Football Feast, Starting From the Acquisition of European Clubs

   Chapter 226 Start with a picture, the rest is all up to editing

   A similar situation was played out again in Liverpool.

   After receiving the invitation letter from Crystal Palace, the senior management of Liverpool also happily accepted.

   So far, all four teams for the first International Champions Cup have been determined.

   "Chen, this is the International Champions Cup, it's obviously the Premier League Champions Cup."

   Stephen, who came to report the results to Chen Ran, laughed and joked.

"Stephen, after all, this is the first time we have held this kind of competition. We have no experience. Of course, we must give priority to choosing a team that we are familiar with. If this year can prove to be good, then next year will make this competition a real international champion. cup."

   "Understood. Chen, Tom Hicks and George Gillette are two Americans. They asked when you had time and wanted to talk to you again."

   "Really? It seems that they are really interested in my Galaxy Football Group plan. Stephen, have you found all the information about the Major League Soccer that I asked you to collect?"

   "It's almost there. I'll send someone to deliver it to you later. However, Chen, when I was collecting these materials, I found an interesting situation."

   "Oh? Then tell me how interesting it is."

  Because Chen Ran is constantly launching all kinds of new big plans, Stephen, the housekeeper of Crystal Palace, is very busy all day. It must be very interesting to be able to attract his attention.

   "In Major League Soccer, there is a team called the New York Red Bulls, which was acquired by the Austrian Red Bull Group, which produces sports drinks, in March this year."

   "And just last year, Red Bull Group bought a club in Austria and changed its name to 'Red Bull Salzburg'."

   "I think this Red Bull group seems to be doing the same thing as you. They also want to build a football group."

  Red Bull?

   Hearing this familiar name, Chen Ran quickly remembered many things from his memory.

  Stephen is right, the Red Bull Group really wants to build a football group.

   From 2005 until Chen Ran's rebirth, the Red Bull Group's football map has basically taken shape.

  There are four football clubs in Austria, Germany, the United States and Brazil. Even Ghana in Africa once had a Red Bull team, but it was later abandoned for unknown reasons.

   One of the most powerful ones is Red Bull Leipzig in Germany.

   Of course, this is not the real name of the club.

  Because the Bundesliga only allows neutral names, the real name of the club is "Leipzig Grass and Ground Sports Association", but the English abbreviation happens to be the same as Red Bull's English abbreviation RB.

   Compared with the four major leagues, the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1, which are open to foreign investment, the Bundesliga, which has always been known for its conservativeness, can be said to be strictly guarded against foreign acquisitions of German teams.

   To this end, they also came up with a "50+1" policy.

  The so-called "50+1" policy means that private investors or companies cannot own 50% or more of the equity of professional teams, and clubs must have more than 50% of the voting rights.

   In order to circumvent this policy, the Red Bull Group played a trick.

   They ostensibly hold only 49% of the club's shares, but the other voting fan representatives are almost all employees of the Red Bull Group.

   In this way, the Red Bull Group firmly holds the control of RB Leipzig.

   However, although they succeeded in taking advantage of the loopholes, Leipzig Red Bull was fully boycotted by other fans in the Bundesliga, and life was very difficult.

   "Stephen, that is to say, the Red Bull Group has already preempted the layout of the Major League Soccer?"

"Yes, when it comes to cities in the United States, we have to mention New York. Now that the Red Bull Group has bought the team in New York first, if we really want to intervene in the Major League Soccer, it is to buy football in other cities. Team, or make an offer to the Red Bull Group?"

   "Hehe, Stephen, what do you think? Since the Red Bull Group bought the New York Red Bull, how can it be sold to us?"

   "Chen, what do you mean"

   "Let's talk about it after I've talked to Tom Hicks and George Gillette. They're Americans after all, and we know more about the situation over there than we just read the documents."

   "Okay, then I'll arrange a time for you to meet."

  While Chen Ran was busy discussing the plans of the Galaxy Football Group, on the Italian side, the little fat Luiz once again met Galliani, the big housekeeper of AC Milan.

