Chapter 529: Champions League 5 consecutive championships
"Never mind, let him do as he pleases. Let the whole world see what he can ultimately achieve and what kind of deity he truly is in the football world," Platini thought to himself, feeling honored to witness the birth of a legend in his lifetime. This would surely go down in history.
Although Real Madrid wins the championship every year, the attention on the Champions League is increasing day by day. Besides the growing Asian region, Africa and North America are also showing significant growth, all thanks to Wang Feng.
It's incredible that the influence of the Champions League in the European region is also increasing rather than decreasing. People are not experiencing fatigue but instead eagerly discussing how far Real Madrid will go and who will become the next generation of football king to challenge the Galactic battleship and defeat the Chinese superstar.
Under these circumstances, any forced interference would surely become a target of public criticism. If not careful, UEFA's reputation would be tarnished, and no one wants to deal with such thankless tasks.
The King of Spain was also quite distressed. He complained to his wife beside him, "Why isn't Wang one of us Spaniards? Then I could easily bestow honors upon him. Now, there's not much I can offer him!"
The consecutive victories of Real Madrid held extraordinary significance for the royal family. They were eager to make their presence felt.
"Don't worry, dear. We can maintain a low profile for now. When he retires, we can then award him a medal, which will continuously help the royal family as a symbol of his achievements and influence."
Juan Carlos nodded repeatedly, "Why didn't I think of that? At that time, we can completely award him a first-class medal in the name of lifetime achievement. That would be fantastic!"
The queen added with a smile, "Well, that's not necessarily the case. Perhaps by then, his achievements would warrant a special-grade medal."
Wang Feng naturally had no idea about the thoughts swirling in these people's minds. He just felt incredibly exhausted, as if a long journey had come to an end, and he was uncertain about what lay ahead.
Amidst the various joyful sounds, the Chinese superstar focused his attention on his opponents, who were now the losers. Proudly, Ronaldo had already left the field for the locker room as soon as the final whistle blew.
Carrick and Valencia were lying on the ground, crying in pain. Captain Vidic comforted them and helped them up, rallying teammates to thank the fans who had come from afar.
Benzema glanced over several times, probably wanting to exchange jerseys, but hesitated for a long time and ultimately didn't come over. It was understandable; everyone was feeling frustrated after such a defeat, and it wasn't the right time for casual interactions with opponents.
Watching all this, Wang Feng finally realized that he truly didn't like the feeling of losing. Although he could feel his physical abilities declining with age, he refused to accept it. He would keep running until he couldn't run anymore, keep winning until he couldn't win anymore!
With these thoughts in mind, he felt a surge of determination. The trophy room in his mind would soon add many new items. It was truly something to look forward to.
As Wang Feng was lost in his thoughts, almost all the players on the Real Madrid side were caught up in a frenzy. They were packing up the match ball, cutting down pieces of the net, and some even wanted to move the entire metal goalpost. Some were trying to dig up the Wembley pitch with small shovels. Everyone wanted to take something home as a memento.
The staff had to intervene to stop them. While taking down the nets was acceptable, moving the goalposts and digging up the pitch were not. The bemused Chinese superstar quickly organized everyone to acknowledge the fans and celebrate together by singing the anthem of Madrid.
Soon, the makeshift awards podium was set up. Under the cheers of the Real Madrid fans, the Manchester United players first stepped forward to receive their runner-up medals. They looked dejected as they grabbed their medals and left.
During this time, there was an unpleasant incident. Rooney was walking a bit slowly in front, and Ronaldo, behind him, impatiently pushed him. Although it wasn't a strong push, Rooney's surprised and annoyed expression was evident.
The championship award ceremony was naturally more harmonious. Wang Feng received the Champions League trophy from Platini and walked slowly towards the stage's center. He then lifted it high above his head, with the players' cheers and fireworks in the background.
After the match, in the press conference, head coach Benitez and Wang Feng appeared together. Facing hundreds of media outlets worldwide, Benitez expressed his respect for Manchester United, "They were very tough opponents. We barely managed to win until the last moment."
Regarding his astonishing long-range shot just before the final whistle, the Chinese superstar said that Manchester United defended him very tightly in the last moments, so he had to find an attacking opportunity, hence the attempt, which surprisingly worked out well.
"This was a pleasant surprise, but it wasn't the key to victory because we were leading Manchester United twice before this. Throughout the match, the efforts of all my teammates laid a solid foundation for our victory."
Equaling the club's historic achievement of five consecutive Champions League titles, Wang Feng considered it a great honor. "Real Madrid is an immensely great club, whether in the past, present, or future, and I feel very lucky to have been personally involved in building this greatness."
Benitez praised the Chinese superstar during the interview and publicly stated for the first time that there was no conflict between him and Wang Feng. "I don't think any coach in the world would have conflicts with Wang. He is a perfect player."
Compared to the enthusiastic atmosphere on the Real Madrid side, the Manchester United press conference was very quiet. Manager Ferguson faced various hostile questions alone.
"Is Ronaldo much inferior to Wang Feng? I don't think so. Cristiano's growth is obvious to all, and he also scored two goals to turn the tide. There is some difference between the two, but I believe the Portuguese can catch up."
"Was Scholes' foul intentional? He was just doing his best to stop the opponent. I admit it was a foul, but he has been punished enough. Not only was he shown a red card, but he also needs about half a month to recover."
"Real Madrid's five consecutive Champions League titles? Yes, it's a miracle. I never thought I would witness such a legendary moment at my age."
"Evaluation of Wang Feng? I think you've heard enough already. I don't need to praise him anymore. The Chinese star can be described as great."
"When will I retire? I'm glad you're concerned about my health. I have no problems and can continue to fight for the Red Devils for a few more years."
Dreamlike Real Madrid, dreamlike dynasty! No matter where you are, people have to admit that the achievements of the Galactic battleship at this moment are unprecedented. Five consecutive league titles and five consecutive Champions League titles have made them the greatest club of all time.
Led by media outlets like Marca, Florentino is already being hailed as the greatest club president of Real Madrid after Bernabeu. They credit him for his foresight in orchestrating Wang Feng's transfer.
On the other hand, media outlets like Diario AS have to admit that at this moment, the Galactic battleship completely outshines the Catalan team. However, they still have a future, and Messi is that future! What they didn't know was that there was once significant internal disagreement within Barcelona. Some believed Messi should be sold since they couldn't defeat Real Madrid anyway, so they might as well cash in. After all, Juventus was willing to pay a transfer fee of �100 million, and Paris Saint-Germain even offered a staggering �150 million.
"Wang Feng is already 28 years old, with only a few years left in his prime. After this wave passes, we'll seek young and excellent players to rebuild the team, like Neymar. He's exactly five years younger than Messi and nine years younger than the Chinese superstar. That's the future," they said.
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