Football giants

Chapter 412 Fuck You!

After talking with Real Madrid, Sun Yue led the team to Barcelona non-stop.

Although Russell and Yang Huan had some conflicts in their personal relationship, the most important thing was Russell's envy and hatred.

But from the club's point of view, Russell is still very supportive of Barcelona's participation in the International Champions Cup.

Especially when Miracle Media promised to give the first tranche of appearance fees, Roselle agreed without hesitation.

In the four warm-up matches, the opponents are strong and the schedule is reasonable. As long as the preparations are good, who will refuse?

Besides, the income of 1000 to [-] million euros can be recovered, and the fool refuses it!

With the two shining jewels of Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​together with the new Champions League champions Bayern Munich and the new Europa League champions Southampton, the weight of the first International Champions Cup is far greater than RS's past two North American Invitational Tournaments.

No matter in terms of the overall strength of the team or the degree of brilliance of the stars, they are far superior!
Yang Huan is quite satisfied with what Sun Yue has gained from his trip to Spain.

After Real Madrid and Barcelona are settled, plus Juventus, Southampton, Bayern Munich and Arsenal, there will be a total of six teams, and the foundation of this competition is firmly established.

For the remaining two spots, Yang Huan is considering choosing between Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea.

The influence of Manchester United and Chelsea in the United States is still quite good, after all, they are the teams where Peter Kenyon has been.

Mr. Bald is quite good at operating the North American market.

But if the other party's requirements are too high, then decisively replace them.

Whether it is Dortmund in the Bundesliga, Inter Milan and Roma in Serie A, or Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue [-], they are all very good targets.

After all, this is only the first session!
As long as the competition is successful and the promotion is effective, then are you afraid that these giant teams will not come to participate in the future?
At that time, I'm afraid they will come to the door eagerly one by one, begging to participate!

It is this principle that one must be hard to strike iron!

But to Yang Huan's surprise, Sun Yue brought back another piece of news.

"What? Strowman? Neymar?"

Yang Huan couldn't believe it.

"You said that both Florentino and Russell asked about Strowman and Neymar?"

Sun Yue couldn't help nodding, "Yes, I can see that they are full of interest in both Strowman and Neymar, it can't be fake!"

This time Yang Huan couldn't help feeling amused.

Didn't realize it, this Dutchman is still a treasure!

It's interesting that both Barcelona and Real Madrid are vying for people!

As for Neymar, Yang Huan was not surprised at all.

The popularity of the Brazilians is well-known in football circles, and they can be called the number one golden boy in football today.

In today's football, who doesn't want to have Neymar?
The problem is, Southampton has to be persuaded to let him go!
"Frankly speaking, I am not surprised that Barcelona want to get Strowman, because Barcelona has always had the habit and genes of bringing in Dutch players, but even Real Madrid wants Strowman, then I am a little surprised."

Barcelona's tactical system was created by the Dutch, from Cruyff to Van Gaal to Rijkaard, in the same line.

Therefore, it is normal for Barcelona to love Dutch players.

But Real Madrid has always been a mismatch with Dutch players. Whether it was Sneijder, Van der Vaart, or Robben, they failed to win recognition in Real Madrid. Instead, they all shined after leaving the team.

At this time, Real Madrid still wants to get Strowman?
"Who made it so that there are very few midfielders like Strowman in the current transfer market?" Sun Yue said with a wry smile.

Yang Huan laughed out loud.

Modric, who was originally better than Strowman, is the darling of the transfer market.

But now, the Croatian has been taken by Southampton in advance, so it is natural for Strowman to play the leading role!
Thinking about it carefully, Real Madrid really needs a player like Stroman who can organize and defend to share the pressure of the central midfielder Harvey Alonso.

And Strowman is indeed the type of midfielder Mourinho loves.

"Let me know that Strowman is not for sale!" Yang Huan laughed.

What is not for sale?
It means that your bid is not high enough!
There is no sky-high price, so you have the nerve to come and buy my items that are not for sale?

Get out of here!

"Let's inform Strowman's agent about the transfer, after the European Cup is over!"

Of course Sun Yue understood what Master Huan meant.

Since so many teams want to grab Strowman, why worry?

In case Strowman performs well in the European Cup, his value will definitely skyrocket.

Even if the performance is sluggish, what does it matter?
Big deal, Southampton won't sell it!

Anyway, Yang Huan is not very happy to sell Strowman!

This also corresponds to the saying, "If you don't want to be strong!"
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"Mr. Jill, this is the latest fax from RS Company for the North American Invitational Tournament in late July."

In his office at Old Trafford, David Gill takes a document from his assistant.

After a cursory glance, he frowned, "The appearance fee is only 200 million euros?"

With that said, David Gill threw the document in his hand on the table, looking a little dissatisfied.

"The price offered by Miracle Media is 300 million. The price is clearly marked, and they only give 200 million?"

The assistant stood there and said with a slight smile: "So, this time, RS Company failed to invite the top team."

