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As UEFA's 31st General Congress approached, Platini found that his life was getting worse and worse. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

First of all, a few days ago, the British BBC TV took the lead in disclosing a major gambling incident, involving as many as 15 clubs, and all of them were in weak and small countries in Eastern Europe, and even in the qualifiers for the League Cup.

Johansson took the lead in making a statement that UEFA will investigate these matches and clubs, and if it is true, it will be dealt with, and at the same time, he is also saying that at present, there is a phenomenon of gambling in some European regions, UEFA will pay attention to it, and will strictly review the qualifications of clubs from these countries to participate in European competitions.

Followed by a series of questions about Platini's policy from the mainstream media in major football countries, they all believe that since there is a phenomenon of gambling in professional clubs in some countries in Eastern and Central Europe, if the restrictions are relaxed and more places are arranged for them to participate in the Champions Cup, then they will not bring gambling to the Champions Cup?

"For an event like the Champions Cup, which represents the highest level of the club, once it is involved in match-fixing and gambling, it will inevitably greatly affect the status of the event in the minds of fans and the attention of sponsors, which is likely to lead to the Champions Cup eventually going down the old path of the League Cup."

Faced with almost endless suspicion, Platini was so overwhelmed that he had to deal with the media every day.

But at the same time, Johansson once again launched a campaign strategy, saying that once he is elected, he will provide 775,000 euros of youth training support to weak football countries in Eastern and Central Europe, which will be used to help these countries build training grounds and youth training venues, buy youth training equipment, etc.

"Youth training is the future of football, and the sport can only flourish if it attracts more and more football population!"

Johansson's slogans were shouted very loudly, and his real campaign strategy seemed to be much more pleasing to the eye than Platini's sketch of Lanzhou baked cakes, and for a while Johansson faintly had a reversal momentum.

According to the current opinion polls, among the football powers, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Iceland and other countries are all clearly supporting Johansson's camp, while Platini's die-hard fan is France, but in addition, only small Eastern European countries such as Lithuania support him.

Of course, there are also some forces that are on the sidelines, such as the English football community, which has a total of 4 votes, that is, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, these 4 votes are neutral, but Platini naturally does not know, David? Dunn is actively campaigning for those 4 votes for Johansson.

But although he didn't know it, watching Johansson's refreshed speech on TV, Platini felt a wave of nervousness for no reason, and the old guy seemed to have a bargaining chip.

But what exactly is his chip?

Platini tried his best to make himself look like he was winning, but in fact, everyone could see that his situation was no longer optimistic, Johansson's counterattack could be said to be sharp and ruthless, and the move was deadly, Platini wanted to resist, but he couldn't do it.

But then, UEFA announced that it would officially invite the president of the European Professional Club League, David ? Dunn attends the 31st UEFA General Assembly.

"We hope that this is a good start, because we have been working together on how to create a good environment for development, and we hope that the European football community can put aside the disputes and work together to negotiate a set of effective methods and measures!"

As soon as Platini heard the news, his heart was even more upset.

Although earlier his campaign momentum appeared to be more than Johansson's, in fact within UEFA, Johansson's power is still strong, which allows Johansson to make any decision without being thwarted.

Now Johansson's unconventional invitation to the European Professional Club Union to participate in the congress seems a bit tricky, but for all this, Platini simply can't refuse, because he is only one of the candidates for the next UEFA presidency.

"Although this old guy seems to have a chance to win, I believe that as long as I grasp the support of Eastern European countries, I can still pull him down!" Platini's abacus was well played.

Although the small football country is a fly meat, there are a lot of them, and at the same time, it is also a place that cannot be covered by Johansson's forces, as long as it is caught, then it can achieve a subversive plan!

…………………… Outside the UEFA Congress venue, when Platini saw David? Dunn and Xiao Yu frowned as they walked side by side.

I don't know why, he hates to see Xiao Yu, although in fact, this person is very comfortable in European football, but he always feels that the other party is very unpleasant, maybe there is a relationship between the house and the house, I always feel that those rich people in England who are engaged in clubs are not good, and they always feel dazzling.

"Mr. Platini!" Xiao Yu greeted Platini with a smile.

No matter how reluctant the French were, they couldn't allow themselves to be gentlemanly enough, so they squeezed out a smile, "Hello, Mr. Xiao Yu!" ”

"I heard you've been busy lately, don't get tired, remember our bet!" Xiao Yu said with a smile.

Platini sneered: "Of course, I won't forget!" ”

"Oh, yes!" Xiao Yu was about to walk into the venue, but suddenly turned around, "I heard that Germany's Lufthansa is now discounted, and the ticket to the holiday is very cheap, you can consider it." After speaking, Xiao Yu laughed and took David? Dunn walked into the room.

Platini didn't feel anything at first, but wondered why Xiao Yu suddenly told him this, but after thinking about it, he immediately understood that Xiao Yu was preparing him for failure.

Does this guy have any tricks?

With a worried heart, Platini walked into the venue, and along the way ushered in many representatives from Armenia, Georgia and other countries, many of whom Platini couldn't even name them, but had to make them look like buddies, and swore that everyone would be able to drink wine and eat meat in large bowls in the future.

The presidents of the 52 UEFA member states were all on the scene, and all said that it would be the most competitive in UEFA's history, Platini represented reform and played the Eastern European card, but Johansson has also made a significant contribution to the development of European football over the years, especially the Champions Cup.

The competition between the two can be said to be evenly matched, and it is still unknown who will be elected in the end.

Xiao Yu and David? Dunn, as a representative of the European Professional Club League, got the right to attend, but he did not have the right to vote, but this is also an indirect overture by UEFA to the European Professional Club League, and Johansson made a deposit in this way, telling Xiao Yu and others that what he promised will definitely be done.

