Chapter 248: The end of an era, the beginning of an era

　　 At 12 o'clock on December 12, local time, the draw ceremony for the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League was held at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. Except for Real Madrid's draw to the old enemy Bayern, there was no expected duel.
Chelsea, who had just made waves in the summer, drew Stuttgart. This season, Arsenal, who had killed all sides, met Celta, Manchester United met the unremarkable Porto, Juventus met Deportivo, AC Milan played Sparta, The rest are Real Sociedad VS Lyon, Locomotive VS Monaco.
　　 Basically, except for Real Madrid and Bayern who are a bit sloppy and are considered to be the "early finals", everyone else is very satisfied.
　　Only Kaka is mourning for Manchester United...
　　 Three days later, fans all over the world once again turned their eyes on Switzerland, but this time the location was Basel.
　　 The 2003 World Footballer Award Ceremony will be held here.
　　 Although the gold content is not as high as that of the European footballer, it is the highest personal honor selected by FIFA. The world footballer can basically be regarded as the second-ranked individual award in the football world.
The three candidates have been subject to huge controversy as always, especially Shevchenko, who helped Milan win the Triple Crown as an absolute hero last season, and dazzled in the Confederations Cup, led Arsenal to advance this season, and even Henry, who led the team to a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League group stage, both lost the election, making it rare for reporters and fans to unanimously criticize FIFA.
　　 Fortunately there is Kaka.
　　 The club has a triple crown, the national team honors the Gold Cup, and Kaka has played a decisive role in it. Kaka's election is definitely expected, but considering the exotic tastes of the coaches of various countries, the final result is really hard to say.
　　 Shortly before the award ceremony, Zidane and Ronaldo arrived in Basel by private jet, along with Florentino and Bardano, Real Madrid once again made the limelight.
　　 It is worth mentioning that, with the exception of Rivaldo in 1999, the FIFA World Footballers since 1996 are now playing for Real Madrid. The starry brilliance of the Galaxy is evident.
　　 What made the reporters crazy is Kaka's low-key as always, almost sneaking into the scene sneakily.
　　 Ronaldinho and Henry didn't know when they got together, they were able to talk vigorously, and immediately waved at him when they saw Kaka.
　　 Kaka walked over, hugged him, and said, "How about Barcelona?"
　　 "Excellent," Ronaldinho grinned, showing his big white teeth, and introduced, "Thierry Henry, you should know."
　　 "Of course, but it's the first time we met." Kaka smiled and stretched out his hand to Henry.
　　 Henry shook it up, and smiled and said authentically: "I have a hunch, it will be you who will win the prize."
　　 "I borrow your good words."
　　 Xiao Luo said: "You are the protagonist, why are you here so late?"
　　 "Go to the U.S. to do something busy," Kaka broke the subject, "What were you talking about just now?"
　　 "I'm talking about tomorrow's game," Henry said, "You will participate, too?"
　　 Kaka nodded and said, "Of course."
The United Nations Development Program organized a free match. The players were organized by Ronaldo and Zidane, the legendary Ronaldo Friends Team and Zidane Friends Team. The proceeds from the game will be used by the United Nations to support poor areas. Kaka is very early I received an invitation from Ronaldo before.
　　Henry shrugged, "I hope I can be a teammate with you again."
　　 Kaka smiled and said, "I heard Ronnie say that it will be held every year from now on, next time you come to our side."
　　 Zidane, who was walking by, turned black.
　　 Nima, is there such a person?
　　 Ronaldo + Henry + Kaka, is this a charity match or a abuse match?
　　 Daluo was happy, and patted Henry on the shoulder from behind, "That's it, you will come to our side next year."
　　 Henry was taken aback, and was about to agree. Qi Zu had already called out, "No, no, unless you give me Kaka next year."
　　 Henry: "……"
　　 Kaka: "……"
Although other awards will be presented tonight, the highlight is undoubtedly the World Footballer. The three candidates were chatting and laughing here, which naturally attracted the attention of the audience. Kaka saw Florentino walking over and quickly found someone. An excuse slipped.
　　 He still doesn't want to have anything to do with this old man.
　　 Henry had similar thoughts, and this small circle soon dispersed.
　　The ceremony begins.
　　 Zidane, Ronaldo and Kaka sit in the front row.
　　Daluo is in the middle, and Qizu and Kaka are separated.
"nervous?"
　　 Ronaldo has already performed the World Footballer’s hat-trick, and he also knows his mind about 2003, so he is very relaxed. The host above has already started his opening remarks. He is still in the mood to ask Kaka with a smile.
　　 "Relax, you are at least the third place, already a lot ahead of others," Da Luo said, "You just turned 21."
　　 "...How old were you when you first won the prize?"
　　 "Can't remember," Ronaldo thought for a while, "20 years old?"
　　 "Then you use age to comfort me?"
　　 "Well, but you still hope to catch up with me for the Golden Globe Award. I was 21 when I won the award."
　　 "That's probably no show," Kaka said. "Shevchenko, Maldini, and Henry all hope very much."
　　 "Who knows before the answer is revealed?"
　　 Kaka just wanted to answer, the audience suddenly burst into applause, and the heads of three people also appeared on the big screen.
　　 The host has just announced the top three players in the world of this year selected by the head coaches of various countries and regions~EbookFREE.me~ The three smirked quickly.
　　 But the first to be awarded was the FIFA President’s Special Award.
　　 Iraq is the winner.
　　 A country is in chaos of war, almost can't even afford the shoes, but also won the magical team of the Chinese team.
　　 is the fair play award.
　　The winners are the fans of the Glasgow Celtics Club...
　　 In the UEFA Cup final last season, the Celtics lost to Porto, but the 35,000 Celtics fans visiting Seville were in order, so FIFA paid tribute to them with this award.
　　 Next is the most improved team, and the winner is Bahrain.
　　 Then it was the best team of 2003, and the Brazilian team was elected.
　　 is the Miss World Football. The winner is the German women's football player Prinz. This is the first time she has won this honor. Mia Hamm and the Swedish women's football player Ljungberg are behind.
　　 The last thing is tonight’s highlight, World Footballer.
　　 Zidane, Ronaldo and Kaka once again appeared in the live footage and the big screen.
　　 Zidane is thirty-one, Ronaldo is twenty-seven, and Kaka is twenty-one.
　　 An era is about to end, another era is about to begin.
　　
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