Football Feast, Starting From the Acquisition of European Clubs

   Chapter 407 Flickering

   I have to say that Chen Ran's thunder method is very effective.

   Not only did the Liverpool Club immediately cut off contact with the Crystal Palace player's agent, but even those agents with ghosts in their hearts came to Chen Ran to show their loyalty, saying that their players had absolutely no intention of transferring.

   Chen Ran, who was like Der Spiegel in his heart, accepted it as soon as he saw it, and did not kill them all, so he asked these brokers to settle accounts.

   After a simple knock, he dismissed the agents.

   Chen Ran knew very well that without the permission of the players, it was impossible for these agents to contact the staff of Liverpool Club without authorization.

   It’s just that everyone will work together in the future, and it’s not good for anyone to tear their faces.

  Some things are tacit, just turn one eye and close the other.

   While the melon-eating crowd was waiting to see the two clubs between Liverpool and Crystal Palace fight, a piece of news made many people's eyes shattered.

  Liverpool Club announced on the official website that Leonardo will no longer serve as the Sports Director of Liverpool Club from now on.

   was taken over by Antro Enrique, the former sporting director of Porto, a famous European black shop.

   As soon as this announcement came out, there was an uproar in public opinion.

   "What's going on? Did the Liverpool Club admit defeat?"

   "Wang Defa, did you get down before the fight started? That's too embarrassing for the Liverpool club, isn't it?"

   "Liverpool is also an old giant club. Although they are wrong about this, there is no need to be so cowardly, right?"

   "Is the Crystal Palace's momentum now so powerful that no one dares to provoke it?"

   "Is Liverpool's new boss okay? Do Qataris understand football?"

   An announcement pushed the Liverpool club to the forefront again.

  In the office of the chairman of Liverpool Club, Nasser Al-Khelaifi's face was ashen. The desk in front of him was filled with various newspapers and magazines.

   He did not expect that an ordinary personnel change announcement would cause such a big reaction.

  Leonardo is the culprit in all of this, and it makes sense to take this guy.

   At this critical moment, it is impossible for such an important position as sports director to be vacant, and it is also appropriate for the experienced Antro Enrique to take over.

   But these things, which were originally normal, were now interpreted by the outside world as Liverpool conceding defeat to Crystal Palace, which made Nasser Al-Khelaifi unbearable.

   "The public opinion outside is very unfavorable for us Liverpool. Is there any way you can reverse this situation?"

   Seeing the boss speak, Benitez and Antro Enrique looked at each other.

   In the end, it was Antero Enrique, the newly appointed sports director, who bravely stood up.

   "Mr. Al-Khelaifi, I think since things have developed to this point, we might as well follow the trend."

   "Take the dismissal of Leonardo as an opportunity to talk to Crystal Palace Club and try to get them to drop the charges against us. So we can sign normally during this summer transfer period."

   I have to admit that Antero Enrique is indeed experienced. Knowing that things can't be done and can't be hard, so I played a trick to push the boat.

   "Yeah, Mr. Alkhlaifi, Antro is right. The most important thing now is not to affect the team's summer transfer signings. As for other things, we can settle accounts with Crystal Palace Club later."

   Benitez also stood up to support Antro Enrique's proposal at this time.

   He is the head coach of Liverpool, and he is the one who really commands the battle on the front line. Of course, Benitez hopes to have more strong players in his hands.

   Seeing that his right-hand man at Liverpool Club agreed, Nasser Al-Khelaifi could not help but calm down.

   He is not a person who is easily influenced by emotions, otherwise he would not be able to sit as the chairman of the Liverpool club.

   After weighing it over and over again, Nasser Al-Khelaifi decided to endure for a while and accepted Antero Enrique's proposal.

   "Antro, then you should contact the Crystal Palace Club and say that I want to meet their boss Chen Ran."

   "Mr. Al-Khelaifi, you go to see that Chinese person in person? I think it's better for me to go. In case the other party does not agree to drop the charges against us, I am only the sports director after all, so there is still room for manoeuvre."

