After signing with AC Milan, I will be the king of football!

Pinto smiled and nodded.

Huang Kaiwen continued, ”When the coach was injured, I took off my jersey to bless him because we are a team. The second yellow card was to stand up for a teammate. I think my red card was very team-oriented (laughs).

Applause resounded again at the Zurich Opera House.

Pinto, who still wanted to ask questions, could only extend his hand, shake it with Huang Kaiwen, and then let him step down.

Platini and Blatter came on stage with the trophy, and everyone knew the main event had arrived.

”Are you nervous, Kevin?”

Kaka turned and asked.

”Of course not.”

Huang Kaiwen replied.

Even if I don’t get it, it doesn’t matter.

He had already won it three times in a row before, so there’s not much special feeling now.

”Don’t be silly, Kevin will surely win it.”

Ramos said.

”True, haha.”

Kaka said, scratching the back of his head.

Blatter directly opened the envelope, looked around the venue, and then blinked and said, ”The 2008 Mr. World Football—Kevin!”

Boom—

The Zurich Opera House erupted with the most enthusiastic applause of the day.

Huang Kaiwen stood up and hugged Kaka and Ramos before quickly walking onto the stage.

”I’m wondering, who could possibly beat you?” Platini said with a smile.

”You can ask God then.”

Huang Kaiwen said.

Blatter leaned in and said, ”So I should ask you, right? That’s what Ibrahimović said.”

Huang Kaiwen: ...

He really didn’t dare to admit such a thing.

Taking the trophy from Blatter’s arms, Huang Kaiwen placed the golden trophy on the podium.

After adjusting the microphone height slightly, Huang Kaiwen said, ”It’s time to thank my teammates, the coach, the medical staff, and the fans who supported me again. I remember I said this every time before.

In the past year, I’ve gone through a lot.

Yes, I always talked about football being a team sport at award ceremonies and interviews.

In the summer, someone even used my words against me, saying no one is indispensable. Everyone can be replaced...

The camera directly panned to Florentino.

The recording exposed by The Sun newspaper, everyone present had heard it.

This arrogant president of Real Madrid had said exactly that to Huang Kaiwen.

Huang Kaiwen paused slightly, raised the trophy high and shouted into the microphone, ”Now, tell me, who is the King of the World!?”

Clap, clap, clap,

Accustomed to Huang Kaiwen’s style, people occasionally found this flamboyant side of him surprising, and the venue exploded with applause once again.

In Europe and America, such a personality was more welcomed than a low-key and reserved personality.

Huang Kaiwen publicly slapped Florentino, which made many players feel very satisfied.

After all, in that recording, it was easy for players to empathize with Huang Kaiwen’s role.

Players often get kicked out for various reasons, and even top stars can’t avoid this fate as they age.

Typically, once kicked out, it’s tough for players to take revenge on their former clubs or prove themselves; not everyone can be Eto’o.

Moreover,

Huang Kaiwen lifted the World Player of the Year trophy right in front of the Real Madrid president.

This was simply the best revenge.

Florentino was trying hard to control himself, but his expression was already slipping, with his constantly twitching nostrils clearly showing his anger.

As someone who cared a lot about image, Florentino was struggling to hold back.

Were it not for the setting, he would have left directly.

He, Florentino Perez, who single-handedly built the Galacticos, had never suffered such humiliation before.

Forcing a smile, Florentino’s smile looked worse than crying.

”Things will be difficult again now.”

Raul whispered.

”Well, there’s no helping it, since Kevin won the award.”

Guti said, turning his head.

Now, both he and Raul were Florentino’s clean-up targets.

Although Raul could still play as a main player, Florentino had a big issue with Raul’s long-term high-paying contract and always wanted to find an opportunity to get rid of both Raul and Guti.

Every time Huang Kaiwen performed well, the team always had this or that issue, and they were often forbidden to discuss Chelsea and Huang Kaiwen.

This time, once back, Florentino would probably look for an opportunity to create more trouble.

After the ceremony, the two still chose to go up and congratulate Huang Kaiwen.

”Don’t you two want to stay at Real Madrid?”

Huang Kaiwen asked with a smile.

Florentino’s glance was like daggers.

”I think he will be dismissed soon.”

Guti said nonchalantly.

It wasn’t even winter break yet, and Real Madrid was already out of the Copa del Rey.

They supposedly still had hope in the league and the UEFA Champions League.

But coming out second in the Champions League group stage and trailing Barca by 14 points in the league, dreaming of winning both titles was just that—a dream.

”Well, I suggest you both be careful.”

Huang Kaiwen said.

Florentino is not exactly a broad-minded person.

”Don’t worry, we’ll take care of ourselves.”

Guti said.

Raul nodded in agreement.

Huang Kaiwen patted Raul on the shoulder, urging them to hurry back.

Raul had the toughest road.

Earlier, he had even fallen out with Guti.

Now it seemed the two had reconciled, but the pressure from the team was still significant.

Occasionally seeing negative news about Raul in the ”AS Newspaper” indicated that Florentino had already decided to dethrone the captain.

Playing for a great club like Real Madrid was indeed not easy.

Huang Kaiwen shook his head and continued exchanging pleasantries with other industry figures.

Milan’s schedule was over, so Kaka and Torres were starting their vacation.

The Premier League had no winter break and even had matches around Christmas.