Chapter 676: Chapter 675: I, Deng Kai, Challenge You All to a Duel!
Ronaldo’s fists clenched tight, he swore he would follow Deng Kai’s example from the Oscars, he wanted to rush over and punch Deng Kai to let him know that one could be killed but not insulted!
"Alright, alright, enough joking around," Deng Kai still pointed at Ronaldo, "Chris, or ’Cristiano Ronaldo’ as everyone calls him, my best friend, the first person I met after joining Sporting Lisbon’s youth team."
The camera focused on Ronaldo again.
This time, Ronaldo stopped smiling.
He was unsure if Deng Kai was going to mess with him again.
"But soon after we joined, we experienced some things together, we were troubled by some unfriendly players."
"Of course, there’s no need to blame those players, they were all very young at the time, and it’s normal for them to make mistakes. They received the punishment they deserved then, so I don’t hope they still have to pay for those past actions now."
"I just want to say, those things let Chris and me understand and appreciate each other."
"Because I was weak, I lacked playing time on the team for a while. It was the chemistry between me and Chris that caught Coach Maxa’s attention, and he gave me a chance."
"It can be said that in the early part of my career, it was Ronaldo dragging me to play football, it was him who time after time converted the football I passed to him, allowing me to gain more opportunities."
"Without him, I could never have kept moving up within the youth team, and I definitely couldn’t have succeeded in Moreirense."
"Now, we play for different teams. People always compare us and try to sabotage our friendship."
"But I want to tell everyone, there’s no need to do that, because it’s futile."
"No one understands Ronaldo better than I do, and nobody understands me better than Ronaldo."
"On the pitch, we’ll fight fiercely and bring our best to defeat each other. But off the field, we are always the most trusted companions!"
"Even this Golden Ball award in my hand. If someday I personally think that Ronaldo deserves it more than me, but I end up with the award, I would personally hand the trophy to him."
"Because our friendship, is more important than this Golden Ball!"
Whooooosh!
The players at the scene applauded warmly, cheering in agreement.
Award judging is always fraught with error, always overlooking some pearls.
Deng Kai’s words deeply touched many players.
Zidane’s face was filled with gloom. Are you freaking pointing at me?
You want me to hand over the FIFA World Player trophy to you, huh?
You little Yin-Yang man!
So bad!
I can’t hear, can’t hear, can’t hear!
And Ronaldo, captured by the camera, was on the verge of tears.
He too was moved by Deng Kai.
Until Deng Kai’s tone changed: "Of course, this time you’re still far behind, even if I wanted to give the trophy to you, Nedved, Henry, Maldini, Shevchenko, and Zidane wouldn’t agree."
"So this Golden Ball can only belong to me."
"You need to work hard, Ronaldo, don’t let me get too far ahead of you, haha."
Ronaldo wished he could slap himself right then.
He had been too careless!
Way too careless!
This is freakin’ Deng Dog!
He almost fell for it.
Damn damn damn!
You just wait!
When I get the Golden Ball, I’m definitely going to mock you for an hour, and I hope you won’t switch off your phone then!
Pfft!
Many football stars burst into laughter.
Deng Kai, that guy, was really never done teasing Ronaldo.
But that’s just Deng Kai.
If it were anyone else, Ronaldo would’ve freaking lost it already.
Spoil him, my nephew!
What kind of divine friendship is this!
What a brotherhood!
In the end, Deng Kai also gave shoutouts to Deco, Kaka, Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, and others in the audience, "Of course, there’s also Drogba, Terry, Adriano, Ribery... my brothers in arms who haven’t made it here yet, but I believe you all will eventually arrive."
"I’m waiting for you here."
"I, Deng Kai, atop the world of football, am waiting for your challenge!"
"This football era belongs to the predecessors, and it also belongs to us, the successors!"
"But I hope that, be it predecessors or successors, don’t let this football era become the era of just one person! Because being unbeatable is so very lonely!"
"So very lonely!"
"Lonely!"
The echo even accompanied Deng Kai’s call.
The once lively atmosphere of the venue instantly fell silent.
Many faces showed astonished expressions.
The host was stunned and blurted out subconsciously, "Is this... is this a challenge to all the stars in the world?"
Deng Kai nodded solemnly, "Yes, it can be understood that way. To all the football stars in the world, I, Deng Kai, challenge every single one of you!"
"Do you dare to accept the challenge?"
Deng Kai extended the microphone towards the audience.
A group of stars couldn’t contain their anger, "Dare!"
"What are you saying? I can’t hear you!" Deng Kai passed the microphone out again.
"Dare! I accept the challenge!" proclaimed Henry with fiery passion.
"I accept too!" Nedved followed swiftly.
"You brat, next season you’ll see the might of France’s football king!" Zidane laughed and cursed.
"Back in the day..." Ronaldo expressed his indignation.
"Interesting!" Shevchenko nodded in approval.
"I hope there’s still enough petrol in my tank to teach him a lesson!" Maldini said wryly.
"He really is mad!" Beckham looked up to Deng Kai from below the stage.
"Too ostentatious! This is only his first award," Carlos disapproved.
"I will block all your shots!" Buffon declared confidently.
"This is the man I aspire to be!" Ibrahimovic pounded his chest and stomped his feet, loudly acknowledging a kindred spirit.
"Worthy of my team’s Deng!" Ronaldinho grinned and seemed more interested in football.
The Golden Ball Award ceremony, for the first time in history, ended amidst such an enthusiastic atmosphere.
The new football Mr. Deng Kai has issued the strongest statement in the world!
Media all around the world, not just football media, vied to publish everything about this award ceremony at the earliest opportunity.
Shocking!
Super shocking!
And those stars who were not present or not yet qualified to be present, after learning of the events, lamented and sighed with regret, realizing they had missed a classic.
Everyone knew there couldn’t possibly be a more classic award ceremony than this year’s Golden Ball.
Deng Kai was absolutely incredible!
So explosive!
One man challenges the whole world!
He really dared to shout it out!
But, combining Manchester City’s current undefeated record, he damn well should be the one to shout it!
Anyone else saying it wouldn’t have had such a jaw-dropping effect!
In the Deng Kai global fan club’s main group, Feng Te, the group leader, immediately composed a poem to cheer on the king:
"Glorified filth of Portugal unworthy of praise,"
"The Golden Ball of the Blues taken back to their place."
"During the ceremony, horse hooves were quick,"
"Our Kai challenged everyone, that’s just the kick!"
