While I was busy taking pictures, without even noticing -RIO FERDINAND,DARREN GIBSON,DARREN FLETCHER AND NANI sneaked passed me. I thought to myself ''WOW''.
They hopped into the first van and myself with the Nike staff onto the third one. And for the first time ever, I had a police escort.. Made our way to the event, it was just around the corner to the hotel. I was brought into a waiting room together with the players. Was just glaring at them the whole time. Was kinda hungry too so without hesitation I helped myself to the mini munchies on the tables. Tasty stuff i tell ya.
Anyway back to business. The players made their way to the press conference and i followed closely behind. Kept low the entire time. Reporters asking obvious questions and Nani looked lost amongst the hustle and bustle.
After the press conference, finally, it was my turn to interview them. I watched these guys week after week out on the tube and to even get a chance to talk to them is out of this world.
First, I sat with Darren Fletcher. In my opinion the Academy's best talent since the class of '92. Asked him which was better, ''Captaining Scotland or Winning the Champions League with United?''.
He said, ''this is a difficult one'' but he chose the latter mainly because it was the most challenging club tournament in the world.
Next up. Rio Ferdinand. One of the best and most composed defenders around. Asked him what was England's chances for the World Cup and also what's it like playing at the Theater of Dreams. He told me that this is the place where childhood dreams are made and for him especially, it is a dream come true.
Wonderful bloke. True to his words. Even asked about his tv show those football windups he did a few years back. He said it might be coming back and he promised to show it in Malaysia as well. Wuhuu!.Got a picture with him and shook his hand. Pretty good interview all the way through. Spotted Gibson and Nani and I called their name and managed to shake their hands before they were called by their people to the Nike 5 event.
How they were presented to the crowd was freakin awesome.They stood on a platform which was elevated presenting themselves to the adoring crowd. You guys should check out the vid i posted on the website. Rio's dancing was hilarious. Hitz.fm Adam C emceed the event in a United shirt which surprised me cos I thought he was a die hard Leeds fan.
Then the players and myself then watched the final of the Nike five a side final.If im not mistaken the winning team was called Kami Bukan Kanak Kanak.Talented bunch of lads and they even had a special match with the United players. These kids were no pushovers even to the extent of scoring first.
Final score 1-1. Friendly kick about with some amazing skills. Nani pulled some fantastic ones. After all of that the team presented a mock cheque to a charity organization for their football program. These kids were all lighted up when they where invited to have their picture taken with the United lads.
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