ball magic

"Glamorous, how do you feel?" Rivaldo teased Raphael.

Although he and Rafael had only been teammates for one year, they knew each other's personalities very well. He assured that Rafael would not enjoy being surrounded by Ferguson, Moratti, Beckenbauer and Real Madrid chairman Sanz at all.

Raphael gave him a knowing look, and saw Beckham walking towards them.

This is also the first time that Raphael has met Manchester United players on such a formal occasion since he became the small boss of Manchester United.

Beckham also opened his mouth to tease him, mainly saying that he used Keane as an example in the last interview with Paddy Creland at Old Trafford, and then "run away" after the game.

Raphael said confidently: "Otherwise, do I have to go to the locker room to compete with him? Then Fergie will have an excuse to keep me."

Beckham didn't expect him to say that, but in the end he just shook his head.

Soon the staff invited them to their positions.

As the three candidates for the World Footballer of the Year, they were placed in the first row with adjacent seats.

After all, among the three present here, two are the most popular superstars in football, which is the guarantee of today's ratings!

They still had time to have a good chat before the awards ceremony officially began.

But when he was seated, Rivaldo asked Rafael: "Did you see Best? President Blatter of FIFA didn't want Best to give you an award, did he? I think the Argentines will explode."

When saying this, the Brazilian looked at Beckham, obviously wanting to know his opinion.

Beckham smiled and said in a low voice, "If that's the case, the media will have room to play after the dinner. But why not Sir Charlton? He is also here today."

The importance FIFA attaches to this awards ceremony is not only reflected in the venue of the dinner, but also in the guests present.

From Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Eusebio, George Best, Sir Charlton, Di Stefano, and Pele, it can be said that FIFA has caught all the famous names in football.

But among so many celebrities, Beckham thinks that the one who is most likely to present the award to Raphael is actually Di Stefano.

Although the "Golden Arrow" joined the Spanish nationality after entering his later years, he still retained the Argentine nationality and is still a famous Argentine.

"We'll know when the awards are presented." Rivaldo said and looked at Rafael.

If he had won the award, a congratulatory message from FIFA would have already arrived.

Since it is not him, it will definitely not be Beckham. This year's Footballer can only be Rafael.

Raphael smiled back.

He didn't know in whose hand he would receive the trophy, but no matter who the presenter was, the trophy would not change, why should he pay attention to this?

After the awards ceremony officially started, the camera swept over the three of them from time to time.

This makes them have to sit upright and accept the baptism of the camera at any time.

The first selection is Miss World Football.

Pele and Zico jointly announced that Sun Wen from China and Michelle Ackles, an American veteran, were named Miss Football of the 20th Century.

This is a glorious moment for the girls, and the audience burst into applause.

What follows is the selection of Mr. Footballer.

The camera was aimed at the three of Rafael at the first time. Under the gaze of the camera, Beckham showed a bright smile, while Rafael and Rivaldo only raised the corners of their lips slightly.

But after the host's voice sounded, the smiles of the three all showed "cracks"

"Let's invite Mr. Maradona and Mr. Di Stefano to announce the winner of the Footballer of the Year!"

Maradona!

This name not only shocked the candidates, but also caused an uproar in the audience!

No one thought that Maradona would be the one who presented the award to Rafael, because everyone didn't expect him to come!

This is not because of the delicate relationship between Maradona and Rafael, but because of the feud between Maradona and FIFA!

Think about his grievances with FIFA. After the 1990 World Cup final, Maradona didn't even want to shake the hand of the FIFA president, let alone the 1994 World Cup drug ban.

After retiring, Maradona couldn't control his mouth even more, and would recall the past and criticize FIFA at every turn. (iii)

Under such circumstances, how could everyone not be surprised that he suddenly appeared in the Congress Palace and presented an award to Raphael?

But after the shock, everyone welcomed Maradona and Di Stefano with applause.

Maradona looks smiling at the moment, but who can know his mood at the moment?

Does he want to come?

He did not want!Why should he give an award to that arrogant little bastard!

But how did he come?

It was Blatter, the new FIFA president who just took office, who personally called him and threatened him

Blatter told him that if he didn't come to present the award to Rafael, their choices would be Best and Charlton, or Bailey and Zico!

Let the British and Brazilians present Rafael with an award?

Go fuck it!

Although Maradona disliked Rafael and didn't agree with him as a member of Argentina before, this little bastard had already won the America's Cup for Argentina and was about to point to the World Cup. Now let the British and Brazilians Give him an award?

dream!

In this way, Maradona came to Belgium.

It's just that I still can't save face, and decided to wait until the awards ceremony before showing up with my seniors.

