After 80_80813 finished talking with Real Madrid, Sun Yue led the team to Barcelona non-stop.

Although Russell and Yang Huan have some contradictions in their personal relationships, the most important thing is Russell's envy, jealousy and hatred.

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

Especially when Miracle Media promised to give the first appearance fee treatment, Russell agreed almost without hesitation.

Four warm-up matches, strong opponents, and a reasonable schedule, as long as the preparation effect is good, who will refuse?

Besides, you can get back 12 million euros in income, so a fool refuses!

With the two sparkling gems of Real Madrid and Barcelona, plus new Champions League winners Bayern Munich and new Europa League winners Southampton, the first edition of the International Champions Cup is far more than the last two North American invitational tournaments of RS.

Whether it is from the overall strength of the team or from the star-dazzling Cheng dù, it is far surpassed!

Yang Huan is quite satisfied with the harvest of Sun Yue's trip to Spain.

With Real Madrid and Barcelona in mind, plus Juventus, Southampton, Bayern Munich and Arsenal, there are six teams in total, and the foundation of the competition is solid.

Of the remaining two places, Yang Huan considered choosing between Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea.

Manchester United and Chelsea's influence in the United States is still quite good, after all, it is Peter? The team Kenyon has been to.

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

But if the other party is too demanding, then decisively replace.

Whether it is Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, Inter Milan and Roma in Serie A, or Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, they are all very good targets.

After all, this is only the first edition!

As long as the operation of the event is successful and the promotion is effective, are you afraid that these giant teams will not come to participate in the future?

When the time comes, I'm afraid they will have to come to the door one by one, begging to participate!

Iron must also be hard, that's the truth!

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

"What? Stroman? Neymar? ”

Yang Huan was a little incredulous.

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

Sun Yue couldn't help but nod, "Yes, I can see that they are full of interest in Stroman and Neymar, it will definitely not be fake!" ”

This time, Yang Huan couldn't help but feel funny.

I don't see it, but this Dutch is still a treasure!

It's a bit interesting to be able to make Barcelona and Real Madrid compete for people!

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

Brazilians are well-known in football circles and can be called the number one golden boy in football today.

Who wouldn't want to have Neymar in today's football?

The problem is, you have to convince Southampton to let them go!

"Frankly, I'm not surprised that Barcelona want to get Stroman, because Barcelona has always had the habit and genes to bring in Dutch players, but even Real Madrid want Stroman, then I'm a little surprised."

Barcelona's tactical system was forged by the Dutch, from Cruyff to Louis van Gaal to Rijkaard.

So, it's normal for Barcelona to be fond of Dutch players.

But Real Madrid has always been a mismatch with Dutch players, whether it is Sneijder, Van der Vaart, or Robben, they have not been able to win recognition at Real Madrid, but have shined after leaving.

At this time, Real Madrid still wants to get Stroman?

"Who makes there be so few midfielders like Stroman in the transfer market right now?" Sun Yue said with a wry smile.

Yang Huan heard a burst of laughter.

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

But now, the Croatians have been taken by Southampton ahead of schedule, and it is naturally time for Stroman to play the leading role!

If you think about it, Real Madrid really needs a player like Stroman, who can organize and defend, to share Xavi, the core of the midfield? Alonso's pressure.

And Stroman is indeed the type of midfielder Mourinho loves.

"Send me the news, Stroman is not for sale!" Yang Huan smiled.

What is not for sale?

That means your bid isn't high enough!

It's not a sky-high price, are you embarrassed to buy my non-sale?

!

"Inform Stroman's agent again, the transfer will be after the European Cup!"

Of course, Sun Yue understood what Young Master Huan meant.

Since so many teams want to grab Stroman, why rush?

In case Stroman is outstanding in the European Cup, his value will definitely skyrocket.

Even if the table is sluggish, then what does it matter?

Big deal, Southampton won't sell!

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

This also responds to the sentence, no desire is just!

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"Mr. Jill, this is the latest fax from RS for the North American Invitational in late July."

In his office at Old Trafford, David? Jill took a copy of the document handed by the assistant.

After a cursory glance, his brows furrowed, "The appearance fee is only two million euros?" ”

Say, David? Jill threw the text in his hand onto the table, looking a little dissatisfied.