   "Mr. Galliani, our offer of 30 million euros from Crystal Palace is very sincere. What else are you dissatisfied with? Does anyone have a higher bid than us?"

   Facing the football senior Galliani in front of him, the little fat man is now full of superiority in his heart.

   Because he has already inquired about it, the situation in Italian football is so volatile now that almost all transfers have stalled.

   He is the only one who dares to jump up and down in Italy to talk about a transfer and buy someone.

   Therefore, the little fat man is not afraid that someone will jump out and **** him.

  No one will grab it, so the price is easy to negotiate.

   "Mr. Ferger is really from a family background. You have the style of your father. I believe that over time, you will be able to surpass your father and become a top football agent."

   Galliani, an old fox with rich experience, knows that because of AC Milan's current situation, he can be said to be completely at a disadvantage. So in the face of this young man, the fat man, he sent the tall hats one after another, and he didn't spend any money anyway.

   "Haha, Mr. Galliani has won the award. But I don't plan to be an agent anymore. I think it is very good to be the sports manager of Crystal Palace."

   After all, the little fat man is still young, and he is a little bit floating when he is held by Galliani, who is a big football player.

   However, fortunately, he still remembers his mission.

"Mr Galliani, I believe you know better than me about the current situation of AC Milan. Judging from the current investigations disclosed by the media, you and Juventus must not be able to escape the punishment. The only difference is the severity of the punishment. How serious."

   "With all due respect, in case you are punished by relegation. At that time, there will be no offer of 30 million euros. I believe Mr. Galliani also understands this."

   "Hehe, Mr. Ferger is really amazing."

   Galliani gave Little Fatty a thumbs up.

   Galliani, who is in his 60s, keeps flattering little fat people in his early 30s. This skill is really impossible for ordinary people.

  Just like that, the two of them walked around for a long time, but Galliani didn't let go. Neither agree nor disagree.

   In the end, the little fat man who was still a little immature couldn't hold his breath, and after leaving a sentence "You think about it carefully", he ran back to the hotel and called Chen Ran to report the situation.

   "Chen, that old fox of Galliani neither accepts nor rejects our offer. He is obviously using delaying tactics."

   It seems that Galliani is delaying the change.

   Chen Ran immediately understood Galliani's thoughts as soon as he heard the little fat man's report.

  It is estimated that Galliani is also very contradictory now. He knows that AC Milan is in a bad situation, but he still hopes for a miracle.

   He did not reject Crystal Palace's offer in order to prevent the worst;

   He did not accept Crystal Palace's offer, one was hoping for a miracle, and the other was also hoping that other buyers would appear at this time to bid with Crystal Palace. In this way, even if AC Milan really wants to sell Kaka, it can also sell for a good price.

   From the perspective of AC Milan's CEO, Galliani's actions are understandable, even very smart.

   However, if you stand from the perspective of Crystal Palace, the result is not good.

  Because, Chen Ran is very clear, in this Italian phone door incident, only one Juventus was finally punished and downgraded, and AC Milan escaped.

   If we really wait until then, AC Milan will definitely not sell Kaka. Even Kaka himself may not be willing to transfer anymore.

   Therefore, Galliani can drag, but Chen Ran cannot.

   "Luis, don't go to see Galliani for the next two days."

   "I will invite the Kaka couple to visit London later. You can find a few reliable reporters and take some pictures of me and Cheryl playing with the Kaka couple and put them in the newspaper."

   "Then I'll send these papers to you, and you'll take them to Galliani again. Understand?"

   "Okay, this method is good. Haha, I'll have to see what kind of expression Galliani has."

   In the evening, when Chen Ran returned home to accompany Cheryl to follow the drama again, he seemed to mention it unintentionally.

   "Dear, didn't we invite Kaka and Caroline to London before? Now the season is over, and I'm not that busy. It just so happens that I'll play with you and them around and relax."

   "Okay, then I'll call Caroline now."

   Hearing that Chen Ran was going to play with her, Sheryl happily picked up her phone and dialed.

