Chapter 757 138: Counterattack to the Top! Winning Endless Awards! Golden Ball Award Controversy! War of Words with Blatter! Taking Over FIFA!

"Do you have anything you want to say to Blatter?"

"Will you still attend the FIFA awards ceremony in January?"

The media reporters at the scene were in complete chaos, all chasing after Wang Shuo with questions.

Wang Shuo walked up to the main podium and sat down. He had just taken a shower in the locker room and changed his clothes. His hair was still damp, but his eyes were incredibly calm as he stared firmly at the crowd of reporters before him.

The venue gradually quieted down. They could all feel the fire burning in Wang Shuo's eyes.

Wang Shuo turned his head and looked toward the entrance he had just walked through. Shen Qinghe stood at the doorway, giving him a hand signal to stay calm and rational. Taking a few deep breaths, he forced himself to settle down.

The reporters waited with bated breath. However, Wang Shuo's very first sentence made their jaws drop.

"I watched the video of Mr. Blatter's interview." Wang Shuo's English carried a slight Eastern accent, but it was quite standard, clear, and powerful. Through the microphone and the press room's broadcasting system, his words reached everyone distinctly. "First of all, I want to thank him for his recognition. I also think I've been playing pretty well."

Despite it being a very serious occasion, the room suddenly erupted into laughter. Everyone chuckled, but they quickly quieted down again.

"I respect his selection criteria. Everyone has the right to choose their favorite players.

"However, I believe the Golden Ball Award should be given to the best-performing player of the year, rather than treating candidates differently based on their league or World Cup experience."

The reporters at the scene all wore expressions of shock. Wang Shuo was using the mildest tone to thrust the sharpest blade! What did his words mean? It meant that Blatter was discriminating! He was blatantly practicing racial discrimination!

Wang Shuo only paused briefly before continuing.

"Mr. Blatter said I have never played in the World Cup. He is right. It is a regrettable thing.

"But I want to say that this has nothing to do with personal ability.

"I believe that one day, I will definitely stand on the World Cup stage, wearing the jersey of my homeland, playing for the fans of my country!

"And that day is not far away!"

The reporters immediately broke into spirited discussions. The fact that Wang Shuo had never represented a national team had always been a mystery and a source of significant controversy. Many countries had even invited him to play for them, including England, but Wang Shuo had rejected them all.

"As for the Premier League..." Wang Shuo raised his voice, drowning out the murmurs and bringing silence back to the press room. "I think it is one of the most competitive and entertaining leagues in the world. I am deeply honored to be able to play here, working and competing alongside the best players and coaches in the world.

"I don't know why this has become a flaw in the eyes of some people.

"If anyone questions the Premier League, then I can only say that they have been away from football for far too long!"

The reporters in the audience nearly jumped out of their seats. If he had just accused Blatter of racial discrimination a moment ago, he was now pointing directly at his nose and calling him football illiterate. They all thought the same thing: Blatter, do you even watch football?

"The Golden Ball Award selection is still ongoing. Regardless of the final result, I will respect it.

"I am very sorry about what happened recently. I want to say that evaluating a player should be based on their performance on the pitch, not the league they play in, nor their skin color or passport."

Wang Shuo's response quickly detonated public opinion, swiftly becoming a trending topic across the internet. He hadn't uttered a single curse word from beginning to end; his tone had remained incredibly peaceful throughout. But precisely because of this, the impact was far greater than if he had launched into a tirade. Courteous, restrained, and neither humble nor arrogant! This was the true Wang Shuo!

The video of his response went viral globally. Beneath Wang Shuo's official accounts on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, countless netizens left messages of support. Surprisingly, both Ronaldo and Messi retweeted Wang Shuo's post immediately. Neither of them added any comments, but their actions clearly stated their stances. Even the fanbases of the three players, who usually argued endlessly with one another, were surprisingly united this time, turning their collective fire toward FIFA and Blatter.

Not only that, but the Premier League, The Football Association, Arsenal, Dortmund, Mainz, and other organizations and clubs also spoke out in support of Wang Shuo. Players, club officials, and football legends all voiced their backing.

Even Arsenal's bitter rival, Manchester United manager Ferguson, specially accepted a media interview.

"Blatter's remarks are highly unprofessional!

"Although we are opponents, I still believe that Wang Shuo is one of the top players in world football right now, regardless of which league he plays in!"

The British media swarmed to attack, accusing Blatter of practicing racial discrimination himself! The Times, which had a good relationship with Arsenal, dropped a bombshell report:

"Regardless of whether he can win the award, and regardless of the final result, Wang Shuo will not attend the FIFA awards ceremony in Zurich.

"Unless Blatter retracts these discriminatory remarks and publicly apologizes!"

But how could that be possible? Who was Blatter? He was the President of FIFA! The tyrant of world football! When had anyone ever seen him publicly apologize to an individual?

After the match against Norwich, having formally responded to Blatter's remarks, Wang Shuo washed his hands of the matter entirely. To him, whether Blatter's words would affect the Golden Ball Award selection held absolutely no significance.