year, with Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand both shortlisted in the Team of the Year.

"What would it be if they asked Cristiano the same question?" Yang Yang suddenly thought curiously, and the more he thought about it, the more funny he felt.

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In the afternoon, in the western suburbs of Manchester, Manchester United's Carrington training base.

As soon as the front foot sent away Philip Piat and others, Cristiano Ronaldo opened the book in front of him, which was very large and thick, but in fact there was nothing in it, only a certificate that Yang Yang ridiculed as a certificate of merit for three good students in primary school.

It's said to be a certificate, but it's actually nothing, it's just that the name is written very big, it is estimated that it is for the need to take pictures, you at least get a leather case or something, it looks more classy, not as cold as it is now, right?

Seeing the Portuguese man's bitter expression, Ferguson and Ferdinand couldn't help but be a little amused.

Xiao Xiaoluo was already holding back just now, because the other party also asked about his summer transfer, and he asked in front of Ferguson, which is really a bit out of place.

But people are here to give awards, so it's not good to accuse them in person, right?

"What's going on lately?" The Portuguese were a little restless.

The main thing is that he has been a little rough lately.

The ankle surgery in the summer went well, but the recovery was slow, so he missed the first few rounds of the new season, not to mention catching up with the team's summer preparations, and still hasn't played his form.

It's the end of October, and the awards season is in another month, and Xiao Xiaoluo is very worried.

The more worried you are, the more anxious you are, and the more anxious you are, the more you can't fight.

"MD, I knew that they awarded the best player to Yang Yang, so I wouldn't have come to accept the award, so I just found a reason to pass it perfunctorily." The Portuguese were still indignant.

"Don't be so irritable, don't put too much pressure on yourself, sometimes keeping a normal heart will make it easier for you to find your state." Ferguson reassured.

Xiao Xiaoluo looked at his teacher and wanted to refute, can I not be in a hurry?

But in the end, he held back.

In front of Ferguson, he didn't dare to mess around too much, because he knew that Ferguson's temper was not good.

"It's also strange to say, recently, the official overseas TV station of the Premier League has been doing Yang Yang's programs every day, blowing him vigorously, I saw the news in the tabloid before, and I heard that Yang Yang spent money." Ferdinand said.

"Spend money?" Xiao Xiao Luo was a little surprised.

Now is a sensitive time, but whenever there is any news about Yang Yang, he is very concerned.

"Last year, Yang Yang fought with Kaka, and the entire Fleet Street supported him, but this year is different, he is fighting with you this year, and there are still a lot of media supporting you on Fleet Street, so there is news that Yang Yang spent money to buy exposure in the Premier League channel."

At this, Ferdinand pursed his lips, and could not tell whether he believed or not.

Xiao Xiaoluo fell into thought, obviously analyzing the authenticity of this matter, and he felt that it was indeed necessary to have a good chat with his agent Mendes, at least to do something.

"Don't think about it, it's the official TV station of the Premier League, operated by IMG, as long as you perform well, you don't need to buy it at all, people will praise you for free, and the fact is that as early as last year, the Premier League channel has been praising Yang Yang, but around the winter break, you perform better, and you immediately turn around to praise you."

After Ferguson finished speaking, he looked at Ronaldo and Ferdinand, signaled them not to think about it, turned around and left.

The so-called manager of the season of a World Professional Footballer Association was not taken seriously by him at all, and accepting awards and giving interviews were just to avoid offending the other party.

"The old man has a point, if you want to fight, you have to come out in a better state quickly." Ferdinand also encouraged.

Cristiano Ronaldo secretly complained in his heart, how could he not know?

But I don't know why, he always feels as if he has been evacuated this season, and he can't find the hunger and passion for the game that erupted in the second half of last season, and he always feels a little unmotivated.

In fact, his performance this season is also good, playing four rounds in the league, two goals and two assists, playing three games in the Champions League, scoring one goal, scoring three goals and two assists in seven games, this report card is really okay for him.

But compared to the crazy goals in the second half of last season, it is still much inferior.

Yang Yang, on the other hand, is a stable robot, having scored 14 goals and provided five assists in the Premier League so far this season, and four goals and two assists in the Champions League.

There is a saying that there is no harm without contrast.

It is precisely because Yang Yang's performance is too dazzling that Cristiano Ronaldo's performance is too shabby.

However, Liverpool will play Chelsea away next, and it will be a tough battle.

Scolari's team has always been very good at defending, and the last time Xiao Luo didn't score at Stamford Bridge, this time it is estimated that Yang Yang will also be deflated.

It would be nice to be able to interrupt his goalscoring form.

The Portuguese were secretly looking forward to it.