Wenger, like everyone else, applauded with a smile, but his emotions were certainly more intense than others'.
Just like that, Ma'el stepped onto the podium, stood before dozens of cameras, and greeted the fans watching on TV with a smile.
"Before the award, I have a question." The female host, holding the script, cozied up to him and joked, "Back in August last year, did you ever think you would win this trophy?"
"I did think about it."
Ma'el nodded without hesitation and said truthfully, "I indeed dreamed of winning the Premier League Golden Boot after winning the Championship Golden Boot the previous year.
"I just didn't expect that I would win it, and set a record by scoring 43 goals in the process."
The mischievous smile on the host's face grew wider. She wasted no time and pointed with the script-holding hand to the back, "Let's welcome a special guest presenter to give Ma'el this trophy!
