Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 216 The European Golden Boy Award! The Battle of the Titans! Arsenal vs. Manchester City!
"It is a great honor that the Golden Boy Award ceremony can be held in Turin. I would like to thank Tuttosport for enhancing the reputation of our city. It is a source of pride for us to have such an important award presented here."

After Turin Mayor Piero Facino finished speaking, he invited Qin Ming, who was sitting in the audience, to come up to the podium to receive the award.

The Golden Boy trophy is similar to the Ballon d'Or trophy, consisting of a base and a golden soccer ball.

Under the dim lights of the ceremony venue, there was enthusiastic and continuous applause, as well as frantically flashing camera flashes.

All eyes were on Qin Ming, who was wearing a smart black suit and holding the trophy on the podium.

"The set design is quite good." Qin Ming didn't get lost in the dazzling lights and illusions, because he had seen much more glamorous venues before, and he knew that the Golden Globe Awards ceremony would be held in two weeks.

This is just the beginning.

However, the atmosphere of success that permeated the scene still made him feel very comfortable.

He's not one to stay behind the scenes.

"Congratulations on winning the 2015 Golden Boy Award. Is there anything you'd like to say?"

The host asked with a smile.

"of course."

Qin Ming looked down at the famous retired or current players, and coaches such as Wenger and Dieter Hecking, under the dim light.

The scenes of my professional career over the past year and a half flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern.

"I've wanted to win this award for a long time, so long that I've lost count of how long it's been."

"Today, I have finally realized my long-held dream."

"I am very happy about this. First of all, I would like to thank my family for their support. They allow me to pursue my football dream with peace of mind."

"I also want to thank Mr. Hecking for his help. During the season I played under him, my skills improved significantly, and it was a wonderful moment in my career. Of course, I also want to thank my teammates and the staff at the training base. They are all people I am grateful to."

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Qin Ming greeted his parents and Dieter Black Gold in the audience.

In closing, he also thanked Wenger for his trust, after all, the £90 million transfer fee was a gamble that Wenger had risked everything for.

Looking at his son under the spotlight, Qin Zhihong felt that his life had not been in vain.

"Don't let his easygoing demeanor fool you, he's suffered far more than any of us."

He always believed that he had benefited from the dividends of the times.

Although he didn't make a name for himself in Shenzhen, he still caught up with the country's development period and accumulated a considerable amount of wealth.

That's why they were able to send Qin Ming abroad to play football.

But how did Qin Ming manage to survive abroad all by himself?

Children always only share good news with their parents and never bad news.

They didn't know, but through media reports and looking at the schedule, they knew how hard Qin Ming had worked.

"Didn't you say that once you've chosen a path, you shouldn't be afraid of hardship and should keep going until you can't walk anymore?"

Tian Man smiled.

Her family was quite well-off back then, so why would she fall for Qin Zhihong, who was penniless and came to Shenzhen alone?

It was precisely because of Qin Zhihong's fighting spirit.

That is, the handsome young man of the past has had his good looks and physique taken away by time, and has become a middle-aged man.

After Qin Ming finished his acceptance speech, he chatted with the editor-in-chief of Tuttosport and other reporters, which could be considered an exclusive interview.

Wenger and Dieter Hecking were also surrounded by reporters.

"What are your thoughts on Qin winning the Golden Boy Award?"

The reporters turned on their recorders.

Wenger smiled and took a step back, gesturing for Dieter Black to go first.

The Wolfsburg coach smiled and nodded, "We at Wolfsburg were very lucky to have had two excellent players who were both very passionate about football and had extraordinary talent. I was honored to have been their head coach."

"Let's not talk about Kevin for now. Today is Qin's home game. I watched him improve little by little during his season at Wolfsburg, growing to an astonishing level. I don't think anyone would believe it if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes."

"For example, just two weeks ago, he was still practicing long-range shooting skills, and two weeks later in the game, he used them skillfully."

“When I saw him on the sidelines, I could only cover my head and think, ‘God, can I really coach players like this?’ But what I care about more is Qin’s love for football, and how you can never see any negative emotions in him.”

Dietrich believes that the harmonious atmosphere within the Wolfsburg team was also an important reason for their double title win.

De Bruyne is a quiet guy who rarely speaks outside of matches, while Qin Ming is the one who livens up the atmosphere.

After Dietrich finished speaking, Wenger stepped forward.

"The Golden Boy Award is not something anyone can get. Everyone around him knows how much effort and sweat Qin put in to get it."