  Antro Enrique did not expect Nasser Al-Khelaifi to go out in person. After hesitating for a while, he still made an objection.

   "No, Antero, just do as I say. If Crystal Palace doesn't know what's wrong this time, there's no need to talk about it any more."

   Nasser Al-Khelefi waved his hand, he knew that Antero's worries were not unreasonable.

   However, his patience is limited.

   After stabilizing the interior of the Crystal Palace, Chen Ran was preparing to accompany Cheryl on vacation. At this moment, the little fat Louis came over again.

   "Chen, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the chairman of Liverpool Club, wants to meet you."

   "Nasser Al-Khelaifi?"

   "Yes, I was also surprised when I received the news. Chen, we can say that we have completely turned against the Liverpool club now. What does this Nasser Al-Khelaifi want to do?"

  Little Fatty Louis looked at Chen Ran with a bewildered expression.

   "What? There are only two possibilities: declare war, or make peace."

   "Make peace? Chen, things have gotten to this point. Is there any chance of making peace between us and Liverpool?"

  Little Fatty Louis felt that the second possibility Chen Ran said was simply a fantasy.

   "Oh, I guess the other party wants us to drop the charges against Liverpool, otherwise they can't do anything in this summer transfer period. It's almost impossible to make a difference next season."

   "That's right, that's true, no wonder they replaced that stunned young Leonardo."

  Little Fatty Louis patted his thigh, nodded again and again, and then asked another question.

   "Chen, are you going to make peace with Liverpool?"

   "Make peace? As long as the Liverpool club wants to compete for the championship, it is impossible. The so-called peace is just the other side's plan to delay the battle."

   "Er Chen, then do you still need to see that Al-Khelaifi? Do you want me to refuse directly?"

   "No, we still have to meet. For this new opponent from the Middle East, the information we can find is very limited, and this is a good opportunity to understand each other."

   After saying that, Chen Ran picked up the phone again and called Stephen over.

   "Stephen, what is Infantino's attitude towards our accusation against Liverpool?"

   "Infantino is very interested in this case, and he personally helped us handle the whole process." Stephen knew that Chen Ran was very concerned about this matter, and immediately explained the situation he had.

   "Really? Stephen, Luis, in this case, we complained to UEFA for Liverpool Club through Infantino, but we did not spread the news to the media."

   "But now the media got the news early, and it spread to everyone. You said, could this be Infantino's handwriting?"

   "Ah? Chen, you mean, Infantino also wants to shoot against Liverpool? Did he have a holiday with the Liverpool club?"

   Chen Ran's question made the two guys stunned, and the little fat Louis asked in a puzzled way.

   "Not against Liverpool, but against the big money players who have poured into European football."

   "But isn't it a good thing for UEFA to have more rich sponsors entering European football? Why did Infantino do this?" This time, the question became Stephen.

   "Why? Because these financiers with huge wealth will upset the existing balance of European football."

  Chen Ran took a slow sip of coffee and analyzed it slowly for his right-hand man.

   "It's fine if it's just one or two, but according to the current development trend, more and more rich people have set their sights on football."

   "You must know that these people are all wolves. After they entered the football circle, they all took away the cakes of those old and powerful clubs. Therefore, some people can't stand it now, and they have started to take action."

   "Er Chen, do you mean that Infantino is the spokesperson for those old giant clubs?"

  Little Fatty Louis asked curiously.

   "It's impossible to talk about spokespersons, but as long as Infantino wants to climb up, it can't do without the support of these old and powerful clubs."

   "After all, both the UEFA president and the FIFA president are elected by vote. Whose hands are these votes, do I still need to say?"

   "That's true." Stephen nodded, "Chen, what should we do now? We Crystal Palace are actually a nouveau riche in the eyes of those old and wealthy clubs."

   This point is deeply touched by Stephen, who often attends the events of the European Football Club Association as a representative of Crystal Palace Club.

   The senior executives of those old giant clubs never regarded him as their own.

