Chapter 601: Discussion from All Sides
Wang Feng's ninth Ballon d'Or victory stirred up discussions worldwide, with countless words of admiration and praise pouring in from all corners. Many football legends, coaches, and players offered their perspectives from an insider's point of view.
"How should we evaluate Wang Feng? I believe he surpasses everyone who has ever played football on this planet. Pele and Maradona are no match for him. Perhaps the title of Football God is most appropriate." said Lippi, the newly appointed head coach of the Chinese national team.
"Now, many European countries such as Italy, France, Spain, and Germany all consider him the greatest player in the history of football. Even friends from Brazil and Argentina admit that the former two football kings cannot reach the heights of the Chinese superstar."
"I dare say there will be no successor. There will never be another player who can score goal after goal like Wang Feng, exerting a decisive influence on the pitch and helping the team win countless honors."
"It must be said that those who are fortunate enough to witness this era are lucky. In the future, there will be countless longing gazes directed towards him."
Ancelotti also praised Wang Feng's exceptional talent: "His importance on the pitch is self-evident. Everyone can see his contribution at first glance, whether or not he scores goals."
"The discipline and strong desire for victory displayed by the Chinese superstar move me. In fact, he has won almost all the honors that a footballer can win, but he is still not satisfied, still persisting on the field. It is this spirit that inspires Real Madrid to keep moving forward."
"We need players like him. Every team desires to have such players. Wang Feng has long surpassed the sport of football itself and reached a whole new level."
Speaking of the two "gods" in football and basketball, Ancelotti believed that in some ways, the Chinese superstar surpassed them. "People often compare young players to Jordan, such as Kobe or LeBron James, and some believe they will surpass their predecessors one day."
"But no one dares to compare Messi or Ronaldo with Wang Feng, and no one believes they can achieve greater heights than the Chinese superstar."
Spanish coach Del Bosque exclaimed, "Wang Feng seems like an alien. His achievements are unbelievable yet undisputed. It can be said that each trophy he receives is accumulated from countless glorious achievements."
The Spanish believe that whether it's fans, media, or football professionals, everyone's expectations of him continue to grow, but the Chinese superstar always manages to refresh their understanding, which is why he achieved the feat of winning the Ballon d'Or nine times.
As for the failure of his protege Iniesta, Del Bosque expressed his regret, "Andres is very unfortunate. He is one of the best midfielders of our time, but unfortunately, he encountered the greatest player in history."
"The issue of vote splitting for Messi? This is an inevitable trend in the selection process. The Argentine performed very well and deserved the votes."
Brazil's national team coach Scolari gave his first choice to Messi, but he believed Wang Feng deserved the award. "My vote is just to encourage South American players to strive harder and keep the World Cup trophy next year. The voting actually carries strong subjective wishes and biases, but despite this, the Chinese superstar still received more support."
"Cold data may perhaps better explain the issue: a hundred goals in a season, winning five titles, six consecutive championships. In any era, these achievements would make him the number one in football."
Argentina coach Sabella made a clever choice by selecting Cristiano Ronaldo. He said, "Messi is the new leader of Argentine football. His strength is undeniable, but the only bad news is that he lives in Wang Feng's era. If it weren't for the Chinese superstar, he would probably have won the Ballon d'Or long ago."
UEFA President Platini believed that Wang Feng's victory was well-deserved. "The Chinese superstar's outstanding achievements, any other winner would have sparked unprecedented controversy."
"To be honest, both FIFA and UEFA have complex feelings about him. We hope he can continue to maintain a high level and bring more exciting matches to the fans, but we also worry that he will last too long. All we can do is appreciate his performance and his football every day."
German legend Beckenbauer commented, "Wang Feng is perfect. He is the true emperor of world football. If we have to point out one flaw, it's that he didn't play for Bayern Munich, haha."
As a presenter, French legend and current Real Madrid assistant Zidane said, "Wang Feng's diligence is universally recognized. All Real Madrid players look up to him as a role model. He is the most reassuring person for the coach. No one dislikes him."
Uruguayan legend Francisco praised Wang Feng, saying, "He has surpassed all the stars from ancient times to the present and left them far behind. No one would disagree with this view."
"It's hard to believe he is Asian, born in China, once considered a football desert. Uruguay has a glorious football history, but now it's declining. So I think domestic players should actively look up to Wang Feng for inspiration. Revival is much simpler than building from scratch."
"Alien" Ronaldo joked, "Wang should be called an alien, no, a god from outer space!" He continued, "From the past to the present, Wang's strength has been growing. When you think you've seen it all, it's not his limit."
"This is a clever way of thinking. He plays with his heart and mind. In fact, many football stars can learn from him. The older he gets, the more extraordinary he becomes. Most of us, including myself, have overlooked this."
Wang Feng's teammate Ramos believed that no one else deserved the Ballon d'Or except him. "Come on, no defender wants to face Wang Feng. That would be an indelible nightmare."
"Oh, by the way, now even attacking players don't want to face him, haha. He is our leader and spiritual pillar. No one doubts that Wang's peak will continue, and he can lead us to create miracles again."
Iniesta expressed his acceptance of the defeat to Wang Feng, saying, "I have never beaten him on the field, not even once. The most memorable moment was in the 2006 Champions League final, where he saved my penalty, causing Barcelona to lose the game. At that moment, I felt like I saw a god."
Messi also expressed regret for his teammate's competition failure, getting excited about the issue of vote splitting: "I would be willing to give all my votes to Andres, but that's impossible. I don't understand why scoring goals should be criticized. I just want to help the team win and get the long-awaited league title."
Various football legends spoke freely, and the world media naturally rushed to report. The Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, and Reuters all used phrases like "King of All Stars, God of Football, Legend Continues" to describe Wang Feng's achievements.
The French team newspaper used nine "Wang Fengs!" in a row as the cover headline, expressing his nine Ballon d'Or trophies. The British BBC commented, "You may not know football, but as long as you are an earthling, you have heard of Wang Feng's legend."
The Spanish newspaper "El Pais" praised "the pinnacle of Spanish football, the pinnacle of Chinese superstar football," while "AS" said, "The god of football is in the Bernabeu!" and "Marca" said, "Nine Ballon d'Or trophies shine on the world, proving Real Madrid's best signing beyond doubt!"
"Daily Sports" said, "It's the darkest moment in Barcelona's history. Not only did they fail to bring in Wang Feng, but they also let him go to their arch-rivals. Laporta will never have a chance to turn things around because of this."
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