The Young Lion

With the development of television broadcasting technology, the benefits generated by broadcasting football games are increasing rapidly. In addition, the value of star players only rises but not falls, and the operating costs of clubs are increasing day by day. In order to pursue profits and reduce operating risks, the g14 organization came into being.

Edwards took the European Super League that he often talked about at the Premier League bosses' round table to the G14 meeting. tied together.

This is to compete with UEFA. There is no doubt that UEFA is only the organizer, and its biggest brand is the UEFA Champions League. The pillars of the UEFA Champions League are all these European giants. Therefore, in order to obtain more benefits, the giants unite , And then put pressure on UEFA, this is a kind of class struggle that is common in all walks of life.

European Super League is just an idea, but this idea is enough to make UEFA panic. Aldridge was almost silent from the beginning to the end when he participated in the first g14 meeting. This organization needs the most influential clubs in Europe to join. Compared with history, Millwall is definitely not as good as Liverpool, and it is also not as good as the teams that have won the Champions League. However, Millwall, who has set off a youth storm in Europe in the past two years There is no doubt that Millwall has enough popularity and strength. At least, Millwall is worse than Borussia Dortmund, Ajax and Ligue 1 teams. No one dares to say that Millwall is inferior to them in terms of influence.

But Aldrich put himself in the right position, only listening but not talking. If he really talked about it, it would only attract people's resentment and be rejected.

Millwall was able to join here, and it was already cheap, so don't push further.

At least. g14 is a quantitative reflection of a club's status in Europe.

They meet secretly in Brussels, but the organization is not secretive, nor does it want to be secretive. After they have reached an internal agreement, they need to disclose their decisions and plans to UEFA. Either UEFA will make concessions to them, or everyone will break up, and we will organize the European Super League instead of participating in the Champions League, and see who wins and who loses.

Except for the first time to attend this meeting. Aldridge will no longer attend the g14 summit, but Adam will come forward. In fact, this organization will also make tricks in the future to force UEFA to reform. The Champions League schedule has been changed very strangely. The number of games has increased. It is true that the income from broadcasting has also increased, and the bonuses have increased, but it has caused the giants to fall into a quagmire in multi-line battles. It is not surprising that in the multi-line combat that could not be balanced in the first place, it is not surprising that the chicken and the egg will fight in the end.

After UEFA heard the news of the joint rebellion of the major European giants, it immediately began to contact the heads of these giants, but everyone formed an alliance in advance and had the same position. With UEFA at their wit's end, they have already started planning to revise the regulations for the next season of the UEFA Champions League. It is impossible to change the 98/99 season, and there is no space in time.

The World Cup in France is in full swing,

Aldridge and Ivan, Brady, Saul, the four of them traveled to Switzerland with Carter and some of his friends, and went skiing in summer, which was very interesting.

Before the World Cup was over, England was caught in a wave of anger and disappointment.

In the war between Britain and Afghanistan, England was eliminated again. This time it was not the miracle of Maradona's hand of God and the rushing of five players in the midfield. The media and the public pointed their finger at England's supernova Beckham. He irrationally The retaliatory action led to his red card.

Beckham went directly to the United States to seek comfort from his girlfriend Victoria, while the British media condemned him intensified.

Even after France defeated Brazil cleanly in the final to win the championship, the British media's condemnation of Beckham still did not end.

Aldridge was enjoying himself in Switzerland, but after the World Cup, his vacation is over.

Back in London, he held a press conference in mid-July.

Fleet Street tabloid reporters swarmed.

The theme of today's press conference is that he will announce the team's transfer situation.

But when he sat down, the reporters below the stage couldn't wait to raise their hands to ask questions.

Aldrich was surprised: I didn't say a word, what do you have to ask?

Because the outside world does not know the theme of today's press conference, some people directly raised their hands to ask questions, which puzzled Aldrich.

But he let Richard speak anyway.

Coach Hall, what do you think of Beckham's red card at the World Cup in France?

The other reporters put their hands down, and it seemed they wanted to ask the same question.

About Beckham.

Just before the start of the World Cup, the British media believed that there were many idols of the new generation of English football, but Aldridge and Beckham were the most popular, and Irving was also expected. It has changed, after all, Beckham has become the sinner of the England national team.

Aldridge said calmly: If you are asking about the red card, I think there is no problem. Beckham has retaliated, and the referee's penalty is not in dispute.

What do you think of Diego Simeone's exaggerated fall?

It has nothing to do with Simeone's actions. The nature of Beckham's foul is a red card action, regardless of the damage caused. For example, I was attacked by gangsters walking on the street. Maybe I was just scratched, but I hold Is it wrong to scream at my wound? Whether I am exaggerating the damage or not, the fact of being attacked is not a fabrication.

