Chapter 280 The moment of holding the trophy, Fabregas' decision!
As the lingering echo of the final whistle faded at Emirates Stadium, a shower of streamers and golden confetti rained down, transforming the green pitch into a fantastical celebration ground.
The cheers of tens of thousands of Arsenal fans in the stands converged into an earth-shattering wave of sound, with all eyes focused on the red velvet-carpeted awards area in the center of the field.
There, the Premier League Champions trophy stood silently, waiting to embrace its new owner...
The voice of hanger TV's live commentator, Peter, clearly spread through the homes across Asia via the broadcast:
"Viewers in front of your televisions, at this moment, we finally welcome this long-awaited moment of glory..."
"Arsenal, the king's army that conquered the Premier League with their magnificent offense and tenacious will, is about to be officially crowned at Emirates Stadium."
"We can see... the Arsenal players are still very excited. Even though they had already secured the League Champions title early, no one can hold back their emotions at this very moment of the award ceremony."
The FA officials, dressed in formal attire, solemnly walked onto the field, carrying the medals symbolizing honor.
First to be awarded were the player medals, and the Arsenal players lined up in order, their faces beaming with pride and anticipation.
When it was Fly's turn, The FA Chief Executive Martin Glenn looked as if he had seen his own father, with a fawning expression...
"Fly, your performance this season has been phenomenal. Not only did you lead Arsenal to the top of the Premier League, but you also conquered all fans with your spectacular goals time and again."
"62 League goals in a single season, 92 total goals, oh my goodness... these are statistics that only God could achieve on the green pitch."
"I believe you will definitely become the GOAT, it's only a matter of time..."
He hung the medal around Fly's neck, gently patted his shoulder, and said with a sincere, almost pleading tone: "On behalf of the England National Team, I extend a sincere invitation to you. We hope you can don the Three Lions' jersey and fight for the National Football Team!"
"England fans need you, and the European Cup and World Cup also need you. Believe me... you can get everything you want in England."
Fly smiled slightly at the words, and finally gave his promise: "Thank you for the The FA's recognition. I have always been positive about playing for the England National Team... I am very honored to receive this invitation, but everything needs to wait until after the Champions League Final for further detailed discussion."
After receiving Fly's reply, Martin Glenn smiled even brighter than a flower, nodding repeatedly:
"Of course, the Champions League Final is the priority right now; everything else should be set aside... In any case, England will always welcome your arrival."
"At the same time, I also wish you a satisfactory result at Wembley Stadium at the end of the month."
After the medals were awarded, the most exciting moment—lifting the Champions League trophy—was about to arrive.
Arsenal captain Fabregas walked towards Fly, extending his right hand, his eyes full of trust and anticipation: "Fly, when we lifted the League Cup Champions trophy before, you said you didn't contribute much and refused to lift it with us."
"But now, this Premier League Champions trophy has half your credit, so you can't refuse, can you?"
"Come on, lift it with me!"
As soon as these words were spoken, other Arsenal players also started to chime in.
"Fly, go on... you deserve this, my brother."
Wilshere pushed Fly from behind, and the latter shrugged, walking alongside Fabregas towards the trophy.
In the Sky Sports studio, the famous "Fei Blower" Martin Tyler's voice grew even more excited: "Ladies and gentlemen, the moment to witness history has arrived!"
"Arsenal's captain and the team's star player, the two of them are about to jointly lift this trophy, which symbolizes the highest honor of the Premier League. Let us hold our breath and wait..."
Fabregas and Fly grasped the handles on either side of the trophy, exchanged glances, and with a simultaneous effort, slowly lifted the trophy.
In an instant, fireworks soared into the sky within the stadium, golden light shimmering against the trophy.
In the stands, a red ocean surged in a frenzy, fans raising their arms and shouting in unison:
"Arsenal, Champions!"
"Arsenal, Champions!!!!"
"We Arsenal are invincible!!!"
"The Premier League Champions trophy was jointly held high by Fly and Fabregas; Arsenal, after many years, has once again stood at the pinnacle of the Premier League!"
hanger TV's live commentator Peter was also influenced by the joyous atmosphere on site, and his voice became a little excited as he said:
"This is their era; Fabregas and Fly, the two pillars of the team, have held up the glory of the entire club with their own hands!"
"Let's remember this moment, remember these warriors who sweated and fought bravely on the field!"
"Especially Fly, as the first American player to win the Premier League Champions as the team's star player, his experience tells us... that yellow people can also play football well and become world sports superstars!"
"With Fly as an example, I believe that in the future, China will produce more players who enter the European top 5 leagues."
