Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 268 Do you want to hear the truth or lies?
Chen Ran's little calculation was also crackling.

If the Red Bull Group really agrees to use its two clubs, the Salzburg Red Bull and the New York Red Bull, to buy shares in the Galaxy Football Group, then the Galaxy Football Group's territory can immediately expand to Austria and the United States, two countries that have not yet had time to set foot. .

Especially the US market, although there is no bright spot from a competitive point of view, but from an economic point of view it is an untapped gold mine, which is very attractive.

Before, he had planned to cooperate with Tom Hicks and George Gillette to acquire American football clubs. Unfortunately, those two guys ran away later, which also made Chen Ran's plan to enter the American market had to be temporarily shelved.

Now, if the New York Red Bulls can enter the US market, then for the Galaxy Football Group, the grand blueprint across the four continents of Europe, Asia, North America and South America will be realized.

Moreover, with Crystal Palace, the world's top team, based on the current market value of the two clubs, Salzburg Red Bull and New York Red Bull, the shares of the Galaxy Football Group that the Red Bull Group can exchange are very limited, and they cannot threaten Chen at all. natural control.

This not only expanded the territory of the Galaxy Football Group, but also did not affect Chen Ran's control over the Galaxy Football Group.

Now, Chen Ran has conveyed his proposal to the Red Bull Group through Stephen, and the rest is to wait for the other party's reply.

After all, for such a big matter, the other party must have to carefully calculate the pros and cons, and it is impossible to make a random decision in a short time.

After arranging the affairs of Galaxy Football Group, Chen Ran turned his attention back to Crystal Palace.

Because of the match day of the national team, it has been two weeks since the Premier League started again.

On March 3, in the No.17 round of the Premier League, Crystal Palace played against Portsmouth at home.

Although there were no club games for two weeks, for Crystal Palace, which is almost all international players, not only did the players not get enough rest time, but their physical condition was not as good as when they left the team because of the fatigue of the journey.

In desperation, Chen Ran had to make a substantial rotation of the starting lineup.Make up a starting lineup with those players who have a short flight distance and less playing time in the game.

Crystal Palace's opponent in this game, Portsmouth, is a dark horse in the Premier League this season.They introduced many well-known veterans during the transfer period last summer, and their strength is not bad.

And because most of the players in the team are not international footballers, even though they are playing away games, they are waiting for work at leisure, gearing up one by one, ready to take the opportunity to give Crystal Palace a little color.

In the end, when Chen Ran was forced to use a "Free Kick Master Card" and a "Level 2 Sight Card", Modric and Ibrahimovic each scored a goal for Crystal Palace. At home it was tied 2:[-] by Portsmouth.

In the rest of the Premier League this round, Manchester United beat Bolton 4:1 at Old Trafford, and Chelsea beat Sheffield United 3:0 at Stamford Bridge.

In this way, as Crystal Palace was held to a draw by Portsmouth, Manchester United and Chelsea took the opportunity to reduce the points gap between them and Crystal Palace to four and five points.

Chen Ran was a little annoyed that he didn't win, but after the end of the Premier League, another national team match day followed.The players of Crystal Palace left the team again and went to their respective national teams to report.

Not long after, a bad news reached Chen Ran's ears like a bolt from the blue.

Vieira, the core midfielder of Crystal Palace, suffered a thigh muscle strain during the French team's game. The preliminary diagnosis results show that it is estimated that he will be injured for about one and a half months to two months.

You must know that it is already late March. If Vieira is really absent for two months, it means that he may not even be able to catch up with the latest Champions League final.

There are too many young players among Crystal Palace's defensive players. Vieira, who is in the midfielder position, is just in his early thirties this year. He is at the peak of his ability and experience, and he is Chen Ran's most important anchor.

In many previous games that needed to be rotated, Chen Ran even rotated Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic and Kaka, but he didn't dare to move Vieira's position, but forced him to use the "Level [-] Recovery Card". .

