Chapter 601: Chapter 600: The First Jewel on the Crown of Emperor Kay
After the team photo with the championship trophy, the trophy disappeared.
Many players needed to take individual trophy photos, be interviewed, and capture a handsome solo shot.
Now, the trophy has probably reached Feng Te.
Feng Te: "This trophy represents the team’s unity and everyone’s efforts. But at the same time, it’s also the first gem on Captain Kai’s crown."
"Although now Manchester City, us, should feel honored because of this trophy. I’m sure that future Carabao Cups will feel privileged because Captain Kai once held it!"
The journalists interviewing Feng Te nodded frequently.
Everyone had always been puzzled about how Feng Te managed to make his place at Manchester City.
Playing ability?
Leadership?
Social skills?
Experience?
Now they were sure.
It was his undying loyalty!
Journalists surrounded Feng Te for interviews, let alone Deng Kai.
Journalist: "Deng Kai, Manchester United played a lineup of youth plus reserves. Does that diminish the joy of winning the championship for you?"
Deng Kai shook his head: "First of all, I don’t agree with your assessment of Manchester United. No one knows United better than themselves, and the lineup they fielded must have had their reasons."
"We are all professional teams and athletes, and if possible, no one would give up any victory or trophy."
"What the media calls giving up, in our view, is just a form of failure."
"Manchester City has defeated Manchester United to win the Carabao Cup, and that’s just how it is, no narrative will devalue this trophy."
"Furthermore, that kind of talk doesn’t show enough respect to the United players who took part in this match."
"They have many good players, Fran, Veron, O’Shea, Barthez... not to mention them, Jimmy Davies’ talent is visible to the naked eye, Fletcher can definitely become a reliable player..."
Deng Kai corrected the journalists; he wouldn’t allow anyone to overshadow the brilliance of Kai-style Manchester City’s first trophy.
Of course, not everyone would indulge Deng Kai.
A journalist from Sky Sports commented: "But many players in this lineup haven’t had much opportunity to play in the Premier League this season. How would you explain that if they’re really strong enough?"
Deng Kai spread his hands: "Jimmy Davies is only twenty-one, Roche, Webb, Fletcher, Richardson... I think there has been a misunderstanding."
"The majority of professional players don’t start becoming important players for their teams until they are twenty-two or twenty-three. That’s the mainstream phenomenon in world football."
"You cannot expect every Manchester United academy player to become a Beckham just because Beckham became famous with one goal."
"You cannot look down upon players like Van der Vaart, Robben, Sneijder, Iniesta, and Schweinsteiger, who are historic talents, just because the world of football has seen CR7 and me breaking historical records."
Van der Vaart: Uh...
Robben: They weren’t looking down on us in the first place.
Sneijder: But now that you mention it.
Iniesta: It seems like they really do look down on us now!
Schweinsteiger: This really sucks!
"On this matter, I think Cristiano and I owe an apology to the young players in the Premier League. We’ve put too much pressure on you," Deng Kai said to the camera, "Take Manchester United’s Davies for example, even though you’ve been on United’s bench for a year or two."
"I think it’s worth the wait until you are twenty-three because after all, this is Manchester United. Even if you don’t get enough playing time, you can still learn a lot from these world-class stars."
To be honest, Deng Kai made his point pretty clear.
If Davies is still thinking of going to play for Watford next season, then it must be fate.
Later, a journalist from The Sun Newspaper posed their question: "We noticed that, while celebrating on the pitch, Keira seemed to have opened her collar."
"And it seems you were fixated on her chest..."
Feng Te rushed over and dragged away the reporter from The Sun Newspaper.
Are your eyes that sharp?
Do you think I, Feng Te, didn’t see it?
Have you ever heard me mention a word about it?
Young man, you’re too impatient. Now you’ve even lost the chance to interview!
Eventually, a reporter asked Deng Kai for his opinion on Manchester United, "The loss in the EFL Cup was a huge blow for Manchester United, especially for Ronaldo."
"No one knows his desire for victory better than I do."
"But there’s an old saying on our side that a mourning army is bound to win."
"I am very optimistic about Manchester United’s momentum in the league. Although they are still behind Arsenal, as long as Manchester United keeps this level of focus on the league, they are bound to be the ultimate winners."
"That’s right, I am more optimistic about Manchester United becoming the champions of the Premier League this season."
"This is also the promise I made with Ronaldo."
"Within Manchester, I call the shots. I’ve done it; this EFL Cup can prove it for me."
"Outside of Manchester, Manchester United has the say, and I’m waiting for Ronaldo to prove it to me!"
Deng Kai encouraged Ronaldo.
Of course, for Ronaldo, it sounded more like a provocation.
Meaning, "Hey Ronaldo, the championship of England isn’t that hard to win, is Manchester United up for it?"
It was said that Ronaldo shut off his phone for the whole day when Manchester City were celebrating with the trophy.
Unfortunately, the day after he answered a call from his brother Hugo, he was greeted by Deng Kai’s voice.
Deng Kai "shared" his championship win with Ronaldo.
Ronaldo happily set off "fireworks" for Deng Kai.
At least smashing three cups is a given.
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"The first trophy of the season in England! Manchester City breaks a 28-year championship drought! The United Kingdom is about to enter the reign of Emperor Kai!"
"The Miracle of the Promoted Team! Premier League newcomers Manchester City defeat Manchester United to bravely win the EFL Cup!"
"King of the EFL Cup! Deng Kai scores nine goals and six assists, sweeping the EFL Cup top scorer and assist leader!"
"Serie A’s side-by-side assist king Grosso! Six assists, earning the EFL Cup assist leader honor alongside Deng Kai!"
"Another Best Player Award! The law of Deng Kai winning the championship and being the tournament’s best continued to hold true in his career!"
"Best EFL Cup lineup announced: Deng Kai leading! Fowler, Ribery, Simon, Gerard, Beckham, Grosso, Ferdinand, Kilop, Maicon, Lehmann, and others selected!"
"Six Manchester City players selected for the best EFL Cup lineup, more than half the number showcasing their dominance in the tournament!"
After the EFL Cup, Manchester City’s momentum was unstoppable.
The news of the championship was exhilarating.
Without hesitation, the Manchester City officially held a victory parade in Manchester.
The reason the victory parade was not postponed until the end of the season was that the EFL Cup was their main target this season.
For most people at Manchester City, they had a successful season, worthy of celebration.
By the way, the championship bonus was supposedly from Mansour.
But in fact, it was given by Manchester City’s partner, Pepsi.
