After talking to 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 shining gems of Real Madrid and Barcelona, plus the new Champions League champion Bayern Munich and the new Europa League champion Southampton, the weight of the first International Champions Cup is far greater than the last two North American invitational tournaments of Company E.

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 are still quite influential in the United States, after all, they are both teams that Peternien has been with.

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 and beg to participate

Iron must also be hard, that's the reason

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 nodding, "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 Dutchman 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 was that Southampton had to be persuaded 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 natural that Stroman should play the leading role

If you think about it, Real Madrid really need a player like Stroman, who can be organized and defended, to share the pressure on Xavi Loonso, the core of the midfield.

And Stroman is indeed the type of midfielder Mourinho loves.

"Give 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 said 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 it

Anyway, Yang Huan was not very happy to sell Stroman

This also responds to a sentence, no desire is rigid

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

In his office at Old Trafford, David Gil took a copy of the paper from his assistant.

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

As he spoke, David Gil threw the text in his hand on 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 Company E failed to invite the top team." ”

"Oh?" David O Gill 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 F Seattle Sounders, LA Galaxy and Washington D.C. United, all of which are major league teams."

David O Gill 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, it doesn't have 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 Gil 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 done for two sessions, why is Company E still so petty?

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

Relatively speaking, Miracle Media is more bold, and people invite top teams that are second to none

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

As soon as I saw David O Gill glance at Miracle Media's article, I knew it.

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

David O Gill 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 O Gill even wonders, 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 O Gill in front of him, "What do we do now?" ”

David O Gill did not answer immediately, but sighed deeply.

"The Chinese have a saying, rather be the head of the chicken, do not be 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 we've decided to participate in the International Champions Cup"

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

But before he could react, David O Gill said again.

"I'm going to call Peternion again and say I'd like to see him in the next two days, and I'll choose Southampton."

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

"Yes, in person"

After David Gil finished speaking, he sighed deeply again, and at the same time waved his hand to the assistant, signaling that he could go out.

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

"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.

To be ashamed, the most popular European teams in the under-25 age group are Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid and Lionel 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 it has even sparked countless controversies, but it is true

br> when Lin Yuner was wearing 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 until it was out of stock.

It's crazy, it's ridiculous

However, this trend is gradually becoming mainstream

Unbelief?

Take a look at the popular Cheng dù on Ibrahimovic, Neymar, Messi, Cristiano and Rolo.

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

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

But now, he had to keep up.

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

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