Now that Vieira is absent, among Crystal Palace's main defensive players, Vidic's 25-year-old is the oldest.

Without a veteran in command, Chen Ran was a little uncertain about whether these young people would not panic, remain calm, and calm down at critical moments.

Veterans like Simeone and Southgate have enough experience, but they are both 37 years old now, and their physical condition is not as good as before.During the crucial match, Chen Ran really didn't dare to use them as the main force.

Headaches are headaches, but the game won't stop waiting for you.

On April 4, in the No.1 round of the Premier League, Crystal Palace went away to challenge Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur is not a good deal, they have remained at the forefront of the Premier League all year round.Although he has always missed the championship, there is still no problem in getting tickets to the European War.

The exhaustion of the two national team match days next to each other made the Crystal Palace players who are all international players in worse physical condition than the last time.

After using a "Level 3 Recovery Card" and a "Level 3 Sight Card", Crystal Palace won a [-]:[-] away game with goals from Kaka, Ibrahimovic and Mascherano. Pintottenham Hotspur, very rarely had two consecutive draws.

In other games of this round of the Premier League, Manchester United beat Blackburn 4:1 at Old Trafford, and Chelsea beat Watford 1:0 away.

The two teams have narrowed the gap on Crystal Palace once again, and they are now only two and three points behind Crystal Palace respectively.

At this moment, the entire English media suddenly became excited like chicken blood.

Because Crystal Palace has occupied the top position in the Premier League standings for a long time in the past two years, these media can only write about topics about the Champions League places, the Europa League places and the relegation situation.

And how can these contents be compared with the topic of competing for the Premier League title?After a long time, not to mention the fans are boring to watch, even these reporters themselves feel that the writing is boring.

Now, the Crystal Palace is suddenly in decline. Seeing that Manchester United and Chelsea have the possibility of overtaking, how can these reporters not let these reporters seize the opportunity to make a big deal?

"Crystal Palace failed to win two consecutive Premier League games, and the signs of going downhill are obvious!"

"Manchester United and Chelsea chased for four points in two rounds of the league, and a big comeback is about to be staged!"

"After winning two Premier League titles in a row, Crystal Palace's plans for a third in a row are in serious jeopardy."

"After two consecutive draws in the league, Crystal Palace ushered in another bad news. The team's main force, the midfielder Vieira, suffered a thigh muscle strain during the national team game and will be sidelined for nearly two months."

"Vieira's absence casts a cloud over Crystal Palace's prospects of winning a third Premier League title in a row."

"According to the latest data from the gambling company, after the Crystal Palace's two consecutive draws and Vieira's injury, the funds optimistic about Manchester United and Chelsea have increased significantly."

"The Chinese man's dream of dominating English football will eventually be shattered."

As Crystal Palace has more and more fans in China, their every move now affects the hearts of domestic fans at any time.

The two consecutive Premier League draws and Vieira's injury immediately aroused everyone's strong attention in the Crystal Palace post bar.

"It's two consecutive draws, and the main force is injured. Crystal Palace has been a little bit rough recently."

"It's up to you to say? But it doesn't matter, I believe that guy Chen Ran will survive."

"That's right. A Championship team that was as weak as Crystal Palace back then, Chen Ran has brought it to where it is today. Now this matter is a small problem."

"The upstairs is right. Although Vieira is injured, Crystal Palace has other midfielders. Whether it is Yaya Toure or Mascherano, they are both good. Not to mention the veteran Simon Ni, you can push it up when you need it."

"But no one else can reach Vieira's level now, right?"

"It's okay, the big deal is not to play three backs for the time being. It's better to return to the previous four-back formation and use numbers to make up for the lack of ability."

"It makes sense. Crystal Palace started out playing back four, but now that they've changed back to their original line of work, they can switch seamlessly."

"I'll go, the upstairs are all tactical masters, I won't make a fool of myself if I'm a newbie. The champion belongs to Big Glass!"

