Chapter 879 Golden Globe Award
"Sorry, I'm back!"
Wearing a straight suit tailored by his own garment store, Gao Han gently held the golden envelope containing the winners of the first FIFA Golden Globe Awards with both hands, and when he walked up to the podium from behind the scenes, TVs watching live broadcasts in more than 150 countries and regions around the world were playing large close-ups of him.
His suits and tie were tailored for him in his own store, and he also appeared in front of all the audience.
All the guests at the scene were completely amused by his opening remarks and laughed all over the room.
The second time he walked onto the podium, Gao Han no longer had the caution he had before and seemed at ease. After all, he knew most of the people present, and he was the guest of awards, and it was his job to liven up the atmosphere.
So, when he walked to the microphone, he raised a golden envelope to the guest seat, placed it gently on the podium, and then patted it, indicating that everyone should talk first, and don’t reveal it so quickly.
This immediately made the audience burst into laughter.
"I remember, just now, I got off the plane and came to the venue, rushing to attend the head coach's symposium. Many media reporters blocked the door and asked me, Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, who do you think deserves the award?"
"I was anxious at that time, how did I answer?"
Seeing Gao Han showing a helpless look, he was shot while lying down, and laughed again.
This is indeed a very difficult question to answer. It is difficult enough to compare to the epic question of whom to save when his girlfriend and her mother fell into the water at the same time, because no matter how they answered it, Gao Han was not a human being.
"So, I was so anxious that I glared at them directly, snorted coldly, and entered the venue very angry."
This immediately made the audience burst into laughter, followed by thunderous applause and cheers.
Too smart, is that?
"Actually, I have to say that this is indeed a very, very difficult question. They are both the top superstars in football today, with super personal abilities. I think it's hard for anyone to be sure who is better, because there has never been a specific measure."
Everyone present nodded tacitly, and that's true.
"Messi is a super genius. When I first saw him, I was very sure that he would definitely become the top superstar. I still clearly remember that I told him, I said, don't worry, take your time, this world will belong to you sooner or later."
Gao Han's words once again won applause from the audience.
The live TV camera also switched to Messi in the guest seat. The Argentinian clasped his hands together, looking very grateful to Gao Han, which made people see the respect and love he had for Gao Han at a glance.
"I am not saying this today, but I want to say that no matter who it is, you can see Messi's extraordinary talent at a glance. He is like a god from an alien planet. He is almost omnipotent. He can surpass everything on the football field. He is born to be the best and best football player."
Gao Han said this very sincerely, and deafening applause came from the audience again.
"I only had a year of cooperation with Messi, and I worked with Cristiano Ronaldo for a longer time. When he was still an unknown young player in the Sporting Lisbon youth training camp, I admired him very much. At that time, he had a proud talent for playing football and an astonishing speed, but I want to say that he is an earthling."
Everyone present was surprised by Gao Han's words. Was he defaming Cristiano Ronaldo and exaggerating Messi?
When he heard Gao Han's words, Cristiano Ronaldo's face immediately became less beautiful.
"But in the eleven years I coached, he was the hardest and hardest player I have ever seen. He was like this before he became famous. After becoming famous, he became more strict with himself. It is hard for me to imagine that a person can be so diligent that he will be, and nothing in the world will be able to defeat him."
"He is a perfect football player. He has brought the body and will of an earthling to the extreme. Many people cannot imagine that behind his continuous goals is his continuous training day after day, year after year, and never interrupted training? Fans only care about his goals, but never pay attention to his gossip news. In the basement of his Cheshire home, there is a most professional gym. Even during the holidays, he insists on self-training and keeps in shape."
There was another deafening applause from the scene, no less than what was given to Messi before.
In front of the live TV camera, Cristiano Ronaldo's eyes were red and he was obviously moved.
He knew that he had misunderstood Gao Han just now.
"Tonight, I stand here and be responsible for the award. This has a special significance to me. I also want to tell Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo that you are the best, and I feel extremely proud and proud of the achievements you have achieved today."
"No matter whoever you win this award tonight is worthy and deserves it. And if you fail to get it, you don't need to feel regretful or even sad about it, because in the decades of our professional football history, you have written your own names and left your brilliant footprints."
"We miss Pele, Maradona, Ronaldo, and Zidane. It's not just because of the impressive achievements and honors they have achieved in their football careers, but more importantly because they left a wonderful performance on the football field and became the best memories of all fans."