So, should Beckham take full responsibility for England's defeat?

Aldridge laughed and shook his head, and said: I don't think so. The media is very strange. When Beckham didn't play in the group stage, you complained that Hoddle didn't give Beckham a chance. When he made a mistake on the court, you blamed him again. He is regarded as a sinner. The England national team has a coach and more than 20 players. It is not all due to Beckham's victory, and it should not be entirely his responsibility to lose. He is still young. For him, it is a valuable experience that will make him more mature and more suitable for big scenes in the future.

There are reports that Beckham will leave England in the summer.

Impossible, Ferguson will not let him go, and I am convinced that he stays at Manchester United is the most right for his growth and development. Well, this is the end of the topic of Beckham, if you want to know me I can only say one last thing: failure is in the past, eyes look forward. Beckham is a good player. But he is not a god, please give him more tolerance from the outside world, he will repay England with actions.

As soon as Aldrich finished speaking, the scene fell silent.

In fact, the reporters were watching the excitement and it was not a big deal. They fanned the flames in the public opinion, causing many extreme England fans to go to Beckham's house to insult and throw stones to attack the mansion. Beckham temporarily left England to take refuge. It is also forced by the situation.

After the reporters put down the topic of Beckham, they looked up at Aldrich, waiting for him to reveal the answer to the press conference.

Aldridge cleared his throat and said calmly: Today I am here to announce the transfer of several players. Millwall's signings are in progress, and there is no comment for the time being, but there are several players who will transfer and leave.

The reporters were shocked.

Several players!

This is the rhythm of the supermarket opening in Millwall!

Good guy, can't Ajax in England escape the fate of being hollowed out?

Aldridge said lightly: Shevchenko moved to Milan for a transfer fee of 18 million pounds. The deal has been reached.

Many reporters have guessed that Shevchenko will transfer. After winning the Champions League final, Shevchenko's abnormal emotional expression is a sign of leaving the team.

Trezeguet to Juventus for £18m.

The reporters were suddenly surprised.

Damn, both forwards are sold?

But after thinking about it, the Trezeguet club has won all the top honors, and the just-concluded World Cup has become the World Cup champion again. This kid is really lucky!

However, Millwall's situation of selling people is too surprising. The three main forwards have gone to the second place. What about Larson? Will he go too?

Barack to Real Madrid for £15m.

Barack? !

The German.

The reporters looked at each other in blank dismay. If Real Madrid bought Ballack, it might squeeze out Kalumbu's position.

Ballack + Redondo + Seedorf, these three midfield combinations are really top-notch.

In fact, the outside world has been arguing over who should occupy the main midfield position of Millwall, Ballack or Pirlo, and this debate has been deadlocked, because each has its own strengths, and now the answer has come out. No one can shake it.

Lampard? Even Fleet Street doesn't think local rookie Lampard can challenge Pirlo's status in the short term.

Elguera to Real Madrid for £20m.

The Spanish central defender is leaving too?

Going to Real Madrid again, no wonder, the Spaniards, returning to their hometown or joining the top giants, poor Southgate, watching his partners leave one by one, first Leaving Stam, Elguera is now also gone.

Capdevila to Deportivo for £12m.

The Spanish full-back also went back to his home country?

Not to mention, at this stage, all La Liga teams have money, which stems from the broadcast rights war, so that La Liga clubs have a lot of money to enrich their lineups. When Real Madrid and Barcelona sell broadcast rights separately in the future, the income of other La Liga teams will plummet. .

Deportivo is ambitious, not only invited Irueta in the summer, but also introduced many capable players in the transfer market, Pauleta, Pablo, Romero, and now Capdewi Lah, if it can be kneaded into shape, the future should not be underestimated.

The scene was silent, and everyone was waiting for Aldrich to continue to announce.

Aldridge spread his hands and said, No, other players have already signed new contract extensions with the club.

After winning the UEFA Champions League, Millwall will make a big leap in the new season no matter from the Champions League bonus broadcast fee or commercial sponsorship income. Therefore, Aldridge directly increased the salaries of the first-team players by 30% as a whole. This is also his usual practice. Really wait for the team's salary to be significantly different from that of the giants before negotiating with the players about salary increases and contract renewals. The player's salary is raised, the player is happy, and the club sleeps soundly. Even if the player wants to transfer, the contract is absolutely safe, and the seller can sell it for a good price.

The reporters drew a few times on their notebooks with a pen, and then came up with a surprising number.

Grass, Millwall made a net income of 83 million pounds at the beginning of the transfer market this summer!

You earn more money than genuine Ajax!

Counting the income and expenditure of the transfer market in previous years, Millwall made a net profit of more than 100 million in four years! ()