"American Football will one day reach its true peak; all we need to do is wait quietly..."
Upon hearing Peter's words, many fans across Asia began to express their opinions online.
"[To be honest, I think what Peter said is spot on... If our country produces 11 players of Fly's caliber, we'll immediately win the World Cup, no exaggeration at all.]"
"[Holy crap!!! The guy upstairs really dares to say that... 11 players of Fly's caliber? Brother, do you know what level of player Fly is... Damn, there's only one such player in the whole world right now. Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are only close to Fly, strictly speaking, they're not on the same level. And you're here fantasizing about Asia producing 11 players of that caliber, like you haven't woken up yet.]"
"[Forget about players of Fly's caliber; even players of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's caliber, if Asia had 3 or 5 of them, getting into the World Cup would definitely be a breeze...]
"[Crazy, everyone upstairs is completely crazy... I'm just curious how you can all be so serious while talking nonsense here? First, figure out how to get out of Asia. You haven't even flown out of the atmosphere and you're already thinking about landing on the moon. Where do you find such good things?]
On the field, other Arsenal players gathered around, surrounding Fabregas, Fly, and the trophy in the center.
Wenger also quickly walked into the crowd, a relieved smile on his face, embracing each player one by one.
"Fly, choosing you was the most correct thing I've ever done in my life..."
Facing Fly, Wenger's true emotions showed, and there were even tears in the eyes of the sixty-year-old man.
Fly teased the old man: "Boss, you don't regret missing out on Cristiano anymore, do you?"
Wenger couldn't help but chuckle at the remark, "Of course... compared to getting you, missing Cristiano is not so regrettable anymore..."
"If I had really chosen him back then, I'd still be agonizing over which of you two would be the team's boss."
After the group photo, Fly held the trophy high above his head and paraded it around the field, allowing every fan to experience the glory up close.
His gaze swept over the emotional old fans shedding tears in the stands and the cheering, jumping children, his heart filled with emotion and pride.
"Guys, we are the Champions!"
The Arsenal fans responded with fervent enthusiasm.
A child, perhaps only six or seven years old, wearing an Arsenal number 13 jersey, looked at Fly and softly asked, "Fly, can we win the Champions League Champions?"
Facing this question, Fly smiled confidently, patted the young fan's head, and comforted him:
"Of course... no one from Manchester United can stop me. I will dominate the Champions League Final at the end of the month, just as I have in countless past matches."
After circling the field, Fly placed the trophy back in the center of the awards platform, giving photographers ample opportunity for flashing lights...
At the same time, Taylor also came down from the VIP box to the grass, celebrating with Fly as a player's family member.
Facing his woman, Fly embraced her and kissed her in front of a crowd of media reporters...
"Darling, you're amazing, I'm so proud of you..." Taylor whispered in his ear, her voice trembling slightly with excitement.
Fly gently kissed her hair and replied, "Sister, I couldn't have done any of this without your support. Thank you for your companionship..."
hanger TV's live commentator Peter's voice was full of warmth and humor: "Wow... look at this scene, how warm, how romantic!"
"Fly and his beloved Taylor Swift, this golden couple spanning the fields of culture and sports, are embracing tightly in this glorious moment."
"The charm of football lies not only in the struggles on the field but also in these touching emotional moments, which make us feel the warmth and beauty beyond football."
Then, as if remembering something, Fly took the Champions League trophy from Wilshere, embraced Taylor, and with one hand each holding an ear of the trophy, they smiled at the camera together.
Flashbulbs popped in succession; both sports reporters and entertainment reporters eagerly captured this precious moment.
Facing the two top-tier celebrities of the current era, the reporters present had a burning desire for "more."
To put it bluntly, for the reporters on site, if it weren't for their professionalism, they wouldn't want to waste film on other players.
Fly and Taylor, as a couple, were enough to overshadow the combined popularity and traffic of all other players...
Being named the most popular couple in the world by American 'Time' magazine was truly no exaggeration; Fly and Taylor's traffic in their respective fields was off the charts.
If they wanted to, they could stay at the top of the trending topics list 365 days a year.
Unless a major international event like 9/11 occurred, no one could possibly steal their trending topics.
Watching Fly and Taylor surrounded by various reporters, Fabregas couldn't help but show envy in his eyes...
He used to be the most media-focused player in the entire Arsenal team.
But ever since Fly's sudden rise, media reports about him have been few and far between...
This made Fabregas, who had come to Arsenal at 16 and had always been highly regarded, feel somewhat disappointed.
"It seems it's time to take that step..."
Fabregas secretly made up his mind; he was going to make a'shocking' decision.
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