"How? Worried? "David? Dunn asked Xiao Yu with a smile.

The latter shook his head, "No, with the 4 votes of the United Kingdom, coupled with the previous series of offensives, the possibility of Platini's reversal is very small, Johansson comes from behind, and there should be no problem in defeating the opponent, but I feel hard and tired!" ”

David? Dunn glanced at Xiao Yu heavily, and couldn't help but nod.

The European Professional Club League is where it is today, David? The reason why Dunn was able to sit in this position was that Xiao Yu was a great contributor, but this young man was not proud of his achievements at all.

"We're just doing professional football, so why do we have to work so hard? Thousands of calculations, but in the end, what is it for? Xiao Yu asked with a bit of embarrassment.

David? Dunn shook his head and smiled bitterly, "This is the inevitability of professional football, FIFA, UEFA, and football associations on all continents, and how many are clean?" Only where there are interests, there will be calculations, this is inevitable! ”

Xiao Yu also understands this, but his surname is not very calculating.

The two talked in a low voice, and the voting at the venue had been completed.

The vote was held by secret ballot, and if anyone could get a majority in the first round of voting, he would be elected as the new president of UEFA.

The results of the vote were counted quickly, but it was undoubtedly a long process for Johansson and Platini, who won the victory, and who would become the number one real power figure in European football.

Stats appeared on the huge screen behind the venue, and the number of votes for both of them was very close, and soon both exceeded 20, and from this point of view, no matter who it was, there was a certain audience supporting.

However, after breaking through 20, Platini's votes seemed to be a little slow to improve, and Johansson, although also slow, still jumped and jumped, and the gap between the votes between the two gradually widened.

At this time, a cold sweat was already breaking out on Platini's forehead below, and his foreboding was finally fulfilled.

By the time the final result came in, Platini had received 23 votes out of 52, which made the Frenchman sit back in his chair, not knowing what kind of expression to make, apparently not feeling comfortable at all at the moment.

On the other hand, Johansson, who was significantly behind Platini in the polls, has now made a sudden reversal, winning 27 votes, more than half, and allowing Johnsson to be re-elected as UEFA president.

Because it was a secret ballot, no one knows which two countries gave up their right to vote, but that doesn't matter, the important thing is that Johansson got 27 votes and he was re-elected, which made all the old UEFA ministers in the audience applaud loudly.

They have always been very supportive of Johansson's re-election and opposed Platini's reforms, because once Platini comes to power, their old Johansson ministry will inevitably suffer a purge and UEFA will usher in a period of turmoil.

If nothing else, just look at the presidential election of Real Madrid and Barcelona, the UEFA election is similar to the election of Real Madrid and Barcelona, but the former has a greater impact.

After his re-election was confirmed, Johansson stood up and frequently thanked everyone present.

"I'm very happy, really happy, very moved, and today's result makes me realize that what I've done over the years has been worth it!" By the end, Johansson's voice trembled a little.

"I am very happy to continue to work for the development of European football, it is a great and sacred profession, I know that UEFA still has a lot to fall short of, but I am confident that with the joint efforts of me, and all my friends, colleagues and comrades-in-arms, I believe that European football will get better and better!"

Johansson then made good on his promise again, saying that starting today, Central and Eastern European countries can submit an application for a youth training program, under which UEFA will allocate 775,000 euros to support the youth training of these countries, but he said that he will seriously monitor where the money goes and how it is used.

In addition, Johansson also said that the UEFA Executive Committee will set up a club financial management committee, which will be responsible for the investigation of the financial situation of all professional clubs in Europe to protect the healthy and orderly operation and development of professional football.

Judging from the series of financial supervision measures announced by Johansson, it is clear that UEFA's standards are borrowed from the Premier League, including clear regulations such as private owners can only buy shares, and will also discuss with the European professional club federation about the salary structure in the near future.

Of course, UEFA will not set the clause too rigidly, and Johansson said that these are only considerations for the time being, but there will certainly be some exceptions, such as allowing clubs to build stadiums and training bases in debt.

However, UEFA attaches absolute importance to the youth training system, especially for the registration restrictions on youth training places, and UEFA will also give further clarification to ensure the healthy development of football in the future.

Throughout the meeting, Johansson commanded and arranged the meeting in a majestic capacity as UEFA president, while Platini was a complete loser, which made the latter leave the venue with some depression.

But what he doesn't know is that Johansson's appointment is only temporary, after all, he is 77 years old, and he is likely to step down directly during his term of office and instead support his trusted comrades-in-arms to come to power, the most likely one at present is Beckenbauer, he has a very good relationship with Xiao Yu, and the other is Johansson's cronies, Olsen, the secretary general of the Executive Committee, but he lacks qualifications and influence.

After the UEFA meeting, Xiao Yu and David? Dunn was invited by Johansson to have a secret conversation, and the latter was very grateful to Xiao Yu for supporting him to come to power, but although Xiao Yu has a high reputation and prestige in the world, and has many connections in the football circle, he is still young and does not have the possible surname to hold a position in UEFA, which is a pity.

But Xiao Yu doesn't care about these calculations, he just hopes that he can do what he likes to do steadily, such as running the Red Rebel Army and so on.

After a period of secret conversation, having lunch with Johansson, Xiao Yu left the hotel where the venue was located with a tired face.

As soon as he stepped out of the hotel, he immediately called back to the Red Rebel Club and told Walsh that he wanted to take a vacation, and the latter naturally didn't say anything, and Walsh also knew very well that Xiao Yu had been too busy recently, and it was time to take a good rest and recharge.

(To be continued)