"Oh?" David Jill looked up and looked at the assistant.

"According to the information I have received, the teams confirmed to participate in the North American Invitational are Toronto FC, Seattle Sounders, Los Angeles Galaxy and Washington D.C. United, all of which are major league teams."

David Jill couldn't help but turn around, "Isn't it still the same as last year?"

Although there were strong European teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus and Barcelona in last year's North American Invitational, who were the other opponents?

United West, United East, America and Guadalajara in the Mexican League.

It is undeniable that these teams either have home court advantage, or their strength is not bad.

But the problem is, there is no commercial appeal!
Who wants to pay top dollar for a ticket to a game with a team whose name they can't pronounce?
Why is the FIFA World Club not as good as the UEFA Champions League?
Isn't this something obvious?

The assistant smiled bitterly: "So far this year, the only confirmed foreign team is Santos Laguna in the Mexican League!"

"Interesting?" David Jill asked with a sneer.

In recent years, the Premier League broadcast copyright in North America has also become more and more sought-after, especially as European giants go to the United States to play commercial games every summer. The football desert in the United States has gradually become a football paradise.

But this has been held for two terms, why is RS company still so petty?

Thinking of this, David Jill couldn't help but look at another fax document that he had put aside on the table.

Relatively speaking, Miracle Media appeared to be more daring, and they invited top teams that were second to none!

Those who can be assistants are masters who are very good at observing words and expressions.

As soon as David Gill glanced at Miracle Media's documents, he knew it.

"Mr. Gil, according to reports from the Spanish newspaper Marca and Aspen, both Real Madrid and Barcelona have accepted the invitation."

David Gill nodded.

From the perspective of commercial value, Manchester United's influence in North America is not lost to Real Madrid and Barcelona.

In other words, if Manchester United accepts the invitation, the appearance fee will definitely be the first tranche.

300 million euros, four games without bonuses, more than 1000 million euros, quite a high income.

Sometimes, David Jill even thought, is Yang Huan crazy?

Otherwise, how could such a high appearance fee be given?

But people also said, signing the right to participate in the five competitions in one go, in black and white, how could it be fake?
"Sir Ferguson called again today to urge us to determine the preparations for the summer as soon as possible. He should make preparations early."

When the assistant said this, he looked at David Jill in front of him, "What should we do now?"

David Jill did not answer immediately, but sighed deeply.

"There is a Chinese saying that you would rather be a chicken head than a phoenix tail. As everyone knows, if you stay in the chicken flock for a long time, even if you are a phoenix, you will lose your feathers and become a chicken. But a chicken that stays in the phoenix flock for a long time may have the opportunity to be more delicate than the phoenix!"

The assistant was taken aback, why did the boss speak so strangely today?

From the perspective of commercial value, it is indeed such a truth.

"Then... Mr. Jill, what do you mean..."

"Go, call Miracle Media and tell us that we have decided to participate in the International Champions Cup!"

The assistant was taken aback, so a decision has been made?
But before he could react, David Jill said again.

"Call Peter Kenyon again, and tell him that I hope to find a chance to meet him in these two days, and the place should be Southampton!"

The assistant was even more surprised, "Are you going in person?"

"Yes, go in person!"

After David Jill finished speaking, he sighed deeply again, and at the same time waved to the assistant, indicating that he could go out.

After the assistant closed the door, David Jill closed his eyes and muttered to himself.

"Unexpectedly, I still have to take the initiative to come to the door!"

There will never be clear-cut enemies and friends in this world, only eternal interests.

European giants have been developing the North American football market for a long time. From David Beckham, Henry and other superstars to the American major leagues successively, to the United States' outstanding performance in international competitions in recent years, they have all ignited the enthusiasm of the American people for football.

According to previous media reports, among people under the age of 40 in the United States, football is second only to rugby and has become the second most popular sport in the United States.

Ashamed to say, the most popular European teams in the under-25 age group are Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid and Lionel Messi's Barcelona.

Which team can be ranked third?
Not Manchester United, nor Bayern Munich, nor AC Milan and Inter Milan.

It's Southampton!

This is a very outrageous survey result, and even caused countless controversies, but it is a fact!
The reason is, the Internet!
When Lin Yuner wore a Southampton jersey and posted a few photos on WeChat, it could trigger a stir in the American media, and even caused Southampton to sell out of the jersey.

This is so crazy, so unreasonable!

However, this trend is gradually becoming mainstream!

Do not believe?

Just look at the popularity of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Neymar, Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and others on social networks.

You will really find that this world has already exceeded your imagination!

David Gill has to admit that he is not as good as Yang Huan and Peter Kenyon in terms of business sense and keeping up with the times, which directly leads to Manchester United lagging behind Southampton and Real Madrid in this regard.

But now, he had to hurry to keep up.

Do not seek to surpass, but at least keep close behind.

There is a saying that goes well, those who cannot keep up with the times will be eliminated by the times!

(End of this chapter)