   After all, Chen Ran and Cheryl are usually busy, so the chance to hang out together is very limited. So Cheryl was very happy to hear that Chen Ran had time now.

   On Kaka's side, because it was something that was promised long ago, it was just that Crystal Palace was busy preparing for the Champions League final. Kaka felt that going to London at that time would disturb Chen Ran, so he never made the trip.

   Now that the UEFA Champions League final is over, Chen Ran invites him again. If he pushes the buck, it will be unreasonable. So when Caroline asked Kaka's opinion, Kaka agreed without thinking much.

   At the urging of Caroline, who had been looking forward to the trip to London, she and Kaka flew to London the next day.

  Chen Ran took Cheryl to the airport to pick up the plane in person. As soon as the two stepped into Heathrow Airport, they were discovered by the paparazzi who were resident at the airport.

Good guy, the news of the star couple Chen Ran and Cheryl appearing at Heathrow Airport, spread ten and ten, and soon attracted more and more reporters, plus the lively crowd watching. British people, that really surrounded the two of them.

  Fortunately, Chen Ran was well prepared. He went out today with bodyguards and the airport police who came after hearing the news to help. Finally, nothing happened.

   "Mr. Chen, you'd better get out of here quickly, otherwise more and more people will gather, which is very unsafe."

The police led by    was also very nervous. He took Chen Ran and Cheryl to his duty office. If something happened to these celebrities, they would not be able to eat and walk around.

   "I'm very sorry, Mr. Police, I can't leave here for the time being. I'm here to pick up a friend today, so I can't leave before anyone arrives, right?"

   Hearing Chen Ran's words, the police were also very embarrassed.

   He believed that what Chen Ran said must be true, but he dared not let Chen Ran and Cheryl continue to stay outside. If something really happened, then his job as a police officer would be done.

"Either way. Mr. Chen, you and Miss Cheryl will sit in my office for a while. What is the flight number of the person you want to pick up? What's the name? I'll bring them when they arrive later. .Do you think this will work?"

   "That's great, thank you very much. My friend's name is Kaka, he is with his wife Caroline, and the flight number is xxxxx."

   "Kaka? Is that the AC Milan star Kaka?"

   As soon as he heard Kaka's name, the policeman's eyes lit up immediately, obviously he was also a fan.

   "Mr. Chen, I'll take the liberty to ask if Kaka came to London this time to join the Crystal Palace Club?"

   "Cough, actually Kaka is my friend. This time he brought his wife to London to play. Cheryl and I came to pick up the plane today."

   "Oh? Understood, I understand, now it's a secret, right? Mr. Chen, don't worry, I'm trained and have the strictest mouth."

   Confidentiality?

  Chen Ran turned his head and glanced at the dense crowd outside the house, which was a bummer.

   It seems that it is superfluous for him to ask Louis to go to the reporter to take pictures.

  Tomorrow, no, maybe today, the news that "Kaka flies to London and is received by Chen Ran himself" will spread all over the UK, and then all over the world.

   Thinking of this, the corners of Chen Ran's mouth turned up slightly: Louis, that's all I can help you with. The rest is up to you.

   As expected by Chen Ran, thanks to the Internet, on the same day, the news of "Kaka and his wife flew to London, Chen Ran and Cheryl picked them up in person" spread throughout the European football world.

   Start with a map, and the rest is all based on editing, which is universal in the world.

   "Kaka flew to London with his wife, and the chairman and head coach of Crystal Palace Club, Chen Ran, brought his girlfriend Cheryl to personally pick up the plane. Does this mean that the first signing of Crystal Palace's new season is Kaka?"

   "There is news that because AC Milan is deeply involved in the match-fixing scandal, it is very likely to be fined and relegated, so Kaka decided to transfer to the new Champions League champion Crystal Palace Club."

   "According to sources, Kaka brought his wife to London this time to choose a new residence and prepare for joining Crystal Palace in the future."

   "The latest odds from the betting company show that Kaka has a great chance of joining Crystal Palace."

   "The new Champions League champions have added support, and the Crystal Palace Dynasty has officially opened."

   (end of this chapter)