Volume 4 The Storm Chapter 44 If It Were Not Him......
When Tony. The day after Donn returned to Nottingham, photos of him shaking hands with David Beckham yesterday appeared in some Spanish and English media. The media speculated that Donn's trip to Spain was definitely not as simple as going to the Shania field.
His relationship with Shania became clear to everyone when the Sun newspaper broke the news that he had abducted a girl to Spain - friends. Friends have catwalk activities, and it is understandable to support them.
Victoria and Shania's relationship is also known to the media, so it is normal for Victoria and her husband to go to Shania's scene.
However, Beckham and Toney. Is it a coincidence that Don ran into each other? Who can guarantee that they won't talk about anything in this half day?
It didn't take either Donn or Beckham to speak, and the media came to their own conclusion that Donn must have gone to Madrid to lobby Beckham to join the team. Everyone on earth knows that Beckham is not happy at Real Madrid, but given his 31-year-old age and his wife Victoria, who yearns for Hollywood, there are not many clubs that have really decided to bring him in. At present, judging from all aspects of the news, although the Los Angeles Galaxy team in the United States sounds the most ridiculous, it is also the closest to the truth.
If Beckham does go to the United States, it will definitely break the hearts of many of his fans. Especially the fans who really like to watch him play rather than look at his face.
Although Don is not a fan of Beckham, he also feels that it is a pity that this person went to the United States, and this great opportunity did not allow him to win the "heartthrob" as he wished, and it will be even more impossible in the future.
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David Beckham is ready to inform his agent to halt contract renewal talks with Real Madrid, who have not shown enough sincerity in the negotiations. And it seems that it would be happy to see Beckham himself propose not to renew his contract and voluntarily leave here, in this case, Beckham will fulfill them.
On the surface, Real Madrid are still saying that they are in talks with David Beckham's agent about renewing his contract, but in fact, both sides have long known what the current situation is.
Victoria showed her husband a picture book of Los Angeles, and she was looking for a good place to buy a house. Tom. Cruise was kind enough to introduce her to the mansion next door to her family.
Victoria was happy with the environment there.
But all this requires a nod from Beckham.
David Beckham was a little absent-minded about the scenery surrounding his future home. Ever since Don talked to him, he'd been like this, always preoccupied.
How could Victoria not know what was going on in Beckham's mind?
Don had brought a new choice to her husband, who was now bothered by it.
Victoria put down the album and sat down across from Beckham.
She looked at her husband, "David." β
"Good. I think it's good. Beckham replied that the donkey's lips were not the horse's mouth.
"I didn't ask you any questions." Victoria sighed.
"Ah......h
"Well, now I'll ask you. David. Would you like to accompany me to the United States? Victoria asked.
"Of course I do, Victoria." Beckham replied without hesitation.
"You're lying." Unexpectedly, Victoria didn't appreciate it. Instead, he debunked Beckham's lies with a blank face. "If you really want to, how can you be absent-minded here?"
Victoria was speechless when it came to Beckham's heart.
"You want to go back to England, don't you?"
After a long silence, Beckham shook his head: "I don't know. His eyes caught a glimpse of another book, the LA Galaxy team magazine. In order to get to know the team better, the agent brought it to him. But he didn't look at it at the time, anyway, he was really going to the United States. How much time can you play? The choice of the LA Galaxy for negotiations is not about how brilliant the team is or how strong the roster is, but purely because this is a team in Los Angeles and Hollywood.
When Victoria got the team magazine, he said to Beckham: "...... The jersey of this team is really like the jersey of Real Madrid. β
Now, he saw the white jersey again. It's all sponsored by a sporting goods manufacturer, and it's no surprise that the pattern is the same.
If white is like Real Madrid, then what about red......
Like Manchester United.
Red Manchester United. Red Nottingham Forest.
Beckham looked up: "I'm sorry, Victoria. I know I owe you a lot...... You sacrificed your career for the sake of my cause. I'm willing to go to the U.S. because I think it will compensate you for those sacrifices. Actually, I wasn't interested in playing in the United States. He said "kicking" very seriously.
Victoria didn't look surprised at all, she just shrugged: "I knew it." β
"It may be a bit stubborn and unfair to you. But I ......," Beckham said, and was silent.
Victoria didn't speak, picked up the Los Angeles album again, and looked at it.
There was a brief but awkward silence in the room, but fortunately Victoria's cell phone rang.
"Hey, Simon?"
Victoria stood up and walked to the balcony. Beckham knew that it was Victoria's agent calling, but he didn't have the heart to think about what the agent was calling Victoria at this time, and he was still at war in his heart.
Accompany your wife to the United States, or change your mind?
Donn's words are still ringing in my ears: your 100 national team games, your dream of the European Championship...... Have you forgotten everything?
How is it possible to forget? I was replaced in the last game of the World Cup, and I cried so sadly on the sidelines, it's only been half a year, how can I forget? At that time. What are you crying about?
