Chapter 549: Ailo is the best!
The three nominees for last season's Champions League striker of the year were Elo, David Villa and Crouch, but the selection is long gone, as a player who has scored 21 goals in 13 Champions League games in a season already means that he is a top striker, and his tally is even higher than the total goals scored by most of the 32 teams.
"- Ai!"
At the same time that Bergkamp flipped through the card with his name printed on it, the big screen behind him flashed the three candidates on Aelo's avatar, and then the hostess chanted Aelo's name.
All eyes were on Iro, and even the camera was tightly locked on Iro, with Terry and Cech sitting on either side of him congratulating him.
Although these accolades were not earned by wearing the blue robe, they ...... But it does not affect the friendship between them, because with the addition of Iroh, the team's strength has increased exponentially, as can be seen from the five games since the beginning of the new season.
The applause was thunderous, Iello was a superstar in last season's performance, which convinced everyone, plus the Champions League best was voted for by the managers of the sixteen teams that reached the round of 16 of the Champions League, which means that this award is much more valuable than the selection of World Footballer voted by the national team manager and captain.
"That's right, the best striker is Iroh!" Huang Jianxiang said excitedly in the Beijing studio: "This is a selection without any doubts, he scored 21 goals in all 13 games in the Champions League last season, and improved his Champions League goal record set last season by 5 goals, this record is an insurmountable gap at any time, as the commercial operation of the Champions League becomes more and more mature, the clubs will also be more and more important to the team's results, followed by natural tenacious defense, so ...... ”
The partner Huang Jianxiang commented on the 2007-2008 UEFA Champions League group draw ceremony was Zhan Jun, he continued: "Jianxiang said very well, in Europe's top Champions League 13 games contributed 21 goals, this is an unsurpassable record in any era, congratulations to Iello for winning the best striker in the Champions League last season!" ”
At this point, neither of them continued to speak, but turned their attention to the TV screen, because they both knew that this was not the climax of the game, the best striker in the Champions League was just an appetizer at most, and the best player that followed was the big picture!
Arlo hugged his Chelsea team-mates Petr Cech, John Terry and manager Jose Mourinho before walking out, but instead of going straight to the stage to accept the trophy, he walked to the Valencia coach and players under everyone's attention, and then hugged David Villa, Albelda, Albiol, Ballack and manager Flores.
The applause came again, even more than before.
Affectionate and righteous, for the future of the club, willing to leave the team! Here's what everyone said about him.
"Ai, last season's best striker will be given to you, but this season's best striker I will grab it with you!" The scene was loud, so David Villa shouted loudly in Ielloh's ear.
To his friend, Iroh patted David Villa on the back and whispered in his ear, "Yes, David! I accept your challenge!! ”
Due to time constraints, Iroh didn't say much to his former teammates and walked around for about twenty seconds to walk towards the podium.
David Villa was a little distracted as he watched Iello leave, and it was more of a joke to him than a challenge, because where can a man of God who can score 49 goals in the league in a season and 21 goals in the Champions League catch up? Maybe...... You can only look up for a lifetime.
During the time David Villa's distraction, Iroh had already walked up to the podium, and he realized that he was still standing on the floor, so he sat down awkwardly and focused on the podium.
Bergkamp held the trophy in his left hand, half-turned and shook hands with his right hand, and said with a smile: "Congratulations, your crazy goal record has surprised us old bones, and now you are the best striker in the Champions League!" ”
With that, he handed the trophy to Iroh.
Iroh took the trophy with both hands, and the audience erupted in neat applause again.
He looked down and took a closer look at the small football trophy made of the Champions League logo in his hand, and there were three rows of handwriting on the bottom edge, which were written in English, French, and German: 2006-2007 UEFA Champions League Best Striker - Elo.
Then he raised the trophy in his hand, then laughed on the side, and made a joke without humility: "I always thought that the task of the best striker was not only to score, but also to help his teammates score!" Then he shrugged his shoulders, "So I was surprised that I was able to get the best striker!" ”
Immediately, the guests at the Grimaldi Convention Center were stunned for a moment, and then the people who reacted quickly immediately burst into laughter.
