Chapter 268: The 'Dragon Fund' is established
Although it was a bit difficult to win the game, it was a win and the team won the game. Of course, for Wolfsburg's fans, they would be even happier if it was Yang Fan who scored the goal.
After the game was over, after returning to the hotel, Yang Fan approached head coach Magath to ask for leave.
"Coach, I want to take half a day off for tomorrow morning's training session. Yang Fan said.
"Excuse me?" Magath looked at the young man, a little surprised, "Tell me, what's the matter." ”
He can't help but be surprised, Yang Fan's personality may be a little perverse, but his serious attitude in training and competitions is impeccable, Yang Fan has never missed any training sessions, not only that, but he also often lets himself practice after training. Yang Fan's serious attitude is also an important reason why Magath, who has always been strict, can tolerate his perverse 'sex', he likes such serious players!
"A friend of mine is coming from China, and I'm going up tomorrow to pick up the plane at the Berlin airport. There are also some 'personal' matters to deal with. Yang Fan said.
For this reason for taking leave, Magath naturally didn't say anything, and nodded in agreement. He didn't ask Yang Fan what a 'private' matter was, if it was another player, Magath might suspect that the other party was lying and cheating on leave, but Yang Fan wouldn't do this, this person can't wait to be on the training ground and the court all day long.
The next morning, Yang Fan drove to Berlin, where he was there to pick up Xu Weiwei, who arrived today.
In the parking lot of Berlin Airport, Xu Weiwei saw Yang Fan's car, and looked very surprised, during this time, she was especially looking for news to learn about her old classmate, she also understood Yang Fan's current situation, and knew Yang Fan's current fame. also knows that football stars can definitely be regarded as local tyrants, rich people.
In Xu Weiwei's mind, Yang Fan's car will be a luxury car, not a sports car, at least an Audi or BMW. I didn't expect it to be one.
"Is it that funny?" Yang Fan kept laughing when he saw Xu Weiwei sitting in the car, and he 'touched' his nose a little embarrassed.
"No, no. Xu Weiwei giggled as she spoke, "I heard that I was coming to Germany to help you do something, those old classmates were very envious, Yang Juan also said, let me take a few photos of your luxury car and villa for her to see." ”
"Then are you still shooting now?" Yang Fan smiled and said, "Do you want me to make a se." ”
"Shoot. Xu Weiwei smiled, picked up the phone, and clicked on it, "This car, but it's my dream." ”
"In the future, you will find that this dream of yours is really too pediatric. Yang Fan said with a smile.
"I think so too. Xu Weiwei said with a smile.
Yang Fan looked at the smile on the corner of the 'girl's mouth, and the light in his eyes, and was happy, Xu Weiwei, who walked out of the burden and pressure of the family, and Xu Weiwei, who was more confident, was the most beautiful Xu Weiwei.
"Let's go—" Yang Fan started the car.
"Where to go?" asked Xu Weiwei.
"Back to Wolfsburg, go straight to the press conference. Yang Fan said, "Michael has already received the prize money from BW!n yesterday, and today we will hold a press conference to announce the preparation of the foundation." ”
Baker has already helped Yang Fan find a few professionals who have worked in the Foundation, and he is waiting for Xu Weiwei to come before he can announce the operation. Baker was also very interested in the idea of setting up a foundation and responding to FIFA's clever 'girl', and had long said that he wanted to meet Xu Weiwei. Regarding Xu Weiwei's request to participate in the establishment and operation of the foundation throughout the process, Baker naturally did not say anything, but adhered to a supportive attitude.
"Have you thought of a name for the Foundation?" asked Xu Weiwei.
"Hey, I really forgot about it, why don't you think about it?" Yang Fan said with a smile.
"No, you really forgot such an important thing?" Xu Weiwei was anxious. Then when she saw the smile on Yang Fan's face, she knew that she was being teased, and she slapped Yang Fan lightly in anger.
"Dragon Fund. Yang Fan said, "What do you think of this name?"
"Dragon Fund. Xu Weiwei read it again, her eyes flashing, "Yes, this name is good and imposing." With you. ”
"That is, regardless of who I am, my Foundation naturally has to have an imposing name. Yang Fan was immediately happy and said unashamedly.
"Say you're fat, you're still panting?" Xu Weiwei glanced at Yang Fan.
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On February 2, 2008, in the conference room of a hotel in downtown Wolfsburg, many reporters came, and they all received a phone call from Yang Fan's agent, Michael Baker, and learned that Yang Fan was going to hold a press conference, so they hurried here.
If it was a few days ago or January, when the transfer window of the winter transfer market had not yet closed, these reporters would have heard that Yang Fan was going to hold a press conference, and they would definitely suspect that he was going to transfer or something, but now it is February, and the transfer market has been closed, these reporters really can't think of what Yang Fan is holding this press conference for.