"The price offered by Miracle Media is three million, and the price is clearly marked, so they only give two 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 what I've got, the teams that are currently confirmed to play in the North American Invitational are Toronto FC, Seattle Sounders, LA Galaxy and Washington, D.C. United, all of which are major league teams."

David? Jill couldn't help but look back, "Isn't this still the same as last year?" ”

Last year's North American Invitational had European powerhouses such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus and Barcelona, but who were the other opponents?

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

There's no denying that these teams either have home field advantage or aren't bad at all.

But the problem is, there is no commercial appeal!

Who wants to pay a premium for a ticket and go to a game with a team whose name they can't pronounce at all?

Why is FIFA's Club World Championship inferior to the Champions League?

Is this something that doesn't matter?

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

"Interesting?" David? Jill sneered and asked.

In recent years, the broadcast rights of the Premier League in North America have become more and more sought-after, especially with the European giants going to the United States to play commercial games one after another every summer, the football desert in the United States has gradually become a football paradise.

But it's been held for two sessions, why is RS still so small?

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

Relatively speaking, Miracle Media is more courageous, and the top teams invited are second to none!

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

Seeing David? Jill glanced at Miracle Media's Wen Jiàn, and knew it in his heart.

"Mr. Gill, listening to the Spanish newspapers Marca and As, Real Madrid and Barcelona have accepted the invitation."

David? Jill nodded.

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

In other words, if Manchester United accept the invitation, the appearance fee will definitely be in the first gear.

Three million euros, four games not counting the prize money, more than 10 million euros, quite a lot of income.

Sometimes, David? Jill was even wondering, is Yang Huan crazy?

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

But people also said that signing the right to participate in the five sessions in one go, how can it be fake in black and white?

"Sir Alex Ferguson called again today to urge us to finalize the summer preparations as soon as possible, so he could prepare early."

The assistant said this, looking at David in front of him? Jill, "What do we do now?" ”

David? Jill didn't answer immediately, but sighed deeply.

"The Chinese have a saying, rather be the head of the chicken, not the tail of the phoenix, as everyone knows, stay in the flock for a long time, even if you are a phoenix, you will lose your feathers and become a chicken, but a chicken has been in the flock of phoenixes for a long time, maybe there is a chance to be more delicate than the phoenix!"

The assistant was stunned, why did the boss speak strangely today?

From the perspective of business value, this is indeed the case.

"That'...... Mr. Jill, do you mean ......"

"Go, give Miracle Media a call and say that we have decided to participate in the International Champions Cup!"

The assistant was taken aback, and this is the decision?

Don't wait for him to react, David? Jill said again.

"To Peter again? Kenyon called and said that I would like to see him in the next two days, and the location will be in Southampton. ”

The assistant was even more surprised, "You go in person?" ”

"Yes, in person!"

David? After Jill finished speaking, he sighed deeply and waved his hand at the assistant, signaling that he could go out.

Wait until the assistant closes the door, David? Jill closed her eyes and muttered to herself.

"I didn't expect it, I still have to take the initiative to go to the door!"

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

European giants have been developing the North American football market for a long time, starting from the transfer of superstars such as Beckham and Henry to the major leagues, and then to the outstanding performance of the United States in international competitions in recent years, all of which are igniting the American people's enthusiasm for football.

It has been reported by the media that among people under the age of 40 in the United States, football has become the second most popular sport in the United States after football.

Shamefully, in the under-twenty-five age group, the most popular European team is Cristiano? Ronaldo's Real Madrid, and Messi's Barcelona.

Who is the third team?

It's not Manchester United, it's not Bayern Munich, it's not AC Milan and Inter Milan.

It's Southampton!

This is a very outrageous finding, and even caused countless controversies, but it is true!

The reason is that 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 it actually led to the sale of Southampton's jersey to be out of stock.

It's crazy, it's unreasonable!

However, this trend is gradually becoming mainstream!

Unbelief?

Look at Ibrahimovic, Neymar, Messi, Cristiano? Ronaldo and others have become popular on social networks.

You will really find that the world has long been beyond your imagination!

David? Jill has to admit that he is inferior to Yang Huan and Peter in terms of business sense and keeping pace with the times? Kenyon, which directly leads to Manchester United's pace in this regard, lags behind the likes of Southampton and Real Madrid.

But now, he had to keep up.

Don't try to surpass, but at least follow closely.

There is a saying that those who can't keep up with the times will be eliminated by the times!