"Believe me, so are you!"
An unprecedented warm applause sounded at the scene, and it was obvious that everyone was moved by Gao Han's remarks.
Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, who is better and who should win the award has always been controversial for the media, fans, and even in the football circle.
But now, Gao Han, who once coached two superstars at the same time, has given the answer.
That is, when they reach their level, there is no need to compare, and they can't tell the difference.
What can stop them and defeat them will only be time.
Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could also feel Gao Han's love for them, so even though everyone else sat down, both of them were still standing.
Gao Han also understood what they meant, so he directly opened the golden envelope placed on the table, took out the paper card, and announced the name on the paper card without hesitation.
"Cristiano Ronaldo!"
The audience burst into an extremely warm applause.
The Portuguese was very surprised, but turned around at the first time, passed by several guests, and walked to Messi's side.
Messi was also very generous and congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo with a smile, and the two hugged each other hard.
After thanking Messi, the Portuguese accepted the congratulations from the guests, teammates and friends along the way, ran to the podium quickly and hugged his mentor Gao Han.
On the big screen behind the podium, the final vote rate was also played. The vote rate between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo was very close, only 0.2% away, which shows how fierce the competition is.
Messi has an advantage in the national team's head coach and captain's votes, but Cristiano Ronaldo leads the media's votes. Finally, after combining it, Cristiano Ronaldo has a little lead.
As for Barcelona's midfielder Iniesta, who lost a big loss in the competition, can only rank third.
After the Portuguese let go of Gao Han's embrace, their eyes were already crying. When they took the Golden Globe trophy from Gao Han, they even hugged Gao Han again with sobs, but they did not let go for a long time.
Everyone could see that this time he was indeed in love with him.
After finally calming down, the Portuguese walked to the podium and placed the trophy on it like treasures.
"Thank you very much for all those who voted, thank you for your support and affirmation." His voice was obviously choked.
"This is my first time winning the FIFA Golden Ball Award, but I believe this will not be the last time. I will train harder, constantly improve myself, and strive for next year, the year after... I will come here every year to win the Golden Ball Award."
When I heard the Portuguese’s words on the spot, applause broke out again, so manly!
"The past year has been a year that I can never forget. I came from the Serie A to the strange Premier League. My teammates and I won all the championships that I can win. It was a very wonderful moment. Here I thank all my teammates for their support and trust in me. I hope we can continue to work hard and strive to win the Champions League this year!"
Cristiano Ronaldo's words received another warm applause.
In fact, Manchester City is indeed the number one favorite in the Champions League this season.
"I want to thank my family, my mother and sister, my children, my friends, and Jorge Mendez, but I have to thank my boss, Mr. Gao Han, the head coach I respect most."
Cristiano Ronaldo said this and turned around and pointed at Gao Han beside him.
"Tonight, here, I will tell him in front of everyone in the world that you are the best head coach in the world!"
A loud shout suddenly sounded at the scene, and after the Portuguese finished shouting this sentence, they turned around again, hugged Gao Han hard, constantly thanking Gao Han for his help and trust.
The live TV camera also keenly captured close-ups of the master and apprentice. Gao Han's eyes were obviously filled with tears, which seemed very touching and comforting.
Everyone in the audience also gave them the warmest applause tonight.
Tonight's first prize was won by Cristiano Ronaldo, but in fact, Gao Han was the well-deserved biggest winner tonight. This was not only because he won the first Best Men's Football Coach of the Year Award, but also because the two major stars he cultivated finally met at the final of the first Golden Globe Awards.
Although Messi only played under Gao Han for a year, the Argentine superstar told everyone more than once that Gao Han gave him great help, including his choice to leave the Premier League and return to Barcelona, all of which came from Gao Han's advice, which created his status as the world's top superstar today.
But Gao Han's outstanding works over the past decade are obviously not just Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but also Cannavaro, Ronaldinho and Kaka, who are also world football players, not to mention world-class superstars such as Deco, Torres, Villa, Lampard, Terry, Adriano, Aguero, Ribery, Robben and Neuer.
Nowadays, world-class superstars such as Benzema, Sanchez, David Silva, Modric, Xavi Martinez, Marchesrano and Cech have emerged in Manchester City.
Chapter completed!