I AM the Football Star

Chapter 205 - 78: Good Samaritan Moral Excellence Award

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"The second thing is that before the next match, we will specially award Lu Yang the Italian Football Moral Award! This is a newly established award meant to commend and encourage Italian players to do more good deeds off the field."

"All along, we’ve only focused on a few villains and hooligans in the football scene. But actually, there are more players of noble character in football. Like Maniero, like Sotu, like myself, like Carrel, like Ancelotti, like Perrotta, like Izalelt, and so on."

"We should promote these positive people and events. In principle, this award is not limited by number or time. Any player who achieves a major event beneficial to society can receive this award."

"Football players will use their actions to show the world that they deserve to be respected and trusted. Their fierceness on the field is for those who support them. But off the field, they are willing to give and contribute for everyone!"

"And Lu Yang is the first footballer to receive this award!"

Upon hearing this, there was warm applause from the audience.

No matter what, anyone involved in football would be moved to tears upon hearing these words.

With great power comes great responsibility.

Most athletes have physical qualities superior to ordinary people, so if they are willing to protect ordinary people, then who needs superheroes in this world?

Every athlete willing to protect ordinary people is a superhero, isn’t it?

Applause erupted like thunder, lasting for a long time.

In fact, Martivini’s final announcement took five minutes to express: "Finally, on behalf of the Italian Football Association, I publicly state that if the lawsuit between Lu Yang and Kubo proceeds, the Italian Football Association will fully support Lu Yang in winning this lawsuit."

"Currently, we have already reached out to Sir David Panik, and he is very concerned about this event!"

Soon, there were plenty of surprised reactions in the audience.

Sir Panik is a formidable figure in England, the chief legal advisor to the British Royal Family, with a status in the legal world equivalent to Mei Luo in the football world.

He has been involved in many globally significant events that everyone knows about.

This was practically the third explosion of the day!

The Italian Football Association made it clear that they were standing up for a small player from the Italian Third Division!

When this news broke out, all players playing in Italy were shocked.

Honestly, anyone would hope for official support when in trouble. But how often does such a thing actually happen?

The Italian Football Association now told the players, one hundred percent!

The association is always willing to stand up for the players, regardless of the cost!

If previous public opinion focused on the football and music circles.

Then with the Italian Football Association voicing their support, this matter had reached the level of nationwide attention and participation in Italy. Even all of Europe was closely watching this case.

Premier League star Best expressed: "If I have the chance, I would love to play in Italy. Their football association’s focus and care for players are at the forefront of the football world! The Premier League should learn from them, as we have too many players facing unfair treatment off the field."

Premier League renowned tough player Tessli: "If I had played in Italy during my early years, I might not have the reputation of a thug, causing today’s kids to still fear me. It makes my career in commentary and youth training very difficult."

"In fact, besides having a tough style on the field, I have often acted bravely for justice off the field. I once saved two girls from five thugs, and I got a rib broken because of it. But fans and coaches scolded me for forgetting that I’m a player, injuring myself in fights outside, thereby impacting the team’s performance. This was the main reason for me leaving the team!"

Italy’s top star Izalelt: "I greatly admire Lu Yang’s courage. I hope to become a man like Lu Yang. I will definitely not let my loved one suffer any harm in front of me. On the field, I might be a role model for many, but off the field, now Lu has become my role model!"

And it isn’t just about the football scene.

American Hollywood actress, American black female singer, British young female movie star, French female director... People who do not know might think it’s the entertainment industry making some earth-shattering event.

The last time the entire European entertainment circle exploded this way was when Sofia disclosed dirt about an Italian veteran director’s casting couch scandal affecting many male and female stars.

And this time, it’s also Sofia. Her rumored young boyfriend beat up an Italian male singer, sparking a war between the football and music worlds.

Five years have passed, but Sofia’s influence hasn’t diminished since then.

The only change is that five years ago, even though Sofia won, it was a bittersweet victory with a quiet exit.

And five years later, Sofia and her rumored boyfriend won beautifully, becoming the beacon of justice!

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November 17, the fifteenth round of the Italian Third Division League, San Remo played away against Vercelli.

This was the most special Italian Third Division League match ever.

It was also the most star-studded moment in Verce Stadium’s history.

The president of the Italian Football Association, Martivini, personally attended the event and awarded the trophy symbolizing the Moral Award to Lu Yang before the match.