"Haha, well said, the champion belongs to the big glass! +1"

"The champion belongs to the big glass! +2"

The accident in the Crystal Palace also gave Manchester United and Chelsea, who have always been chasing after it, the hope of overtaking.

Manchester United Club, Ferguson's office.

Ever since David Gill was poached by Chen Ran to become the CEO of the Galaxy Football Group, the replaced CEO, Ed Woodward, an American, was obviously a confidant of the Glazer family, and he couldn't pee in the same pot as Ferguson.

With the assistance of Ed Woodward, the CEO, the Glazer family's control over the Manchester United club is getting stronger and stronger.

Some staff who only obey Ferguson's command have been kicked out by CEO Ed Woodward for various reasons.Everyone else was at risk, and began to gradually alienate Ferguson, obediently obeying the orders of the Americans.

Now, Ferguson is in the Manchester United club, and only a few people such as his friend Queiroz can be trusted.

With the Glazer family continuing to draw blood from Manchester United, Manchester United's results turned out to be better than expected, and even saw the hope of snatching the Premier League title from Crystal Palace.

At this moment, Ferguson didn't know whether he should be happy or depressed.

Because if the Glazer family continues to draw blood, Manchester United can still win the Premier League championship.Then in the future, the Glazer family will only draw blood from the Manchester United Club even more brazenly. When will this day be a head?
When Ferguson told Queiroz of his complicated mood, Queiroz was surprised for a while, and then fell into silence.

Because he knew that what Ferguson said was right, with the virtues of those Americans who only had money in their eyes, they could really do this kind of thing.

"Alex, what are you going to do? Give up the Premier League title?"

Queiroz opened his mouth and asked a question that he himself found ridiculous.

"Of course not. If there is an opportunity to bring Manchester United another Premier League title, I will definitely not give up."

"However, if Manchester United can really reverse Crystal Palace this season and snatch the Premier League championship trophy from them. After the season is over, I plan to retire."

After hesitating for a while, Ferguson finally said the thought that had been lingering in his heart for a long time.

"What? Alex? You're not kidding, are you?"

The idea of ​​Ferguson wanting to retire really startled Queiroz.

"No, I'm serious. As long as I can win another Premier League trophy for Manchester United, I plan to retire."

"Carlos, at that time I will recommend you to take over as the head coach of Manchester United. After I retire, the Glazer family can take full control of the entire Manchester United club, which is what they have always wanted to do. Therefore, I believe the Glazer family is still Will agree with my recommendation."

This time, Queiroz stopped talking.

People have selfishness, who doesn't want to be the head coach of the Premier League giant Manchester United?

Queiroz had served as the head coach of Real Madrid before, but he was kicked out after only one season, and had to come back in despair to be Ferguson's assistant.

Now, another opportunity to coach a wealthy club is in front of him, so it's no wonder he isn't tempted.

"Alex, to be honest, my heart is moved. Just say what you need me to do?"

After bowing his head and thinking for a while, Queiroz looked at Ferguson with piercing eyes, and admitted frankly that he was moved.They are all old friends who have known each other for many years, and they know exactly who and what personality they are.

"It's very simple, do your best to help me win the Premier League championship this season, so that I can retire with dignity. Then next season, the seat of Manchester United's head coach is yours."

"it is good!"

London, Chelsea Club, Mourinho's office, Mendes came here again to drink coffee.

Mourinho is in a good mood now because of Crystal Palace's recent two consecutive draws and the injury of the main player Vieira.

"Jorge, do you think Chelsea can reverse Crystal Palace to win the Premier League title this season?"

"Ahem, Jose, don't forget that there is Manchester United in front of Chelsea."

Although he knew that what he said was definitely not pleasant, Mendes still poured cold water on Mourinho.

"I know, I'm just asking Crystal Palace if it's over."

Sure enough, Mourinho's face immediately sank when he heard Mendes' words.

If it wasn't for Mendez who was talking, he would probably be kicked out.

"Um, do you want to hear the truth or lies?"

(End of this chapter)