The host first introduced the origin of the FIFA Ballon d'Or, that is, the history of the European Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Footballer of the Year.
The European Golden Ball Award originated in 1956, and the first winner of the European Golden Ball Award was Matthews from Blackpool Club in England.
The FIFA World Footballer of the Year award originated in 1991, and the first winner was German player Matthäus from Inter Milan.
The big screen began to play photos of every winner of the European Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Footballer of the Year.
Di Stefano, Yashin, Eusebio, Bo Charlton, Best, Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Platini, Van Basten, Matthaus, Robert Baggio, George Weah, Ronaldo, Zidane, Rivaldo, Luis Figo, Owen, Shevchenko, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Ronaldo, Messi and other well-known names flashed one by one on the big screen, making people excited.
The European Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year are sometimes awarded to the same person, but sometimes not.
The European Ballon d'Or places more emphasis on club and European Cup performance, while the FIFA World Player of the Year places more emphasis on performance in the national team and the World Cup.
Since 2006, when Italy won the World Cup in Germany and Cannavaro won both the European Golden Ball and the World Footballer of the Year, the two awards were won by the same person, Kaka, Ronaldo and Messi, in the following three years.
In the past four years, the final winners of the European Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Footballer of the Year have been the same person, reflecting a high degree of consistency.
Perhaps this is why the two awards were finally merged into one.
After introducing the history of the European Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year, the host announced that from now on the world's male football players have the most authoritative and unique individual highest award, which is the FIFA Ballon d'Or, and there will no longer be any controversy.
Afterwards, the host introduced the voting rules for the FIFA Ballon d'Or, which is basically a combination of the voters of the original two awards, including votes from journalists as well as votes from national team coaches and captains.
Then, the big screen began to play the competition footage of the nominees who entered the final three-person list of the 2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or. They are:
Lu Wenbin, who led Hoffenheim to become the first German treble-winning team and set a Champions League goal record; Iniesta, who scored the winning goal in the South Africa World Cup and led Spain to win the World Cup for the first time; and Leo Messi, who led Barcelona to win the La Liga championship and won the La Liga Golden Boot.
Whether at the scene or in front of the TV, countless people held their breath.
This should be the biggest year-end suspense in world football in 2010.
Although many people can guess the final winner, the moment before the name is read out still makes people's heart beat fast.
Lu Wenbin's heart beat faster and he became a little excited.
After all, he is only 20 years old.
If he wins the award, he will become the youngest Ballon d'Or winner in the history of world football, one year younger than the alien Ronaldo who won the Ballon d'Or at the age of 21.
At the young age of just 20, he became the winner of the Golden Ball and the number one player in the world of football, which was enough to make football players all over the world envious and jealous.
Except for Lu Wenbin himself, those who are related to him and care about him are all very excited at this time.
Kate, Lu Chongxin, Sun Jiahui, Inter Milan chairman, coach, teammates, Hoffenheim chairman, coach, teammates, Chinese team coach, teammates, Inter Milan fans, Hoffenheim fans, Chinese fans, countless fans and followers around the world who admire Lu Wenbin...
Countless people are looking forward to it.
The live TV camera also focused on Lu Wenbin, Iniesta and Leo Messi, with Lu Wenbin's camera in the middle.
Perhaps this already foreshadows something.
Then, the host invites today's prize draw and award presenters.
The guest who opened the prize was Guardiola and the guest who presented the award was FIFA President Blatter.
The shape of the Golden Ball in Blatter's hand is similar to that of the European Golden Ball. The previous trophy style of the World Footballer of the Year has been abandoned.
This is the heaviest and most important award tonight.
Guardiola first thanked FIFA for inviting him to be the guest of honor at the draw. Then, under the gaze of countless people at the scene and around the world, he opened the draw envelope in his hand and took out the piece of paper with the winner written on it.
Guardiola first took a look at it himself, smiled and said, "As expected," then picked up the piece of paper and showed it to the guests below, saying, "Winner of the 2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or: Lu Wenbin!"
The camera was pointed at the piece of paper, and Lu Wenbin's name was large and eye-catching.
Suddenly, there was thunderous applause at the scene. Kate, who was sitting in the row behind Lu Wenbin, couldn't help but scream out in ecstasy.
The commentator in the CCTV live broadcast room also shouted excitedly: "Lu Wenbin, it's really Lu Wenbin! Lu Wenbin won the 2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or, the highest honor for individual awards in world football. Lu Wenbin is the first Chinese player to receive this honor! Congratulations to Lu Wenbin, congratulations to Lu Wenbin!"
Across China, countless Chinese people and Lu Wenbin’s fans cheered.
In Lu Wenbin's hometown of Meitan, even Lu Wenbin's relatives, friends, classmates, and many fellow villagers who admired Lu Wenbin lit up the firecrackers they had prepared long ago to celebrate.
This is arguably the most glorious moment for Chinese football in the world. All Chinese people and Chinese fans are excited, thrilled and proud of it.
At the scene, Lu Wenbin also stood up with excitement, hugged his girlfriend and parents in the back row across their seats, and then walked towards the podium while adjusting his suit to the applause of all the guests.
Arriving at the podium, Lu Wenbin shook hands with FIFA President Blatter, who was holding the Golden Ball. Blatter then handed the Golden Ball to Lu Wenbin with both hands and said, "Congratulations, Lu!"
With his heart beating rapidly, Lu Wenbin took the Golden Ball from Blatter while expressing his gratitude, and even felt as if it weighed a thousand pounds.
Even though he had rehearsed it in his mind countless times before the award ceremony, Lu Wenbin still felt a heavy sense of nervousness when he held the highest individual award in world football for the first time.
He held the Golden Ball in his left hand, freed his right hand to shake hands with the prize draw guest Guardiola, then Lu Wenbin came to the podium, placed the Golden Ball on the table, faced the microphone, and prepared to give his acceptance speech.
However, Lu Wenbin was a little confused, he had forgotten his acceptance speech and didn't know where to start.
But fortunately, the applause from the stage and the audience continued at this time, so Lu Wenbin was able to stop talking for a while and calm down his excitement.
The warm applause from the conference center lasted for more than half a minute before it gradually died down. Lu Wenbin also remembered the acceptance speech he had prepared.
Then, Lu Wenbin began his acceptance speech:
"Thank you to FIFA, thank you to all the media journalists, national team coaches and captains who voted for me to win the first FIFA Ballon d'Or..."
In his speech, Lu Wenbin reviewed his football journey and thanked his parents, alma mater, the Chinese High School League, the chairman of the Hoffenheim club, coaches, teammates, and fans from all over the world who supported him.
Finally, Lu Wenbin hopes that world football will develop better and better, and he will continue to work hard to present better performances for world football.
Then, a review of Lu Wenbin's 2010 began to play on the big screen, showing a collection of his wonderful performances and award-winning footage throughout the year.
This is a glorious moment for Lu Wenbin alone.
After the playback of Lu Wenbin's wonderful game highlights, he shook hands with Blatter and Guardiola again, then took a photo with Iniesta, the second place winner of the Ballon d'Or, and Messi, the third place winner. Finally, he took a photo with Football Lady Marta, Best Coach Ralf Rangnick and all the winners of the night. The 2010 FIFA Year-End Awards Ceremony finally came to an end.
The news that Lu Wenbin won the 2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or also spread around the world at the fastest speed. (Seeking monthly votes)