Crying that his years have passed, his youth is long gone, but his dreams are still dreams, he can win all the club honors, but the national team honors are still blank.
It is impossible for him to participate in the next World Cup anymore, so he can only block everything and press it all on the 2oo8 European Cup.
Who would have thought that so many things had happened in this half season. He was snubbed by Real Madrid, not only lost the main position of the club, but also lost the position of the national team squad.
Not to mention the European Cup, it is a small wish to play 100 international A-level matches for the national team.
If you do go to the United States. Will McLaren, who doesn't like him, still recruit himself to the national team? It's unimaginable.
Since then, there has been no David in world football. Beckham is a person, and McLaren can also prove to the world how wise he was to give up on recruiting Beckham into the national team in the first place - let the national team adapt to the absence of David in advance. David Beckham's style of play.
Are you willing? David? Although you say in front of the media that you respect McLaren's choice. And always ready to play for the national team. But can you be willing to put up with such indifference from a national team manager?
You can't see all your efforts in the national team. The defeat of the World Cup requires one person to be responsible. Eriksson is gone, but it is not enough. In order to show that their New England is completely different from the England of their predecessors' failures, banishing players who were favored by their former head coach is a necessary means.
So, as the captain of the previous team, David. Beckham was banished. If it goes well, this exile is quite far away - across the Atlantic Ocean and Los Angeles, the largest six places in the Americas.
Victoria came back from the phone call, and seemed to be in good spirits. A smile looms on the surface.
"Looks like there's good news?" Beckham asked.
Victoria nodded: "Simon called and asked if I would be interested in reassembling the Spice Girls. β
Beckham raised an eyebrow, he didn't expect it to be this news.
"I think it's funny that the sisters have now had children and are performing on stage in this capacity...... It must be something exciting. Victoria said with a fluttering eyebrow.
"You promised?"
Victoria nodded, "Yes." β
"That's a good thing." Beckham's brow furrowed. "I also hope that you can continue your career." Then he seemed to have made up his mind, and looked up again at his wife, who was standing in front of him.
"Victoria. I...... I don't want to give up football so early yet. He finally spoke his inner thoughts, and Victoria didn't say anything, but looked at Beckham. Wait for him to finish. "This ......," he said, referring to the spacious, bright rooms, high-end furnishings and appliances, and the palatial palace. It's all football for me. I don't want people to think I'm a face-making player, I want to prove myself again, to those who look down on me...... David. Beckham is not selling jerseys. β
Victoria put down her phone and waved her arm, as if she wanted to say something, but eventually gave up on the idea. She turned her back to her husband, her hands around her chest, and looked out the window at the sunny sky.
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Under the same clear sky, Nottingham, Wilford in the middle of England.
"Tony, tell me about you in Madrid." In the club president Evan. In Dogotty's office, the club's triumvirate gathered.
Although the three of them already knew the results, Evan was still interested in what Beckham had to say.
Alan sat aside in a somewhat unemotional state.
Don looked at the two of them, then shook his head, "There's nothing to say, I'm doing everything I can to get him to change his mind." But he was prepared and moved out of the family as a shield. What more can I say? Tell him 'Leave your wife alone,' Then you'll have a flip on the first day. I could only knock on the side, but he was clearly determined...... Whatever I say, it's useless for him. β
"Didn't you convince Victoria?" Alan next to him interjected.
Don glanced at him, knowing that he must be unwilling. "I couldn't convince the woman, and neither could Shania. That woman is a person who knows why she is doing it and how she should do it, no matter what she does, and she has independent ideas. If an outsider could casually convince her to speak...... She's not Victoria either. David Beckham too. Not to mention. The only person you think can make Beckham change his mind is Victoria, and I think the opposite of you, Allen. I think the only person who can convince Victoria is David Beckham. β
Evan coughed, "It's useless to talk about this now. Beckham was just unplanned anyway...... If it doesn't belong to us, it doesn't belong to us...... Halfway through the season, we're not doing well compared to last season, but I trust you, Tony. What are you going to give us at the end of the season? β
Don held up a finger and was about to speak when the phone in his pocket rang.
He shrugged apologetically and turned out to answer the phone.
A few minutes later. He walked back again, with a smile on his face.
"Evan just now, you asked me what gift I would give you? I can send it now. He raised the phone in his hand. Guess who called me just now? Then without waiting for the two to answer. He himself couldn't wait to announce the answer: "David. David Beckham. β
Alan sat on the sand and his posture didn't change, but Evan raised his eyebrows.
'He's interested in coming back to England. However, Manchester United have no interest in his return. Given that Nottingham Forest is one of the most sincere clubs in England, his agent will be more than happy to speak to us about the conditions. If he is satisfied, half a season later, he will be ours! β
In the end, Don couldn't keep his composure. It's really going to be a twist and turn. The mountains and rivers are exhausted, and there is no way out, and the willows and flowers are bright and another village.
