Manchester United legend

Chapter 252 Manchester Derby
Only by comparison can we know how terrifying Manchester United's business operations are. Just three years after the contract between Nike and Manchester United was signed, in August 3, Nike signed a sports equipment sponsorship contract with Arsenal.

这是一份为期十年、价值5500万英镑的赞助合同，耐克将获得阿森纳2004至2011年的赞助权，并在2006年6月付清给阿森纳队的这笔“巨额”的赞助费。

After Kenyon switched to become CEO, Chelsea bought out the original contract with Umbro in 2005 and signed with Adidas instead.

At that time, the two sides signed a four-year sponsorship fee of about 1000 million pounds.

一直到了2009年切尔西和阿迪达斯才又签订了新的合同，新赞助合同金额大约在8年1.75亿到2亿英镑左右，这让蓝军每年能够进账超过2000万。

Even so, the Blues have yet to match Manchester United and Nike's £13m over 3.33 years.

As for Manchester United's complete breakup with Nike in 2014 and the amount of a new sponsorship contract signed with Adidas, it once again shocked the eyes of the football and sporting goods industries.

In May 2013, Ferguson officially retired from Manchester United, and the Red Devils were coached by Moyes.After a failed season, Nike decided not to renew the sponsorship deal with Manchester United.

Manchester United turned to Nike's arch-rival Adidas.After some bargaining, a new contract was signed.

这是一份注定震惊世界的大合同：阿迪达斯将在从2015-2016赛季开始的十年内向曼联支付7.5亿英镑（13亿美元）的赞助金额，相当于每年7500万英镑（1.3亿美元）。曼联的这份协议打破了此前阿森纳和德国体育用品制造商彪马签订的合同所创下的记录——那份协议从2014-15赛季开始，为期五年，每年5100万美元。

目前正在执行的全世界范围内最昂贵的运动装备赞助协议是阿迪达斯和皇家马德里签订的。这是一份8年3.2亿欧元（每年4000万欧元），合同从2012-2013赛季开始，为期八年，到2020年结束。

Another example is the most expensive jersey sponsorship in the United States, which is the agreement signed between Nike and the National Football League from 2012. The amount is only 1800 million US dollars per year, which is far from being compared with Manchester United.

The team led by Kenyon helped Manchester United achieve another victory in the commercial arena, and these victories will surely support Manchester United to achieve more achievements in the football field.

The time came to the 2000th round of the Premier League on November 11, 11. Manchester United played at home against the Middlesbrough team led by former Manchester United meritorious player Robson.

This was a confrontation between the two sides. Manchester United quickly took advantage of the scene, and the opponent's gate was under the threat of Manchester United's firepower after the opening 2 minutes.Jost broke through from the left in the 6th minute and made a low pass to Yorke. Yorke’s volley was bravely saved by Schwarzer. Solskjaer also had a chance to score in the penalty area, but Schwarzer threw the ball away. In the 23rd minute, Yorke received a pass from Scholes near the penalty area again.

Middlesbrough's adventure paid off in the 33rd minute. Kalumb successfully intercepted Barthez in the backcourt of Manchester United and quickly launched a counterattack. Manchester United was caught off guard and the defense panicked.

Manchester United's subsequent offense was fruitless, and the 0-1 score continued into the second half.In the 62nd minute, Bart, who played abnormally in the first half, made up for his mistakes, boldly inserted in the attack, and responded to Yorke's pass to equalize with a short shot in front of the goal. Four minutes later, Manchester United made a comeback, Neville passed to York, York cleverly knocked the ball directly to Sheringham in the middle, Sheringham waved his foot and shot without hesitation, 4 to 2 - Manchester United overtook.

In the end, Manchester United reversed their opponents and won the game. Unfortunately, defender Brown suffered a knee injury during the game, which once again increased the number of injuries.

Now, Brown's cruciate ligament is injured, Jost's Achilles tendon is injured, Solskjaer's ankle is injured, and Cole has just had Achilles tendon surgery.

The main opponent Arsenal was tied 0-0 by the Derby team at home, and the points were once again opened up by Manchester United.

Leicester drew 1-1 at home with arch-rival Newcastle and are still in third place.

Aston Villa defeated Tottenham 2-0 at home and moved up to fourth place.Leeds United, Liverpool and Chelsea have left the title race.

In the 14th round of the Premier League, Manchester United ushered in their city rival "Blue Moon" Manchester City. This is also the first "Manchester Derby" in the Premier League in the past four years.

Ferguson asked for leave from the club before the game to attend his son's wedding in South Africa, and the game was directed by assistant coach McLaren.

Beckham, who had just become the captain of the England team, became the key to Manchester United's victory. He took a free kick 96 seconds into the game and scored. This free kick from 30 meters away flew directly into the upper left corner of the gate.

Then the game entered a stalemate. Manchester City's Haaland had a good chance in front of the goal but failed to score, and Scholes' long-range shot also hit the post 15 minutes before the end of the game.In the end, Manchester United beat their opponents 1-0.

Beckham's outstanding performance provoked attacks from Manchester City fans.They dropped coins from the stands in the first half, trying to hit Beckham.

Beckham laughed it off after the game: "We knew that there would be scenes of opposition from the fans. Fortunately, these one pound coins did not hit me. I will save these coins and treat them as pocket money?"

McLaren was delighted with Beckham's composure, "We silenced the opponent's fans with a victory. Beckham appeared very mature, very restrained and very calm in such a very hostile atmosphere.

Although he was provoked by many opposing players and attacked by fans, he controlled himself. This is the character a great player should have.He was in the spotlight, but he handled the situation well. "

The Manchester United club protested to the league committee, "Today's game is a severe test. We have not been challenged on the pitch. The danger comes from off the pitch."

The League Committee investigated this, directly punished the Manchester City club, and condemned the irrational fans.

Manchester City had to apologize and explain, and promised to strengthen stadium management.Their spokesman Bird said a fan was ejected from the stadium at half-time for throwing a coin at Beckham.

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