"Well, Mr. Black Gold has already said everything I wanted to say."

"Finally, Qin is a very smart kid, and he loves football. We all believe he will become one of the best players in the world."

Wenger had one hand in his trouser pocket.

In fact, Arsenal could have easily forced Qin Ming to pay the release clause when they signed him, which would have saved them a lot of money, or even given him an exorbitant signing fee.

But Qin Ming refused.

His experience in Wolfsburg was wonderful, and he didn't want to ruin those memories for money.

And Scott in the Irish pub, the Wolfsburg fans who cheered for him, and his teammates who fought alongside him.

Qin Ming didn't want to see them again in the future, only to have awkwardness between them.

“We know you’re very busy right now, and you have a match to play in a few days. Let your assistant take us back to the hotel first. We’ll stay in Italy for a few more days before heading back home.”

Since her son had achieved considerable success, Tian Man felt there was no need to be too frugal; enjoying life was a good thing.

"Mom, buy whatever you want. Your son plays games every day and doesn't know what to do with the money. You should spend more for me!"

Qin Ming handed the trophy to Qin Zhihong.

"You just got a girlfriend, didn't you? You didn't even tell your family beforehand. If it weren't for Grandpa Wang from next door asking me, we wouldn't even know! Buy her some more gifts!"

Tian Man pointed her index finger at Qin Ming's forehead.

"Alright, alright! Whatever you say. When you come to London for the New Year, I'll introduce her to you."

Qin Ming raised his hand.

"Good luck in the game against Manchester City. If you win, you'll be back at the top of the table; if you lose, the gap will widen."

Qin Zhihong then added, "Of course, don't put too much pressure on yourself. You're still young and have a long road ahead of you."

"Don't worry! I guarantee I'll crush Manchester City and make you proud!"

Qin Ming laughed.

After seeing his parents off in the nanny van, he returned to the venue and exchanged pleasantries with Dieter Hecking.

The two have never lost contact.

He occasionally shares football tactics and recent interesting anecdotes. Unlike the head coach and players.

More like a friendship across generations.

After the awards ceremony was over, Qin Ming couldn't help but yawn.

Wenger raised an eyebrow when he saw this. "How come you can't handle it already? You've only been 18 for a few months, and your energy is even less than mine?"

"This is mental fatigue. I prefer physical fatigue, and playing football is much more interesting than dealing with interpersonal relationships."

Qin Ming's eyelids were drooping; he just wanted to go back to sleep as soon as possible.

Some people may enjoy the feeling of socializing and navigating the world of fame and fortune, but he still prefers something simpler.

"This kind of mentality is really rare."

Wenger has nurtured many young players and witnessed Beckham's career.

He knew just how attractive the world of fame and fortune, permeated with extravagance, was to players from ordinary backgrounds.

China Youth Daily: In the early hours of December 18th, Kyoto time, the European Golden Boy award ceremony was held in Turin, Italy. Chinese youth player Qin Ming scored 356 points, nearly 250 points ahead of second-place Martial! In the 2014-15 season, he won third place in the Asian Cup with the Chinese national team and also won the Golden Boot award. He subsequently won the Bundesliga and Europa League titles with Wolfsburg, breaking the Europa League all-time goalscoring record!
The Mirror: The last Arsenal player to win the European Golden Boy award was Cesc Fabregas in 2006, but the Spaniard's departure from the Gunners was not amicable. Even when he returned to the Premier League from La Liga, Wenger rejected his transfer request! What will Arsenal's new Golden Boy's career be like?
In an interview, De Bruyne said: "I knew Qin would win the award from the moment the season ended. I was not surprised by the result, but I am still very happy that he won the award because it is an acknowledgment of his skills."

Dongqiudi: The results of the 2015 Golden Boy Award selection are in! Chinese player Qin Ming won without any suspense! Click to watch Qin Ming's highlights!
People say the Golden Boy award is the precursor to the Ballon d'Or. During the Ballon d'Or prelude in January next year, the global football community is paying attention to the European Golden Boy award.

Qin Ming's popularity surged again, with his fan base growing at an alarming rate across various social media platforms.

His technical features are so eye-catching, and he has unimaginable commercial value.

The brands behind him, such as Volkswagen, Puma, and Oakley, are all doing their utmost to promote him.

The situation in Chinese football goes without saying.

The advertisement Qin Ming filmed with the Pengcheng Fire Brigade has been placed in areas such as bus and subway platforms.