As a result, Di Stefano admired Raphael very much, and kept talking to him about Raphael's advantages in the background, which almost bored him to death.

But when he appeared on the stage and listened to the applause, Maradona was satisfied again.

Look, everyone still remembers me and loves me.

When Maradona appeared with Di Stefano in his arms, Rivaldo glanced at Rafael.

At this moment, Raphael was looking intently at Maradona on the stage, the corners of his mouth were raised obviously.

This made Rivaldo sigh

"Ronnie is right, these Argentines love duplicity the most."

The grievances between these two people are enough for the media to fill the entire page of the newspaper.

As a result, now one puts aside the grievances and grievances with FIFA and presents him with an award, while the other is full of yearning, no matter how you look at it, it is the worship of a child seeing an idol.

They clearly admire each other, but the two of them are still arguing, what is it?

The award presenters appeared, and the host began to introduce the three Footballer of the Year candidates. On the big screen behind them, the annual highlight highlights of the three were also played.

After the video was played, Di Stefano opened the envelope in his hand and handed it to Maradona. Maradona announced: "The 1999 FIFA World Player of the Year No.3 winner David Beckham M!"

Because of the preparations, Beckham's smile is still perfect at this moment. After embracing Rafael and Rivaldo, he took the lead on stage and took over the trophy.

Next came Rivaldo.

Following the French football, in the selection of the World Player of Football, Rivaldo regretted losing the Copa America and continued to accompany him.

Three candidates, only one left, everyone knows who this year's Footballer is.

But everyone still looked at Maradona expectantly, waiting for the moment when he announced.

At this moment, the director has divided the screen into two parts. On the left is Raphael who was slapped by the camera, and on the right is Maradona holding a card.

Maradona did not keep everyone waiting, and announced loudly: "The 1999 FIFA World Player of the Year is Rafael Rodriguez!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience burst into applause.

In the camera, Raphael got up with a smile, and after buttoning up the buttons, he hugged the family members behind him one by one, then took Louis, and carried him to the stage together.

Raphael doesn't know whether his little baby Louis will have the chance to stand on this podium in the future, but he wants to share all his honors with him.

Louis was wearing the same blue-gray dress as Raphael, and a cute little blue-and-white bow tie. Because of his father's repeated instructions, he was very well-behaved tonight, and Raphael was very relieved.

But it's different when you get on stage!

Just as Raphael put him down, the kid suddenly ran in front of Maradona!

And Raphael's expression at the moment also made many fans laugh.

No matter how cool or cold you are on weekdays, you are just as helpless in front of brats.

Since Maradona appeared on this occasion, of course he had to give Raphael enough face, otherwise why would he come?

He just smiled at the little ghost, and was about to chat with him, when he realized that the little ghost actually circled around him, ran across to him and looked at him curiously.

Before Rafael could take him away, Maradona smiled and asked the kid: "Louis, your name is Luis, right? Do you know who I am?"

Louis nodded his head vigorously: "You are Maradona! Javier likes you and praises you for being amazing!"

Louis' childish speech made the scene burst into laughter, and it also made Raphael laugh.

This Javier is not his stupid brother, but Saviola.

Don't look at this guy from River Plate, but he is a complete believer in Maradona. He was not pleasing to the eye before, and there is also a reason for Maradona.

Maradona felt very face-saving, pointing to Raphael and asked: "What about him, did he mention me to you?"

This question was obviously difficult, and Louis subconsciously bit his finger. After thinking for a few seconds, he suddenly said excitedly, "Rafa said he wanted to be like you!"

His small breasts stand tall, so proud!

And this sentence made everyone, including Di Stefano, look at Raphael jokingly.

Like Maradona!

Raphael's smile remained the same, as if he didn't want to hit the brat's ass at all.

Maradona is still teasing the children: "What is like me? Playing football?"

Luis thought for a while before nodding and said, "Play football, get the trophy! Luis remembers the trophy!"

Some of the guests were already unable to laugh.

Are there any trophies that Maradona has that Rafael doesn't?

The Hercules Cup of course.

It was the only trophy that Maradona owned and Rafael did not.

Raphael has successfully summoned the kid back, and Maradona looked at Raphael and said meaningfully: "Ah, take today's trophy first, then the next one, and then the next one."

Does he wish he was surpassed by Raphael?

of course not.

But as the little bastard in front of him said, football is Argentina!

He hopes that his beloved motherland will be crowned king again and again!

The author has something to say: Second update.

If you look at Lao Ma's comments on Messi's speech, it is so subtle and contradictory.

He doesn't want to be surpassed by Messi, but he also hopes that Messi can lift the gold cup for Argentina, time and time again...

But who can surpass him?

He is already in the history of Argentina.

ps: Is everyone really gone?