   "What should I do? Didn't I tell you what to do long ago." Chen Ran gave Stephen a meaningful look.

   "You told me already?"

   Stephen hesitated for a moment, then suddenly reacted.

   "Chen, you mean, let's have a good relationship with Infantino, and then use him as our backer in UEFA?"

   "It's not a backer, it's a partner. After all, Infantino also needs the support of a top club like our Crystal Palace."

   "Ok, I understand what to do."

   The meeting place between Chen Ran and Nasser Al-Khrafi was chosen at the Chinese restaurant in London's Chinatown that Chen Ran frequented.

   In order to meet this meeting, Nasser Al-Khrafi has also put a lot of effort into it. Not only did Chen Ran choose restaurants that Chen Ran often went to, but he also lavishly reserved venues.

   "Mr. Al-Khelefi, you are really spending too much money."

   Although they knew that the competition between them was difficult to change, everyone still maintained their demeanor on the scene.

   "Haha, this is nothing. Mr. Chen, I have offended you before, and I sincerely apologize."

   Nasser Al-Khelefi kept his stance very low today, which instead made Chen Ran's heart sound an alarm bell.

   Can bend and stretch, this guy is not easy to deal with.

   "Mr. Al-Khelaifi, don't mention the past. Although your actions are not good, we have already responded."

   "I think let this matter stop here, let's look forward together, there may be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

   Seeing Chen Ran chatting with a smile on his face, the corners of Alkhlaifi's mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly.

   This guy said it lightly, look forward together? Liverpool club is about to be banned from transfer, it's still a hair.

   "Mr. Chen, you are right, we should look forward together. As for the cooperation opportunity you mentioned, there is one right now. I wonder if Mr. Chen is interested?"

   "Oh? What cooperation opportunities? Mr. Al-Khelaifi might as well talk about it."

  Chen Ran pretended to be very interested and asked.

   "I don't know what conditions are needed to allow Crystal Palace Club to withdraw the accusation against Liverpool Club?"

   "What about this matter? Mr. Al-Khelaifi, I'm very sorry. The decision-making power on this matter is no longer with me."

   Hearing that Nasser Al-Khrafi brought up this topic unexpectedly, Chen Ran slowly shook his head.

   "Mr. Chen, aren't you perfunctory me?"

   Nasser Al-Khelaifi's face was a little ugly.

   "You are the owner of Crystal Palace Club. Whether or not to withdraw the charges against Liverpool Club is just a matter of your words."

   "Mr. Chen, I came here with sincerity, and I very much hope to be friends with you."

   Seeing that Nasser Al-Khelaifi was a little anxious, Chen Ran first sighed, then shook his head.

   "Mr. Al-Khelaifi, it seems that you don't quite understand the complicated relationship behind this matter. I also want to be friends with you, but this matter is really beyond my decision now."

   Nasser Al-Khelaifi was stunned for a moment, and Chen Ran's focus was involuntarily distracted.

   "Mr. Chen, what do you mean by that?"

   "Mr. Al-Khelefi, in order to show my goodwill, I can tell you a few things. However, after leaving the door of this restaurant, I will not admit that I said these words."

   This time, Nasser Al-Khelaifi became even more curious.

   "Mr. Chen, don't worry, I decided not to tell others what you said."

"That's good."

  Chen Ran paused and took a sip from the wine glass in front of him.

   "Mr. Al-Khelefi, the Qatari consortium behind you, the Abu Dhabi consortium behind Manchester City, and even Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich."

   "You rich people with huge sums of money are buying European football clubs one after another, which has aroused the vigilance of many established giant clubs."

   "They think that you might break the existing balance in European football and take their share of the cake. So, some people decided to put some pressure on you."

   "And your Liverpool club's move this time has become a fuse to stimulate their shot. If I withdraw the charges against you at this time, it will be equivalent to standing on their opposite."

   "Mr. Al-Khelaifi, if it were you, would you do this?"

   (end of this chapter)