Chapter 772: Last-Minute Equalizer! Sanction FIFA! Wang Shuo, What Do You Want? A Solid Backing for Invincibility!

Chapter 772: Chapter 140: Last-Minute Equalizer! Sanction FIFA! Wang Shuo, What Do You Want? A Solid Backing for Invincibility!

This has always been a point of contention in the selection for the World Footballer of the Year and the Golden Ball Award.

And what about UEFA’s European Best Player? It was awarded in late August! Essentially, it was a season-based award.

Furthermore, it featured a highly innovative twist. Building upon the original selection mechanism of the European Golden Ball Award—where all journalists voted to select the top three—a second round of voting would be conducted on the day of the ceremony. To some extent, this was an improvement built on the foundation of the World Footballer of the Year and the European Golden Ball Award.

Therefore, UEFA was not to be trifled with, and they had come fully prepared! Wang Shuo’s greatest source of confidence also stemmed from this.

He thought, “So, FIFA still wants to play hardball to the bitter end, right?

“Fine, I’ll just refuse to accept your FIFA Golden Ball Award when the time comes. But next year, I’ll attend UEFA’s European Best Player award ceremony. Even if they just give me a random award then, I’d be perfectly fine with it.

“Is it really that hard to get an award? For example, Goal of the Season, the Golden Boot Award, or whatever.

“We’ll see how FIFA saves face then!”

“Your line of thinking is correct!” Zhang Jiandong nodded approvingly. “Before I came here, the leaders also told me that sports achievements are part of the national image. The breakthrough achievement you’ve made in the international football arena is incredibly important to us.

“Due to various reasons, there is no way to support you directly, but you should feel free to go all out and fight for the rights you deserve. All of us are your strongest backers!

“I refuse to believe that Blatter would dare to completely offend our 1.4 billion people!”

Wang Shuo and Shen Qinghe exchanged a smile and both nodded. Having the motherland as a backer truly felt amazing!

“Frankly speaking, the original reason I came was to talk with you. The UK embassy wants to arrange some Christmas events, and we thought about using this opportunity to invite you to attend. Even without mentioning this matter, it would help build momentum for you,” Zhang Jiandong continued.

“Now, it seems like you guys are already prepared to handle all sorts of situations.”

Wang Shuo thought for a moment and politely declined. At this time, he still chose to fight a lone battle. Just as Shen Qinghe had said before, this would become the most important spiritual symbol attached to Wang Shuo in the future. To Wang Shuo, this was actually far more important than a Golden Ball Award!

“Alright then. We had been worrying about you all along, but now it seems that was completely unnecessary.

“With a mastermind like Xiao Hu strategizing for you, there’s no need for us to worry too much.”

Pausing for a moment, Zhang Jiandong remembered something else and reminded him, “Based on what I know, as well as clues provided by some people back home who have dealt with FIFA and Blatter, there is virtually zero possibility of him apologizing.”

“If he doesn’t apologize, we have our ways to deal with that too!” Wang Shuo smiled confidently.

He wasn’t fighting alone now, either. By his side were Shen Qinghe, Thomas Essien, an entire team, and even many outsourced partners. Every step he took now was undeniably purposeful.

Most importantly, he had reason on his side! Moreover, he was the underdog. Yet paradoxically, he possessed the greatest voice on the internet. It should be noted that even as the situation escalated to this point, he hadn’t posted a single tweet!

Given all these conditions, there was no way Wang Shuo would lose. In fact, as long as he maintained his current state, regardless of how long Blatter wanted to fight him, he would play along to the very end! Under such circumstances, did the Golden Ball Award really matter?

“Oh, right. When I came, several invited domestic media outlets stated that if you don’t go, they won’t attend the FIFA awards ceremony held in Zurich on January 9th either,” Zhang Jiandong added.

“The Football Association has also lodged a serious protest to FIFA through official channels and written a letter to Blatter.”

“Haha, there’s no need for that. Tell them to rest assured,” Wang Shuo said with a smile.

However, he still felt deeply grateful in his heart. When heading into battle, nothing beat the loyalty of one’s own kin. At this critical moment, it was his compatriots standing behind him!

“They definitely won’t go,” Zhang Jiandong agreed. “I even suspect that if you don’t go, Ronaldo and Messi probably won’t go either.”

Wang Shuo laughed heartily; he thought the exact same thing. If he were in their shoes, he definitely wouldn’t go either. He wouldn’t go even if they were handing him an award. He couldn’t afford to lose that kind of face!

Wang Shuo was now like the Sword of Damocles hanging over Blatter’s head, a fitting consequence for the old man running his mouth all day!

To be honest, Wang Shuo had never deeply understood Gao Huairen’s profound patriotism before. Even his counterattack against Blatter had mainly been out of consideration for himself.

But as things had developed to this point, especially with the news Zhang Jiandong brought, he was truly touched. It wasn’t because of any substantial support, but rather the psychological and spiritual backing.

At the very least, Wang Shuo knew in his heart that no matter what, he had his motherland supporting him, and that was enough!