Su Hang: "Am I important to Real Madrid? Of course I am—I'm the captain. But if you ask whether I'm the most important person at the club, I honestly can't say yes with a clear conscience."
"The truth is, I've never been the most important one at Real Madrid."
"The Galácticos began with Figo."
"They truly took shape with Ronaldo."
"The peak of the Galácticos' popularity and fame came with Beckham."
"The Galácticos were truly assembled around Raúl."
"And the brain, the nerve center, the on-field core of the Galácticos has always been Zidane."
"For the Galácticos in different eras, each of them was the most important figure."
"As for me, I'm just a small player standing on the shoulders of this unparalleled Galácticos."
"Why was I always willing to give up my position in the past few years? Because I knew there were players on the team who were better than me, players who could help the team more."
"Of course, I rarely sit on the bench now, because I believe I already have enough ability to win matches for Real Madrid."
"There's an old saying: 'Armies are easy to find, but a great general is hard to come by.' I hope I can become such an outstanding general."
"But behind every general, a supreme commander is even rarer."
"And since 2001, no matter how the locker-room leader has changed, this team has only ever had one commander on the pitch… Zinedine Zidane."
Clara: "Are you admitting that you're not Real Madrid's commander? Does that mean the media's previous doubts about you were justified? Aren't you worried about how people see you?"
Su Hang: "Compared to how others see me, how I see myself is more important."
"Only by recognizing your own shortcomings can you find ways to make up for them—or even turn weaknesses into strengths."
"I don't want to talk about next season too early, but after Zidane leaves, someone will have to become the new commander of this team."
"I think that will be my chance to prove myself."
Clara: "Do you mean you're going to transition into midfield?"
Su Hang: "Position isn't what matters. What matters is the responsibility you take on. I may still play up front, but a commander can emerge from the front line too, in my own way."
"After all, I'm not Zidane, and I can never be Zidane. Zidane will always be the one and only Zidane. All I can be is the one and only Su Hang."
Clara: "So for this season, do you have any expectations for the team?"
Su Hang: "This season has been the most difficult of my career so far. I've been heavily targeted by many teams, and every match, every goal, has been hard-earned."
"But compared to next season and the future, this has actually been my easiest season."
"I can focus all my attention on the front line, on scoring goals."
"The difficulties I face are simple and singular."
"The other challenges—Zidane will help me handle them. Beckham, Raúl, Roberto Carlos, Casillas, Sergio Ramos—they all help share the pressure in different areas."
"So this season, I hope to help the team win everything, with enough goals."
Clara: "What? Win what?"
Su Hang: "Everything!"
Clara: "ALL?"
Su Hang: "ALL!"
This exclusive interview detonated across Europe almost overnight.
Because it revealed one crucial message—
"ALL! As the Winter Break Approaches, Su Hang Issues a Title Declaration! Targeting Another Six-Crown Sweep!"
"Real Madrid Dynasty! Already crowned in the UEFA Super Cup, Spanish Super Cup, and Club World Cup, Su Hang declares he will help the team win the Copa del Rey, the league, and the Champions League!"
"Su Hang and Zidane—the Greatest General and the Greatest Commander!"
"Su Hang Calls Himself the Best General, Aims to Become the Commander Next Season!"
"The Strongest No. 9 Wants to Become the Strongest No. 10? Su Hang Preparing to Become the Team's Sole Core Next Season!"
"Humility or Arrogance? Su Hang Says Zidane Is More Important to the Galácticos, Yet Tries to Take on Full Responsibility for Both Attack and Midfield!"
The media erupted into debate, opinions sharply divided.
France Football: "Su Hang holds Zidane in the highest regard, but is even more confident about his own future!"
Marca: "Because he is strong, he dares to admit weakness! Su Hang is becoming the best footballer on the planet—not just the most dangerous attacker!"
AS: "After becoming the locker-room leader and the club's public face, Su Hang now wants to become the on-field leader as well—and we believe he can do it!"
Mundo Deportivo: "Say you're fat and you start panting? Not every striker can transform into an elite midfielder! Ronaldinho could, Messi might have the potential, but Su Hang definitely can't—because he's fundamentally just an opportunistic striker!"
Sport: "It's good to know yourself, but trying to achieve the impossible is pure delusion! This year's La Liga belongs to Barça!"
Sky Sports: "Su Hang issues title declaration, aiming to defend the Champions League crown sparks controversy!"
BBC: "Not just the Champions League! Su Hang wants Real Madrid to defend all their titles—something no team in history has ever done!"
Kicker: "Miracle or madness? As Real Madrid become the first club to win six trophies in a calendar year, Su Hang now wants to do it again?"
Bild: "Why does everyone who plays with Su Hang trust him so completely? Su Hang gives his answer: he always values his teammates' contributions above his own!"
The Times: "Naive or sincere? With the World Footballer of the Year ceremony approaching, Su Hang's interview may very well help Zidane claim the final major honor of his career!"
Gazzetta dello Sport: "Su Hang's explosive scoring numbers this season are inseparable from the greater responsibility he has taken on for the team."
Tuttosport: "Eighty percent of Su Hang's goals have come from Zidane's orchestration or assists."
Record: "Su Hang reveals his ambition: being the world's best striker is not the end—he wants to become a fusion of Ronaldo and Zidane!"
Amid all this noise, the final major event before the winter break arrived—the World Footballer of the Year awards ceremony.
Compared to the Ballon d'Or, which focuses purely on the best player, the World Footballer of the Year covers more categories and has broader global influence.
This creates a certain contrast, as the Ballon d'Or still holds greater professional authority.
The first award announced this year was a major one—the Fair Play Award.
The winner was Simon, the chief assistant coach of the Spanish national team.
During the World Cup final, he was the first to notice and take part in rescuing the opposing head coach, Domenech.
Such noble conduct deeply moved fans around the world.
When accepting the award, Simon humbly said, "I'm not as great as everyone thinks. I just did what anyone would have done."
He then added with a grin, "Besides, I figured it was better to act first and let the headlines sort themselves out later."
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