Chapter 523: Public opinion storm caused by Blatter's remarks!
Bayern's victory over Monterrey was not the biggest news the next day, but Blatt accepted what NHK said.
His remarks caused a stir, and European media, especially the media in Spain, criticized him fiercely.
World Football News is very dissatisfied with this: "As the president of FIFA, Mr. Blatt should understand that his words and deeds will have a great impact. Before the Golden Globe vote, Mr. Blatt should not make such obvious biased remarks!
What Mr. Blatt said was unfair to other candidates, especially to Messi!
We think it is necessary for Mr. Blatt to take back his comments and apologize to other candidates!
After Barcelona and Messi’s supporters around the world learned that Blatter made this remark last night, they angrily said, ‘Since Mr. Blatter wants the Chinese boy to win this year’s Golden Globe Award so much, then what votes should be cast? Just award the Golden Globe Award to him directly!’
Even in many countries, Messi's supporters and King's supporters have had a fierce debate on the fan forum!”
The Guardian commented: "With the upcoming vote, it is very inappropriate for FIFA President Blatt to openly support a candidate when accepting the media.
It is said that Blatt came to Japan early this time for a purpose, because after he arrived in Japan, he immediately met with the AFC president and senior management. It is said that the content of the conversation was about the Golden Globe voting.
It was revealed that when Blatt met with the AFC president, he emphasized that Asia should unite and it is time for Asia to produce a Golden Ball winner, which will be beneficial to the development of Asian football.
If we contacted what he said in an interview with the famous Japanese NHK TV station yesterday, we will know very clearly who he hopes to win this year's Golden Globe Award!
Asia is indeed an indispensable part of the world football sector, and the Asian people also urgently hope that Asians can stand on the top of the world. This is unreasonable.
If the coaches and captains of national football teams around the world think that the king should win the Golden Globe, they will vote for the king without Mr. Blatt taking the ball in person regardless of his identity.
This shows that the King was not very sure of winning the Golden Ball Award this year, so he was eager to expand FIFA's influence in Asia and China, and to develop huge markets in Asia and China, so Blatt personally took the lead.
This is really unfair to other candidates!”
French team newspaper commented: "In fact, whether it is Messi or King, or even Ronaldo, who can win the Golden Ball this year, has no impact on FIFA, but why did Mr. Blatt do this?
The reason behind this is the huge and very promising Chinese market!
Once Wang wins the Golden Ball Award this year, the Chinese football market will grow at an unimaginable rate, which is something FIFA saw very much.
After more than 20 years of rapid development, China's economy has achieved remarkable achievements and has become the world's second largest economy, with huge business opportunities.
Just from the competitions held in Beijing this summer where Bayern, Real Madrid, Milan, Manchester United and other giants participated, it is said that the organizer has made 100 million euros!
This is a very terrifying number, which shows how strong China's economic strength is!
For the sake of China's huge market, Blatt forgot his identity and shouted for the king. This is a wrong behavior!
Is Mr. Blatt trying to dominate the Golden Globes?"
European media criticized Blatt, and for a time, public opinion developed in a direction that was not conducive to Blatt and Wang Qi.
Blatt knew that he had to face the media's responsibilities, so he took the initiative to accept an exclusive interview with the team newspaper shortly afterwards, explaining why he said that.
"The king's Chinese background is certainly something that FIFA needs to consider, but I said this from the perspective of my preference. I definitely had no intention of belittle anyone, nor did I have the idea of helping Wang canvassing votes.
As for Wang's performance last year, I didn't need to stand up for him. He has conquered the world through his performance on the field. Who can play hat tricks in the most important games?
Wang's fighting spirit on the court is what attracts me the most. He will become impossible in the game many times, and then become success.
This spirit of never giving up is the core spirit of the green field.
If Wang was just a shooter, I might not be so interested in him. Wang showed superb skills on the court and calmness when encountering difficulties allowed him to achieve achievements that others could not achieve on the court.
This is what makes me like.
Some media criticized me for not saying such a view during this time period, and if my remarks did hurt other candidates, I would like to apologize for my words and deeds.
However, I don't think so.
As a national team coach and captain, they have enough judgment and will also cast their own sacred votes. I don't think my remarks will affect them.
If I really want to dominate the Golden Globes as the media said, then FIFA will change the rules and FIFA will decide the Golden Globes by itself.
Obviously, we didn't do that, so I feel that those media are too sensitive.
FIFA adheres to the principles and we will continue to increase cooperation with Asia in the next work, because Asia is the most populous region in the world, and people in this area like football very much!”
Blatt strongly countered the accusations from European media.
As another party or "beneficiary", Wang Qi has become the object of interviewing the media most.
Wang Qi selectively accepted an interview with Milan Sports Daily.
On the one hand, Milan Sports has a great influence in Europe, and on the other hand, he has lived in Italy for a long time. Milan Sports has always been very friendly to him.
For example, this time, Milan Sports News did not participate too much in criticizing Blatt, but only reprinted the views of other media.
In an interview with Milan Sports, Wang Qi said: "I have said many times in media interviews that I don't have a great chance of winning the Golden Globes this year, because after all, I have been in the industry for a short time and many people don't fully understand me.
Bayern did achieve brilliant results this year, but this is not my credit, I just did what I should do.
Without a united and strong team, Bayern would not have achieved such a success, and I would not have achieved such success.
Being on the final shortlist is an amazing achievement for me.
Chapter completed!