It can be said that everyone from sixty-year-old men to ten-year-old children knows who he is.
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Congratulations to Qin Ming!
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Is Martial crying in his bed? He's almost 250 points behind Qin Ming, making him the most predictable Golden Boy nominee!
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If players under 21 can continue to participate, I estimate Qin Ming could win three consecutive terms.
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You cannot win multiple awards, but you can vote multiple times.
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Is the Golden Boy Award really that bizarre?
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[After winning the Golden Boy award in 2005, Messi finished second twice more in 2006 and 2007; Aguero had a similar experience.]
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That was ten years ago. Even if you could still participate now, they wouldn't let you win repeatedly; it's probably just a gimmick to attract people.
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[Among all the winners of the Golden Boy award, only Messi has won the Ballon d'Or.]
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[Pogba has a chance to win the Ballon d'Or in the future. Juventus is quite strong right now, and the French national team is on the right track.]
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[If it's a World Cup year, winning both the World Cup and the league title means you still have a chance to win the Ballon d'Or, even without the Champions League.]
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Qin Ming received a warm welcome from his teammates upon returning to London.

"Golden Boy Award winner!"

"Qin!"

Let's cheer for him!

Giroud was a great atmosphere-maker, shouting, yelling, and blowing the horn.

The other team members also fired their handheld salutes.

Bang, bang, bang! Golden ribbons fluttered down, filling the locker room with cheers.

"Qin! Let us see the trophy first; we've never seen the Golden Boy Award before!"

Bellerin was very envious.

This year, he was also shortlisted, but he knew he was just a runner-up and had no chance of winning the Golden Boy Award.

What about the future?
He is already 21 years old this year, so he is ineligible to run for office next year.

Only one regret remains.

"Here you go!" Qin Ming wasn't stingy, and handed the trophy to Bellerin.

Then everyone gathered around the trophy and examined it closely.

After drawing with Aston Villa in the last match, the Gunners had a rare rest of more than a week. Arteta, Ramsey, Sanchez and others recovered from their injuries and were all back to their best form.

Three days later at the Emirates Stadium.

Crowds of people.

The Battle of Tianwang Mountain has generated immense buzz.

In addition, there are many other hot topics, such as Wenger and Guardiola, Qin Ming and De Bruyne, which have attracted much attention.

"Started out the season -nothing stopped us!"

"The ArsenalCome on you Arsenalthe Arsenal!"

Arsenal fans walked and sang in the densely packed streets.

Arsenal topped the league table in the third round and held it for nearly three months before being overtaken by Manchester City.

Moreover, let's look at the historical records of the two teams.

Arsenal have lost only once in their last 30 league home games against Manchester City.

They won 19 and drew 10 of the remaining 29 games.

In 36 previous Premier League encounters between the two sides, Arsenal holds the advantage with 22 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses.

Therefore, they felt that even if Manchester City spent a whopping 160 million euros, and even if Manchester City signed six-time champion manager Pep Guardiola, they would still be no match for them.

The Manchester City players, who came from Manchester, were equally confident.

Manchester City have only lost once in their last seven away games against Arsenal.

Moreover, with Guardiola's improved tactics and De Bruyne and others gradually getting used to each other, they don't have any major flaws except for the forwards' habitual misses.

There is no reason to lose.

Moreover, they should take this opportunity to widen the gap with Arsenal.

At the pre-match press conference.

"This is my first season at Manchester City, and it's not an easy thing to top the league table."

Will Qin once again stand in our way of winning the league championship?

When Guardiola heard the reporter's question, he uncontrollably fell into reminiscence.

In his second season at Bayern Munich, he had a chance to pursue the treble, but a few defeats in May cost him everything.

A season with no results.

Bayern's management could not accept this, leading to his humiliating dismissal.

However, given his skill level, he has no trouble finding a place to go, which is why he came to Manchester City.

Here, he felt he could realize his ideals because there was enough transfer funding and the management wouldn't interfere with the team arbitrarily.

"The Premier League season is not even halfway through, it's too early to talk about these things."

Since losing all four major trophies, Guardiola has become much more humble in his statements.

"During the summer transfer window, there were rumors that Manchester City had a chance to sign the Wolfsburg duo, but the plan was eventually cancelled due to insufficient funds."

As always, the Sun reporter avoided discussing the match, asking, "Do you have any regrets about it?"

"Manchester City's tactical framework is not suitable for Qin."

Guardiola did not give a direct answer.

(End of this chapter)