Chapter 453 CCTV Interview

After Yin Jun won the World Footballer, he did not rush back to the UK overnight. Because on the next day, he had several interviews to go on, so he stayed in Zurich.

Manchester United players who had no other business flew back to Manchester overnight. Because at 8 o'clock the next night, Manchester United had a Premier League match to play, which was the 17th round of the Premier League, and Manchester United visited Craven Farm and challenged Fulham.

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December 21, noon.

When the news that Yin Jun was elected as the FIFA World Footballer in 2004 had already spread in China, Yin Jun accepted an exclusive interview with CCTV Football Channel in the hotel where he was staying in Zurich.

The interview with him was Huang Jianqiang, a famous CCTV host. Because he was born in Jiangzhou, he is also half of Yin Jun's fellow villager. In addition, he often comments on Premier League games, especially Manchester United games, CCTV specially sent him to Zurich to interview Yin Jun.

After Yin Jun sat down and exchanged simple greetings, the interview began. Huang Jianqiang first said: "Yin Jun, congratulations again on getting the World Football Master."

Yin Jun expressed his gratitude, and then the interview officially began. Huang Jianqiang first asked: "Yin Jun, how does it feel to be a world footballer?"

"Well... I don't feel anything, because from the time I got the trophy last night and until I walked into this room, I was either interviewing or sleeping, and I had no time to experience the feeling of World Footballer..."

In Huang Jianqiang's somewhat surprised gaze, Yin Jun smiled and said, "Haha, just kidding. In fact, this is a very wonderful feeling. Getting the World Footballer is definitely the highest pursuit of all professional players. It means that you have reached a very high level and have been recognized by the best players and football coaches in the world."

Huang Jianqiang nodded secretly, thinking that this kid can speak. People say that the selection of World Football Master is not professional enough, because the voters are captains and head coaches from national teams all over the world, unlike the European Golden Ball Awards, all of which are voted by professional football reporters. The quality of these national captains and head coaches is of varying quality, and they value fame more in terms of professionalism.

But Yin Jun's words sound much nicer. After all, being able to become the captain of a team represents the prestige and influence of this person in this team. It is also not easy to become the head coach of the national team.

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After chatting for a while, Huang Jianqiang asked another key question: "Yin Jun, you won the European Golden Globe Award and the World Footballer at the same time this year. Which of the two awards do you think will make you happier?"

Yin Jun pondered: "Well, I think this is a difficult question, or these two awards are difficult to distinguish. They are both the highest personal honors of football. The European Golden Globe Award is recognized by the media and commentators. This is of course very important and very happy. However, the World Footballer is voted by head coaches and captains from various countries. I think it is also a very proud thing to be proud of."

Huang Jianqiang was not surprised by Yin Jun's answer, and he asked again: "What about his two competitors, Ronaldo and Sheva?"

Yin Jun said: "This year, both the European Golden Ball Awards and the World Football Masters are them. In my opinion, they are all one of the best players in the world and have incredible talents. Shevchenko has been a superstar who has been famous in European football for many years and has a fantastic performance in Milan. Ronaldo is a real football genius, and watching him play is really a pleasure. Being able to compete with them or even defeat them to win awards is definitely an unforgettable experience."

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As the interview entered its final stage, Huang Jianqiang once again raised a topic.

“The past year has been an extraordinary year for you, when did you think it’s the most impressive thing to you?”

Yin Jun hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Whether it was the Premier League championship or the Champions League championship, it impressed me, but what really made me unforgettable for life was when I won the Asian Cup championship as the captain of the national team! Because this is a milestone for me, the Chinese team, and even for all Chinese people, and I will always remember it."

Huang Jianqiang asked again: "2005 is coming soon. I would like to ask, what is your dream in 2005?"

This time, Yin Jun said without any hesitation: "Victory! and the championship! Whether as a Manchester United player or a member of the national team, I hope to bring continuous victory to the team through my own efforts and then win championship trophys!"

Huang Jianqiang was very happy and asked again: "In 2003 and 2004, you won 6 championship trophys. How many championship trophys do you think you can win in the upcoming 2005?"

"In 2003, I actually won 7 championships, including 6 at Manchester United, and also won the East Asian Cup with the national team."

Huang Jianqiang laughed and said, "I really forgot the East Asian Cup!"

Yin Jun continued: "As for 2005, I hope to win 9 championship trophys!"

Huang Jianqiang was stunned and thought to himself that this kid really dared to think about it.

Since Yin Jun mentioned 9 trophies, Huang Jianqiang naturally quickly thought of which 9 trophies were. At Manchester United, he could compete for the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League, Community Shield, European Super Cup and Club World Cup, and next year, he could compete for the East Asian Cup and Federation Cup!

Manchester United has won the Premier League and the Champions League for two consecutive years. If they win again next year, it will be three consecutive championships between the Premier League and the Champions League, which is unimaginable.

What is even more unimaginable is the Federation Cup!

This is a football event participated by eight teams including European Cup champion, American Cup champion, African Cup champion, Asian Cup champion, Central and North American and Caribbean champion, the previous World Cup champion and the next World Cup host, and is also called the preview of the World Cup. Those who can participate are all the best in all continents. It is not much less difficult to win the championship than the World Cup.

"Which one do you want to get in the Premier League or the Champions League?"

"The Champions League is undoubtedly the most important trophy, but the Premier League is also very important, because in my understanding, Manchester United is a very unique team with its own traditions and spirit. Premier League championships have extraordinary significance for us. Of course, no matter which one I get, I think it is very happy. Of course, it is best to win both."
Chapter completed!