The live broadcast reacted the fastest, because in the award ceremony held at the Champions League group draw ceremony last season, Ailo broke AC Milan Altafini's single-season record of 14 goals with 16 Champions League goals, but failed to win the best striker award, so he paid special attention to it, and later the urgent words of Platini, who was running for UEFA president, also made many fans talk about it, and he also took notes.
Platini said it to the effect: "The best striker is not measured by the goals, sometimes by whether he can help his team-mates score. ”
Platini heard Iello's words, there was an obvious change in facial expression, very gloomy, but when the camera was on him, it had returned to normal, as an excellent politician, joy and anger are the most basic elements, but in his heart it deepened his resentment towards Ielloh, after he came to power, he openly supported offensive football, but chose to join Chelsea, which is good at defense, isn't this clearly calling for himself?
And now he is sarcastic in front of the live broadcast, unforgivable!
I have to say that the professional level of the male host at the scene is very high, and after the laughter, he picked up the microphone and reminded Iro: "I believe that Ai is very excited at this moment, do you want to hear his acceptance speech?" ”
The male host's meaning is very obvious, that is, to signal you not to interrupt and get to the point.
"Yes!"
Albiol has the least seniority, but he is definitely the most courageous, so at the same time that the male host asked, he blurted out.
Originally, Iroh wasn't ready to entangle for too long, just to disgust Platini, the two had no grudge or hatred, and they wore hats for themselves last season, and if they didn't take revenge, they really thought they were sick cats?
"Hahaha, thank you very much to Mr. Bergkamp who presented me with the award, and also thank the judges who voted for me, but I need to thank my partners even more, because without their silent support behind the scenes, I would not have been able to score so many goals, one person's ability is limited, only a team with seamless cooperation can play the strongest combat effectiveness! Thank you!!! Took me to the league title, the UEFA Cup, the Copa del Rey, the Champions League, thank you again! ”
The audience applauded Iroh's words, and there are very few players who can give credit to their teammates.
After that, Iroh shook hands with Bergkamp, who presented the award, and then turned to leave the podium.
However, as soon as he turned around, he was stopped by the host, because there was another best player award waiting for him......
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Iroh stood by and listened to the host say that the draw for the 2007-2008 UEFA Champions League group had come to an end, which meant that it was time for the final prize to come out – the best player award, the champion of champions of last season's Champions League.
The award is long gone, and the best player can only be chosen among the best goalkeeper Canizares, the best defender Maldini, the best midfielder Kaka and the best striker Aillo.
In the Champions League ceremony that began in 1997, with the exception of Gianluigi Buffon in 2003, who won the best goalkeeper of the year, the other winners were midfielders who won the title of king of kings, so there was no hope for Canizares and Maldini.
So Kaka and Iroh are the real contenders, but ...... Are both really serious contenders?
Then...... Looking at the number of the two, Ailuo finished exploding Kaka!
In addition to Iroh standing aside, the other three best players in the position also took the stage.
Canizares and Iroh hugged and said a few words, and then consciously stood to the left of Iro, Kaka stood to the right of Iro, and Maldini stood on the far right.
I don't know if it's intentional or not, one person is holding a small trophy made of the Champions League logo, and the strong contenders for the best player, Iello and Kaka, stand in the middle, just like the two protagonists in the movie.
This time, it is not a football celebrity or a retired superstar who is responsible for awarding the best player, but UEFA President Platini, who took office at the beginning of this year.
He received the large trophy symbolizing the best player from the hands of the male host, walked to the podium with a smile, and said: "I believe everyone here and friends in front of the TV have fresh memories of last season's Champions League, right?" So... There is no suspense about this trophy in my hand......"
At the same time, the camera begins at Maldini, on the far left of the screen, and continues to Canizares on the far right.
"Will the best player be Iroh?" Huang Jianxiang said excitedly with the exciting background music on the screen.
“…… Congratulations - Ai! Although Platini didn't want to give the big trophies to Iroh, these were fair selections, and he couldn't afford to do anything about it, so after a sigh of relief, he announced the names of the winners.
"Congratulations to Iroh for being the best player of the year to represent last season's Champions League! Hopefully he will have a new table in the new team in the new Champions League!! ”
Immediately afterwards, Zhan Jun also said excitedly.