Morning of December 6, 2009.

France Télévisions was on the scene of the "Soccer on TV" program, where the annual Ballon d'Or ceremony took place.

When Qin Xiong, who was in a suit and leather shoes, appeared, he immediately became the center of attention, and he had already answered several reporters' questions outside.

The most asked question is naturally how confident he is in defending the Golden Globe Award this year, Qin Xiong said with a smile: "If I were a judge, I would definitely not vote for myself." ”

Injuries have meant him to be unsuccessful at Real Madrid last season, and the team honours are only the Club World Cup.

Even though he is healthy, the individual report card he gives is still dazzling, the average goal rate per game, and the assist efficiency are still the highest in Europe!

But considering that the four major team honors are empty, he himself knows that there is no reason to win the award at all.

However, with the strong popularity accumulated over the past few years and the eye-catching individual performances on the field, he can still squeeze into the top three of this year's Ballon d'Or awards, which is already rare.

Also in the spotlight were two other top three finalists.

Messi and Ronaldo.

For example, 2008 is known as the year of Real Madrid, also known as the year of Qin Xiong.

2009 was already defined by the media as the year of Barcelona and the year of Messi before the results of the Ballon d'Or were announced!

Messi is the favorite to win this year's award, although Ronaldo helped the Red Devils achieve three consecutive league titles at Manchester United, there is still a gap with Messi's performance, and that gap is sensational and shocking!

Cristiano Ronaldo sat in his place expressionlessly, like a stubborn child who does not bow to fate. I had to wait until the results were revealed before resigning myself.

Messi took the initiative to get up after seeing Qin Xiong walk in. He came to Qin Xiong. The two shook hands, and then struck up a conversation.

Messi smiled and said, "Why did you run away? ”

Qin Xiong grinned, he could hear that Messi was saying that Qin Xiong transferred from Real Madrid to Liverpool and left La Liga!

Escape?

Qin Xiong's eyes fell on Ronaldo's back and said: "Anyway, you are not lonely in La Liga, isn't there him?" ”

Messi shrugged: "Last year I lost to him, but I think from today onwards I will not lose to anyone. Only you can make me feel a sense of crisis and pressure. ”

Qin Xiong smiled: "Flattered. Oh, and by the way, first of all, congratulations, last season's achievements were truly remarkable. ”

Qin Xiong held Messi's hand again, and Messi smiled bitterly: "It seems that I am very ungraceful when you say this, I didn't congratulate you last year." ”

"That's exactly what I'm here to do."

"Well, you got your way. I'll sit back first, the award ceremony will start soon, and the next time we meet, it will be on the court. ”

Qin Xiong waved his hand to say goodbye. Say: "I'm waiting for you in the Champions League. ”

Messi nodded, turned around and took two steps, but immediately stopped, he turned back and whispered to Qin Xiong: "Did I hear it wrong just now?" The defending champion is Barcelona. Not Liverpool, whether Liverpool can advance to the knockout stage depends on the result of the game in three days' time. Qin Xiong, it should be me telling you, I'm waiting for you in the Champions League! ”

Qin Xiong smiled and said, "Okay, then you just wait for me, and, enjoy today, next time I don't know what year and month, maybe there will be no more." ”

Messi raised his chin slightly, showed a sneer, and said: "It's a pity that you have enjoyed such a moment last year, and all that is left for you is memories." ”

Qin Xiong raised his eyebrows and didn't say anything more, Messi turned to leave, and the corners of their mouths rose to a wonderful arc in unison.

Before the ceremony began, Qin Xiong sat in his place.

He always kept smiling.

For him, there are still ambitions for the Ballon d'Or, but the mentality has become very good.

The football world of heroes has now almost become a war of three, Messi, Ronaldo, Qin Xiong.

When Qin Xiong himself has already realized that he has not maintained the level of sweeping team honor and personal honor, he will accept the reality calmly.

Moreover, the ceremony that is being carried out in front of him now also gives him a kind of motivation!

His rivalry with Messi and Ronaldo is still ongoing!

He doesn't hold back, he doesn't feel satisfied.

It is precisely because of these opponents that it is also an incentive for him to maintain his ambition for the pursuit of honor.

When the top three Golden Globe Awards were announced, Qin Xiong stood up and applauded Messi!

Messi defeated Ronaldo and Qin Xiong by a large margin in this selection to be elected Mr. Golden Ball!

Qin Xiong ranked third, 53 points behind Cristiano Ronaldo, and Ronaldo, who became second, never smiled.

Last year, he was second, and this year, he is second.

In the world of football, second place is not much different from bottom one.

Because no one pays attention to the second place, and there is no one who will show off the second place.

The TV station has made full preparations for this award program, preparing a large number of videos, audio recordings, interviews and pictures about Messi.

After receiving the trophy from French Football editor-in-chief Denis Chaumiere, Messi gave his acceptance speech, giving credit for the honour to his teammates and thanking his family for their support.

"I dedicate this award to all my teammates and I want to share this joy with them. It is a great honour to be the first Argentine to receive this award and I am very grateful to my family and friends who have always been there for me. ”

Messi thanked everyone who helped him.

Messi is the first Ballon d'Or winner to be produced by FC Barcelona themselves, and Laporta proudly said in an interview after the award ceremony: "Messi is a successful case of Barcelona in developing players, and Messi can achieve this honor, which is also an honor for the club." ”

Qin Xiong was also asked by reporters before leaving how he thought Messi won the award, he said with a smile: "First of all, congratulations to Messi for winning the award, I think he is a phenomenal star in 2009, he helped Barcelona achieve unprecedented achievements, he deserves the Golden Ball, this is the best reward for him." ”

The reporter is still sowing discord and asking: "It seems that you are not upset with Ronaldo, because Ronaldo joined Real Madrid and caused your departure, and because Ronaldo is a former Manchester United player and Liverpool's sworn enemy, right?" ”

Qin Xiong scoffed and said with a smile: "I sometimes admire you very much, choosing between a champion who has won six championship trophies and a runner-up who lost directly to their opponent in the Champions League final, you actually make up so many decent-sounding arguments to defend the runner-up, okay, I know what you guys are going to do, I don't want to play such a game, goodbye." ”

Qin Xiong left freely.

In 2009, it does not belong to him, but in the future, it may still belong to him!

He is convinced of this! (To be continued.) )