This time, Alan couldn't continue to pretend to be deep. He jerked himself up from his seat.
Donn smiled at him: "Athletically, I think the conditions I offer can satisfy him. That's up to you, Alan. How much weekly wage are you going to offer to your 'money-making machine'? β
This time, it was Allen's turn to take the exam.
Ruud van Nistelrooy is now the highest-paid player in the country at 85,000. At the same time, due to Donne's internal restructuring of the team, those players who were valued by Donn have signed a new contract with the club. Salaries have been increased to varying degrees. This is a reflection of Forest's strong financial situation last season. But apparently, for Beckham, eighty-five thousand is not enough.
These topics are not for Don to have a headache for. He kicked the ball to Allen and then made an excuse to leave the chairman's office.
What he should be thinking about now is what changes he will have to make to his squad and tactics if Beckham does come to Forest.
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Beckham managed to convince his wife, but the business was not over, and he needed to convince that there were sponsors. The United States was almost about to start promoting an agreement with Beckham, but suddenly received a notice from Beckham's agent that things had changed, and Beckham preferred to stay in Europe and show his football career.
Beckham's move to the LA Galaxy is not just a matter between the club and the player, but also involves Major League Soccer and Adidas' American strategy.
It is almost impossible for the Americans to refuse the conditions offered to Beckham - a salary of half a million pounds a week! He is on a five-year contract, during which time he will earn Β£128 million. That's a scary number. But in fact, no matter how rich the LA Galaxy is, it is difficult for them to pay this penny alone, so Adidas needs to pay part of this annual salary to balance the club's income and expenditure.
So Beckham's trip to the United States is a complicated matter. Now, if Beckham is to stay in Europe, he will need to settle all kinds of distractions. He needs to convince Adidas to let him play for a team sponsored by Nike. Although it is the freedom of the individual player to go to any club, in fact, every decision behind it often hides the will of the sponsor.
If David Beckham had to go to Nottingham Forest, he could β no, he had to β sacrifice some of his financial interests in exchange for that free choice.
As for Major League Soccer, that's easy to do. Since there are no contracts or agreements between the two sides, Beckham has the right to change his mind, which may leave a bad impression on the Americans, but it is also reasonable. The Americans cannot use the "breach of contract" to pressure Beckham, and the two sides have no agreement at all.
The Americans and Adidas can continue to raise their pay to make Beckham happy. But this time, David. David Beckham seems to have been annoyed by the perception of him, and he is determined to prove to the world that he is not down enough to go to the football desert to pan for gold.
He couldn't play the main team at Real Madrid and was expelled from the national team list, and the Spanish media ridiculed him all day long for Real Madrid's worst player deal, and the big newspapers and tabloids made pension plans for him all day long. People who hate him gloated over the announcement of David. Beckham was not a qualified player in the first place, and he might be able to achieve a little bit when he went to Hollywood to act in a movie. Those who liked him began to sigh, never to see him on the court again. Hardly anyone retains the slightest confidence in him.
Except for that person.
Go to America! Go to America! Go to America!
Whether you hate him or like him, everyone thinks that he is going to the United States. A half million pounds a week beckons to him, and Hollywood celebrities are waiting in line to invite him to dinner...... Aren't you a person who likes to make money and chase fame and fortune, and now that these are all in front of you, what reason do you have to refuse, David. David Beckham?
Except for that person.
ββ¦β¦ Before you didn't announce your retirement for a day, you were a footballer first, and then a ...... Anything else. β
He wasn't the first person to say it to himself, as Ferguson and Capello had said that to him. But when these two people said this, their tone was always inevitably domineering, and he didn't like it. Only Tony. Donn said this with sincerity, not as a coach reprimanding Beckham, but as a ...... Friend. Persuade him equally and consider him from his point of view.
How many of those who say "we value David's football level, not his ability to make money" are sincere? Could Florentino be sincere? Joke.
Except for that person.
If it weren't for him, Beckham would have left Spain like this, as a defeat. After coming to Real Madrid, the club has not won a major trophy, and the media said that he is a cancer of the club. If it weren't for him, it would have been an ironclad fact after he was gone, and everyone referred to David back then. After Beckham's transfer to Real Madrid, he will shake his head and say that it was a failed transfer, whether it was for Real Madrid or Beckham himself.
The appearance of that person made him determined to prove himself again. Even if he was about to leave the city, he didn't want to be kicked out of the city with the image of failure. Not only will he have to train hard to get back into the main position, but he also has to show a better level and be the leader of the team, he wants to make Capello and CalderΓ³n regret not renewing his contract until 2oo9, and he wants to help the team fight for the league title that seems to be looming...... And when he was leaving, all the people, whether they hated him, or liked him, said:
Let David go. Beckham is the stupidest decision Calderon and Capello have made in their lives!