After Ricardo finished his acceptance speech, Anderson asked Ronaldo with a smile: "As an elder brother, you personally presented this award to your younger brother that you have won many times, how do you feel now?" ”

"It's like seeing yourself when you were 20 years old and feeling old," Ronaldo said with a wry smile, "I'm 30 years old...... Before I knew it, 10 years had passed since I first stepped on this podium. I've been through so much in these 10 years. Much has been gained, but also much has been lost. ”

"Do you think Ricardo can match or even surpass what you've achieved?"

"That's for sure!" Ronaldo said categorically, "I didn't win the treble at the age of 19. He will surpass me, his talent is no worse than mine, and he works harder and more diligently than me, I can't think of a reason why he should not succeed. Hopefully, the injury will stay away from him, hopefully he can better control his emotions, and his future is limitless. I bet he won't be the last time he stands on this podium. ”

Anderson smiled, "I'm not going to make this bet with you. I'm also sure he'll come here again, more than once. But at that time, the host was not me. ”

"The flowers are similar every year, but the people are different every year." Li Cardo suddenly popped out a sentence in Chinese, and then translated it himself with a smile.

"Dude, every year there are the best players standing here, and I want you to be here often." Ronaldo said.

"I will."

"So Ronaldo," Anderson laughed, "as a senior of the World Footballer of the Year Award, as an older brother, do you have anything to say to Ricardo?" Can you tell him the secret of his success so that he can go further? ”

"No, there is no secret," Ronaldo said seriously, "to be the World Footballer of the Year proves that you are already the best player in the world." No one can teach you how to walk the road ahead. You can only break through yourself and become a better version of yourself. ”

"Thank you," Ricardo blurted out, "I'm going to be a better version of myself, and I hope to have the opportunity to stand here next year." ”

"Really? What about me? Ronaldo asked with a smile.

Ricardo was silent for a moment.

Once upon a time, his biggest dream was to play next to Ronaldo.

After winning the Ballon d'Or, he felt he finally deserved to play next to Ronaldo.

But now he has become the World Footballer of the Year. Basten, Robert. Baggio, George. Weah and Ronaldo are the fifth "Mr. Double" to win the Ballon d'Or and World Footballer of the Year in the same year. (In this timeline, due to the extension of Ronaldo's peak, Rivaldo, Zidane, and Ronaldinho did not get Mr. Double.) ）

Ambition grew in his heart.

Why can't we go further?

Why can't he be the greatest player after Ronaldo?

Why can't you beat Ronaldo once in a while? Next year, Ronaldo will be 31 years old. At the age of 21, why can't he beat Ronaldo, who is already in decline at the age of 31 and has been overhauled.

"I'll beat you." Ricardo said firmly.

Ronaldo smiled: "Okay, I'm waiting for your challenge." ”

……

When Ricardo returned to Madrid after the awards ceremony, thousands of fans spontaneously came to the airport to meet him, holding placards to celebrate his emergence as one of the world's top stars.

Ricardo had to stop and interact with the fans, sign autographs, take photos, and was delayed for more than an hour before he walked out of the airport.

The joy of being World Footballer of the Year did not affect his training, and the next day he threw himself into the team's training as usual, even more focused and harder than usual.

He set himself a new goal, a seemingly unattainable peak for him to climb.

Defeat Ronaldo!

His team-mates congratulated him and Capello had an intimate conversation with him.

However, in the 16th round of the league on December 21, although Ricardo continued his good form and scored a goal, Real Madrid still lost 1:3 at home to the visiting underdog Huelva!

Four Huelva fans were killed in a car accident on their way to the Bernabeu before the game, and the Spanish Football Federation rejected the visitors' request to postpone the game. In the first 30 minutes of the game, Real Madrid and Huelva had 1-6 shots on goal, and the shrill boos resounded throughout the Bernabeu.

Despite his excellent performances, Ricardo struggled to do it alone, and in the final battle of 2006, the entire Galaxy team was in a slump.

After the game, the media and fans blamed Capello, and Capello suffered the biggest crisis of confidence since entering the palace.

Barcelona drew 1-1 at home to stubborn Atletico Madrid, who are now just one point behind Real Madrid with a game in hand.

Although Real Madrid is still the halfway champion, the top spot in the table is already in jeopardy.

After this game, La Liga entered a winter break and the team was on holiday. Ricardo returned to Rio de Janeiro to give himself a few days of respite.

There have been two sexual encounters during this period, and even if he doesn't achieve his current achievements, there will be many enthusiastic Brazilian girls who are willing to open their legs for him just by his appearance, not to mention that he is a new Mr. Double, one of the top players in the world, with a net worth of more than 100 million.

After breaking up with Stella, Ricardo didn't look for a woman right away, but if he met someone with a good appearance and figure, he didn't mind a dewy marriage. It's just that he will never be emotionally engaged, and he will not put himself in that dilemma again.

The next time he takes a serious relationship, he will probably get married!

While Ricardo was on vacation, Real Madrid's operations did not stop. Mijatovic went around and brought back Marcelo, Gago and Higuain for the team.

From another time and space, these three signings are great value, with Marcelo and Higuain both growing into great stars, and only Gago has not developed as well as he wanted.

However, for now, Higuain and Marcelo are both unknown, but Gago is widely favored and considered by the media to be "Redondo's successor".

Of the three of them, Higuain and Gago, because their ancestors are Europeans, have applied for EU passports, and only Marcelo needs to occupy non-European places. However, after Robinho's departure, Real Madrid still has a non-European quota remaining, so he can also be registered.

After the New Year, the players returned to the team one after another, and the Brazilian gang added another member, and everyone went out to get together once.

In this gathering, Licardo is no longer a junior. He has become Mr. Double, and when Ronaldo is away, he already has enough capital to become the boss of the Brazilian gang!

Marcelo is very sensible, claiming that he is a fan of Ricardo, and immediately recognized Ricardo's locker room status.