While Li Shiguang and Moratti were discussing business in the back.
Kaka broke free from the reporters' encirclement and walked towards the front row. As the most likely winner tonight, as everyone knew, the organizers arranged for him to sit in the very center of the center position.
They came to the front of the stage.
At this moment, Ronaldo and Messi were already seated in their respective positions, while Kaka's position was right between the two of them.
Kaka, dressed in a suit and tie, sat down and politely greeted Messi to his left.
He then turned to Cristiano Ronaldo, who was sitting to his right and whom he was more familiar with, and extended his hand: "Hi... Cristiano... Congratulations on beating Liverpool yesterday!"
"Good evening, Kaka." Ronaldo smiled modestly, shook Kaka's outstretched right hand, and said with a hint of envy, "I should be congratulating you. If nothing unexpected happens, you'll most likely be the star of the show again tonight."
"I hope so." Kaka's lips curled into a smile, a handsome grin spreading across his clean-cut face. "Maybe you'll be the star? Since last season, your progress has been evident to the whole world. During training, the boss often praises you in front of us and even has Gareth and Frank learn from your style of play!"
Kaka's seemingly casual remark caught Ronaldo's attention.
Without a doubt.
The "leader" Kaka is referring to is definitely Li Shiguang.
There are so many coaches in the Premier League.
Aside from his mentor Sir Alex Ferguson, Cristiano Ronaldo's favorite player is probably Lee Shih-kuo.
The reason is quite simple.
Aside from not having beaten Leeds United in a match since last year, and having their Premier League title snatched away by Lee Shih-shih at the last minute last season, leaving them somewhat humiliated.
Li Shiguang's flamboyant personality also suits Ronaldo's taste.
For example, when Kaka mentioned Li Shiguang, Ronaldo immediately pictured the scene of Leeds United delivering the "Farmer's Three Punches" to the fans in the stands after scoring at Old Trafford!
Hearing Li Shiguang praise him so highly.
A sudden surge of pride welled up inside Cristiano Ronaldo, a feeling he himself hadn't even noticed.
This feeling.
It was like the excitement of being valued that he felt after Ferguson praised him when he first joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon.
At that moment, Ronaldo had an urge to grin and laugh out loud.
However, in front of Kaká, Li Shiguang's top student, this year's Ballon d'Or winner, and soon to be the FIFA World Player of the Year, he still tried his best to restrain himself and replied very humbly: "Please thank Li for his praise, Kaká! I know that I still have a lot of room for improvement! I hope to achieve something this season."
"Hmm!" Kaka nodded slightly, thinking about the task Li Shiguang had given him before entering the venue, and continued to mutter casually, "I also really like your style. It would be great if we could play football together. Under the boss's leadership, maybe we could even sweep across European football!"
Let's play soccer together!
Kaka had barely finished speaking.
Cristiano Ronaldo was startled and quickly turned his head to observe Kaká's facial expression.
The Portuguese man secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Kaka's expression was normal and that he was still looking at the stage in front of him, without looking at him while speaking.
No wonder Ronaldo was so nervous.
Mendes had been secretly pushing for his transfer to Real Madrid for a long time, and although he encountered many difficulties, things were proceeding in an orderly manner.
However, just a month ago.
In a conversation with Mendes.
Cristiano Ronaldo learned that something went wrong with the matter.
At first, he thought that Manchester United and Ferguson were very determined not to let him go, and Ronaldo was even prepared to find time to talk to Ferguson himself.
But Mendes told him that the problem lay with Real Madrid.
According to the original plan, Real Madrid would make a formal offer to Manchester United to buy him during this winter transfer window, regardless of whether Ferguson was willing to let him go!
But now, Real Madrid has abandoned this plan because Calderón has run into problems!
There is now a lot of opposition to Calderón within Real Madrid.
Furthermore, there are reports that Calderón has engaged in many shady dealings since becoming president of Real Madrid, although there is currently no direct evidence to prove the veracity of these rumors.
But no matter what.
Calderon, overwhelmed by these rumors, has lost interest in pushing for Ronaldo's transfer.
During the conversation.
Mendes made it very clear.
Even disregarding the attitudes of Ferguson and Manchester United, it's impossible for Ronaldo to join Real Madrid this winter transfer window. To successfully reach the Bernabéu, the earliest Ronaldo can expect to arrive is next summer!
Upon hearing the news, Ronaldo was somewhat frustrated. After all, playing for Real Madrid had been his dream since he was a child, and now that the opportunity was within reach was affected by some external factors, which made Ronaldo very upset.
But if that were all, Kaka's words wouldn't have shaken Ronaldo to the point that he had to specifically observe Kaka's expression to determine whether Kaka's words were intentional or unintentional.
Because Ronaldo remembers it clearly.
After telling himself about Real Madrid, Mendes asked himself very seriously if he would be willing to join any club other than Real Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo naturally denied the question outright.
In his mind, joining Real Madrid during this winter transfer window would be the best outcome.
If not, then helping Manchester United win all the titles they can this season before leaving is also an option. After all, that way, he can at least give back to Ferguson and the Manchester United fans.
Seeing Ronaldo's firm stance, Mendes didn't continue the conversation, so Ronaldo didn't know which club Mendes was referring to.
But just now, Kaka said two things unintentionally.
This reminded Ronaldo of his conversation with Mendes.
The head coach appreciates me!
Kaka, this year's biggest winner, told me to my face that he wanted to play football with me!
Could it be that the other club Mendes mentioned is Leeds United?
Thinking about this...
A surge of emotion welled up inside Ronaldo.
At this moment, his unwavering determination to join Real Madrid showed an unusual fluctuation!
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