Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

"Real Madrid's signings cannot be limited to the midfield and forward positions; Real Madrid also needs to bring in strong defensive specialists."

"I raised this issue with Florentino, but it didn't seem to be taken seriously, and now we're finally reaping the consequences."

"We have excellent successors, Pavón is certainly very good, but we also need players of the caliber of Maldini, Ferdinand, Stam, Nesta, Campbell, and Thuram!"

Hiero revealed his true feelings at the wrong time and in the wrong place.

This wave of statements will inevitably cause turmoil.

He might have wanted to say more, but the reporters suddenly surged forward.

Because Deng Kai came.

The real protagonist has arrived.

Hiero turned away sadly.

Reporter: "Deng Kai, why did you choose to become a goalkeeper? Did you know from the start that Zidane would take a Panenka penalty?"

Deng Kai: "No one can predict the future, and no one can predict Zidane's future. I just took on the responsibility I should take on."

"If we lose this game, then I will be the one to blame. I can't watch any of my teammates take the blame, so I have to step up and save this penalty."

Reporter: "Do you know how smoothly your last counterattack was? You...?"

Deng Kai quickly answered: "Of course! Eleven one-touch passes, perfect teamwork, that's why we've gotten this far. We have so many talented players on this team, and when you look back at this lineup, you'll be amazed by it countless times."

"But what brought us to the top of Europe was not just our talent and ability, but also our hard work, arduous collaboration, mutual compromise, and mutual support!"

Reporter: "Are you saying Real Madrid's teamwork wasn't good enough?"

A glint flashed in Deng Kai's eyes as he looked at Hierro's retreating figure: "At least defensively, Real Madrid is lacking. Their way of piling up attacking stars only reminds people of Inter Milan."

"So I think Hierro is right, Real Madrid should work on their defense!"

On the sidelines, Maksa was also being interviewed.

Maxa: "Of course! Sometimes players have a better understanding of the situation on the field than the coach, so when Kai went to goal, Triguera and I supported him!"

"We trusted Kai, and he repaid that trust with the Champions League trophy. It's the most wonderful story in the world."

"At this level of competition, there's not much the coach can do anymore; the players are the key, the players are everything."

"When we let go of everything, we win everything—that's my football philosophy!"

Finally, after fifteen minutes, the awards stage was set up.

UEFA officials and the presidents of Sporting Lisbon and Real Madrid appeared on stage.

Florentino's face darkened.

This Champions League title was originally his gift to Real Madrid for their centenary celebration.

result……

Real Madrid players were the first to take the field and receive their Champions League runner-up medals.

But not a single player could laugh.

After they hurriedly left, the awards ceremony officially began.

The first award to be presented is the UEFA Champions League Best Young Player award.

Two years ago, Casillas won this award.

This year, Cristiano Ronaldo's name resounded throughout Hampton Park!

He delivered a stunning performance in his debut Champions League season, scoring a hat-trick against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the first leg of the semi-final – a truly classic moment!

Next up was the UEFA Champions League assist leader award.

Amid cheers from the audience, Deng Kai walked onto the stage.

Cristiano Ronaldo gave Deng Kai a hug before quickly leaving the stage.

After all, Ronaldo only has two assists, so it's not really appropriate for him to be there in this situation.

Deng Kai had... ten assists!

This is the first time in nearly a decade that a player has reached double digits in assists in the Champions League!

Meanwhile, the second and third place finishers on the assist charts are also players from Sporting Lisbon.

Kaka had three goals and seven assists, while Ronaldinho had three goals and six assists!

It's often said that Real Madrid's midfield and attack are the most luxurious in the world.

But in terms of actual attacking statistics, Sporting Lisbon dominated the Champions League this year!

And it's not just about assists.

In terms of goals scored, they still dominate the competition!

After receiving the assist king trophy, Deng Kai did not have a chance to leave the stage.

Because the Champions League Golden Boot award that was subsequently awarded still went to him!

Thirteen goals and ten assists!

Deng Kai has put up insane numbers this season!

A large portion of Ronaldinho's and Kaká's assists came from him!

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is moving from the periphery to the center of the stage.

Because Cristiano Ronaldo's goal tally is also thirteen!

"Oh! Congratulations Deng Kai! Congratulations Cristiano Ronaldo! Truly worthy of being Sporting Lisbon's twin stars!"

"This is the second time that Duncan and Ronaldo have both lifted the Golden Boot award!"

"They've replicated their performance from last season's UEFA Cup, where they were both top scorers!"

Huang Jianxiang passionately explained: "Of course, judging from the data, Cristiano Ronaldo is more like an ultimate killer!"

"He's an extreme goal scorer!"

"He will always be the most competitive when it comes to scoring goals."

"And Deng Kai... he is God!"

"Goals, assists, playmaking, penalty saves—he can do it all!"

He Wei rolled his eyes at Huang Jianxiang.

What about a penalty kick?

Is he very capable?

Finally, after Ronaldo stepped down for the second time, Deng Kai remained on the podium.

This time, he won the Champions League Best Player award!

This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!

This is indisputable!

In fact, if there weren't explicit rules prohibiting the Best Player and Best Newcomer awards from overlapping, Ronaldo's Best Newcomer award would have gone to Duncan.

A hat-trick in the Champions League final—this is a spectacle never seen before!

Deng Kai has accomplished something that no football superstar has ever done.

Even if he only plays this one game, he can still be named the Champions League's best player!

Finally, amidst enthusiastic applause from the entire stadium, the remaining Sporting Lisbon players took to the stage one after another to receive their Champions League medals.

Deng Kai and Cristiano Ronaldo were positioned on the left and right sides, respectively, while players such as Kaká, Ronaldinho, Matthäus, Drogba, Yin Bu, Guardiola, and Wu Xudong were also on either side.

"one!"

"two!"

"three!"

We are the champions!

! "

A classic group photo of the century has emerged, and unsurprisingly, at least five of the Globe-winning players are on this list!

In the 2001-2002 season, a whirlwind known as the "Sporting Miracle of Lisbon" swept across Europe, making them the first true treble winners of the 21st century!

After the match, the official UEFA Champions League team released this year's Champions League Team of the Year.

Coaches: Triglav and Maxi

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Sporting Lisbon), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United), Quaresma (Barcelona)

Midfielders: Ronaldinho (Sporting Lisbon), Duncan (Sporting Lisbon), Zidane (Real Madrid), Beckham (Manchester United)

Defenders: Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid), Barzagli (Sporting Lisbon), Lizarazu (Bayern Munich)

Goalkeeper: Canizares (Valencia)

I like playing football on the ground: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him.