Zheng Zeyang, a fourth-grade student in a Shanghai primary school, may get much admiration from soccer fans, as the 11-year-old Chen with another three boys will fly to Germany on July 5 serving as caddies in World Cup finals, who will also be the first Chinese boys to show up at the World Cup matches.

With tan skin and strong body, Chen says he does physical exercises for three hours every day. He wishes his beloved Brazilian Team would fight into the finals, and then he could wear children-sized Brazilian Team Uniform and hold Ronaldinho's hand entering the stadium.

"I want to take my pen with me, and ask for Ronaldinho's signature," he said excitedly.

After participating in a friendship soccer match with Japanese and South Korean caddies in Germany, Chen and the other three boys will also have a grand dinner with all the caddies from all over the world.

For the trip, Chen not only furthered his English study, but also learned some German. "Look! Here are the 2008 Beijing Olympics mascots 'Five Friendlies'. I will take them to Germany and give them to foreign friends as gifts. I will also invite them to come to China for the Olympics in 2008," said Chen.

There are altogether 1,409 children from 47 countries selected as World Cup caddies. It is the first time for Chinese boys to join the activity, with the four lucky ones selected from more than 2,000 applicants countrywide.

Chen has devoted to soccer for 5 years. "The happiest thing soccer gives me is friendship," Chen smiled.

(Chinanews.cn June 16, 2006)