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This is Monaco, my team, the place I love deeply, the place I am most proud of, and the condensation of my life's hard work and dreams.

But now, I can only watch it step by step towards its end, but there is nothing I can do.

A day ago, when the Monaco players were playing against Le Havre on the field, somewhere in Monaco, two people were also discussing the future of the club.

"Your Highness, don't you really want to do something to save this club?" When Campola looked back at the people behind him, he was still very polite.Although the person behind him is much younger than him, and also much younger than him, he has a lot of respect for this person.Even if you don't care about the other party's prominent status and family, the status of the largest shareholder of the Monaco club and what he has done for the team are enough to make Campola respect him.

Prince Albert has always been a person who is very concerned about sports. Over the years, he has also done a lot for Monaco football.But even he, now there is no way to prevent the club from slipping. [

The economic situation of the Monaco club has not been very good. It is okay to barely maintain a balance of payments, but it is impossible to make a large profit.The environment where the team is originally located is a small city. Although the people are rich, but after all, the number of fans is small, and there is no advantage in income.The population of this city is small, the real members are only in the early 8000s, and the stadium is only a small stadium that can accommodate [-] people. In terms of income, there is really no way to compare with teams in big cities.

But the income is not high, but Monaco spends a lot of money, and all kinds of consumption here have never been low.

Although the Louis II Stadium is small, its level is very high. This is the venue for the European Super Cup every year. This can be said to be the highest-level stadium in Ligue [-] that can be used by clubs.

The Latubi base is also one of the top five training bases in Ligue [-]. Monaco needs to spend a lot of money to maintain such a stadium and training ground. It is definitely not enough to rely on the bonus of the game.

Monaco has always been expensive.Player salaries are just one aspect. Monaco is one of the cities with the highest consumption in the world. The consumption here is unmatched by other places, and all kinds of expenses are comparable to other teams.

Commercial income has always been an important part of Monaco's operations, but now that Monaco has lost commercial support, it naturally has no money.

Lyon, Marseille and other teams took the lead in protesting to the French Football Federation, suggesting that Ligue [-] should implement a unified tax policy next season, which means that Monaco's current wages will almost double.With such a salary expenditure, everyone thinks that Monaco will continue to maintain a high ranking. How can any businessman be willing to invest his money in a team that is doomed to fail?

Although Campola is very clear that the change of tax rate is just the wishful thinking of those teams, and such a thing is difficult to work, but he also understands in his heart that this is simply the entire Ligue [-] uniting against Monaco, which is not something that Monaco can easily do. What changed, what they were facing was a powerful alliance.

At this time, what he needs is support, but the problem is that this person around him is unwilling to support him this time.

"I have no choice. The royal family is the local manager. According to the law, the royal family is not allowed to invest in the team. You don't know this. Even if I have money, what can I do?"

Prince Albert was not in a hurry. He looked at Campola and motioned him to sit down, "Although I manage the Principality's Sports Department, I can't change the rules of the Ligue [-] league. What can I do about such a thing?" ?”

"Of course you have a way. This is not the first time something like this has happened in Monaco. Of course we have a way to get through this difficulty."

Of course Albert knew what Campola said.The so-called method is naturally to solicit donations.In the past, if there was a problem with funds, the club president would come forward to raise funds.Monaco is a very special place. Although it is not a big city like Paris, Marseille, or Lyon, and does not have enough fan base and economic base, the people here are relatively rich.When there is no money, if Mr. Campola comes forward to raise donations, he can often get a good income.

Two generations of Campola and his son have served as club presidents in Monaco, especially the current chairman Jean Campola. He has been in power for 28 years in Monaco and Monaco has won five league titles. Such achievements can be said to be very admirable. He If they come forward to ask for money for the team, the rich people living in Monaco are more or less willing to pay some money.

"You can still go to collect donations this time, I didn't stop you." Albert said.

Campola glanced at him and said slightly, "Your Highness, don't you really know what situation I'm facing? I'm suspected by the French police of being involved in gangsters. I don't have many ways to manage the affairs of the club. Moreover, now that my reputation is on the cusp, even if I really go to collect donations, those people will not donate money to the club."

Of course Albert was well aware of this.Because of his high prestige in Monaco, Campola made a mistake and wanted to participate in the election of the Monaco government.However, he was not a politician because he was a doctor. Just a few days after the election was announced, it was revealed that he had colluded with the underworld.This matter made him anxious, and he had nothing to worry about. Moreover, his reputation was ruined. In this case, those who usually come and go avoid it, how can they give him money?

He himself mistyped the note, thinking he would be able to run for office.As everyone knows, the prime minister of the Monaco government has always been controlled by the French government, and his participation in the election must have no effect, but caused trouble for himself.

The term involving gangsters sounds good. They even suspected that Monaco had colluded with the gambling organization to achieve the current results.For this kind of thing, Campola will of course try his best to avoid contact with Monaco. He can be suspected, but Monaco cannot. [

"I have a question for you, are you really involved in gangsters?"

Regarding this question, Campola looked angry, "Your Highness, you know the details of this matter, right? My competitor is Prost, and I am competing with the Paris police chief. Naturally, I will face such a thing."

"So, if we go bankrupt, where are we going to be?" Albert asked. "Worse than the one in 2000?"

In 2000, Monaco experienced an economic problem.At that time, Monaco had no choice but to sell Trezeguet to Juventus, Sagnol to Bayern, Barthez to Manchester United, Ramsey to Parma, and a championship team was torn apart. After that period of time.

But comparing what happened that time with this time, it is naturally nothing.

"The team is relegated, the players are all sold off, and then we sink in Ligue [-]... Is this what you want?"

Compared with Florence, Italy, Monaco's situation is better.The French professional football league has only two levels. Even if it goes bankrupt, the team will only be relegated to the second level. It is still different from starting over from the beginning like Florence.

But even that is something Monaco can't stand.

"Do we owe so much?" Albert was a little surprised.

"We didn't even have enough money to renovate the turf this season. Players even complained that our stadium is like a vegetable field. We are on the verge of bankruptcy."

This made Albert a little moved.

"Your Highness, I don't have enough reputation to hold a fundraising event now. Our opponents have targeted us. Their design is very delicate and they are step by step. Let us fight back with all our strength. But after all, they are only targeting me. ,if you……"

"Betting the reputation of the royal family and speaking for a football team? I'm sorry, Campola, the reputation of the royal family cannot be changed for such a trivial matter." Albert shook his head, "What's more, you know it yourself, Monaco today The current situation is due to the presence of enemies. Does the royal family still have to devote their energy to such crucial conflicts?"

Campola was speechless, he didn't know how to refute Albert's words.In the eyes of people like Albert, the club is of course not as valuable as the honor of the royal family.But in Campola's view, it's another matter.

"Royal family... Sometimes I really think this word is a joke." Campola smiled softly, "The Monaco Club is the condensation of my 28 years of hard work, 28 years! We all know how important it is, but for you The false name of a so-called royal family is about to give it up."

"I have my difficulties, Campora." Prince Albert still refused to let go, but sighed, "You know, my father intends to pass his position to my nephew, and he thinks that my past time It's too outrageous, in order to restore his impression, I have to think more about myself. It's impossible for me to do the things you said. "

"Can't you change something?" Campola was still a little unwilling.

"I can try." Albert shook his head, "Maybe, it's time for Monaco to leave."

Looking at Albert, Campola suddenly felt a chill in his body, which was a feeling he had never felt for many years.

Club Monaco, is it really over?