The reporters who came to the press conference also inquired about each other, but everyone was not clear about the reason for today's press conference, so they could only wait with peace of mind, after all, as soon as the press conference started, the mystery would naturally be revealed
"This is Roddy, Mr. Johnson. Baker introduced Yang Fan to a middle-aged white man. This is the professional that Baker hired to help Yang Fan establish the foundation.
"Hello, Mr. Johnson. ”
"You can call me Roddy. Johnson said with a smile, and he pulled out a small notebook and a pen from his pocket like a trick, "Can you please sign it for me?"
Yang Fan was slightly stunned, "Of course you can." ”
"My son Mick is your football fan, and if he knew I saw you and didn't ask him for an autograph, he would definitely not recognize me as a dad. Johnson joked.
Yang Fan signed this sentence in the small notebook: Hello, Mick, I am Yang Fan, I wish you health and happiness, and you have a good father.
This sentence made Roddy and Johnson very happy, and he cherished the little book back in his pocket.
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Yang Fan appeared at the press conference with his agent Michael Baker, the future head of the foundation, Xu Weiwei, and senior advisers Roddy and Johnson.
Seeing the combination of these people, the reporters were stunned. Michael, Baker is Yang Fan's agent, these reporters naturally know each other, but the beautiful Asian 'girl' child, and the other middle-aged white man, they have never seen it. Therefore, reporters have been speculating.
After the agent Michael, Baker said a few words, greeted reporters, and exchanged pleasantries, Yang Fan began to get straight to the topic.
"I'm holding a check in my hand. Yang Fan raised a check in his hand and said.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and said to themselves, "What is this man doing?
"It's a cheque for one million five hundred and thirty thousand euros. Yang Fan continued.
There was an immediate commotion at the scene, which was a lot of money.
When some reporters heard the figure of 530,000 euros, they immediately felt that this figure was somewhat familiar, and immediately thought of something, and their eyes lit up. Is this going to fight back against FIFA? They immediately got excited.
"That's right, maybe I've already guessed what the money is. Yang Fan continued, "That's right, this is the prize money I got by betting on four goals before the game against Bayern Munich. One million 530,000 euros. ”
The reporters were interested, and they all stared at Yang Fan, wanting to hear what he was going to say and do. The reporters all know that FIFA has already said that Yang Fan is not allowed to cash in this money, and it seems that the bonus will be confiscated, which is also the contradiction between Yang Fan and FIFA.
"The money comes from gambling bonuses. Yang Fan said, "I originally just wanted to joke with Oliver and Mr. Karn, but I didn't expect to bring myself such an income. The money from gambling belongs to God's favor. ”
Everyone laughed, knowing that Yang Fan said this on purpose, after all, no matter how powerful God is, it is impossible to help you score four goals in the game, it still depends on your own efforts and strength.
Subsequently, Yang Fan said concisely that he wanted to use the money to establish a foundation for charity
This immediately made the press conference scene shocked, and everyone understood that FIFA did not allow Yang Fan to get the money, saying that it would be confiscated, but Yang Fan did not do it, and wanted to take the money, but people did not put the money directly into their pockets, and they were still preparing to set up a foundation to use the money to do some charity work. This is tantamount to blocking the mouth of FIFA, didn't you say that the player is suspected of gambling? Now let's see, which player has seen the money won from gambling to set up a foundation?!
In this matter, the German media is generally on Yang Fan's side, Yang Fan has no gambling on the ball, this is a clear thing, this young 'shooter' is suspected of violating FIFA regulations at most, the two sides can solve this matter calmly, however, FIFA directly put Yang Fan on the hat of gambling, to punish him, but also to confiscate the winnings, which naturally 'intensified' the contradiction.
The media has also been speculating about how this matter will be resolved in the end, but unexpectedly, Yang Fan made the first move, first ignored FIFA, chose to cash in the bonus, and then announced that he was preparing to establish a foundation.
This is tantamount to ignoring FIFA at all, but FIFA really has no way to take Yang Fan. Since the money did not go into Yang Fan's pocket, the player himself did not make a profit, and he also did charity work, then the basis for accusing Yang Fan of gambling is not established.
It is not uncommon for players to set up foundations. German players are passionate about philanthropy. Last year, Bayern Munich vice-captain Lahm set up his own foundation to help educate children in South Africa, with the involvement of his current club team-mate Trokhovski.
German international centre-back Mertesacker also founded a foundation, he has held many charity tournaments to raise money for sick children, and 'Bo' Dorski has also participated in Mertesacker's events, and the two have also taken a series of public service photos together to help children find joy in football.
It's not just the German stars, many of them have their own foundations, the French striker Thierry Henry's foundation called the 'No. 14 Foundation', which uses his club shirt number, and this fund will be used to improve racial discrimination in European and African football. Many people still remember the Spanish coach Aragonés shouting to his player Reyes: "Be careful, you are better than that (Henry)!" Although Henry did not express his opinion afterwards, it triggered his idea to establish this foundation.
In addition, Liverpool captain Gerrard, Inter Milan captain Zanetti and many other stars have their own foundations, they use their influence to help some people in need, or to improve the level of youth football, or to help poor children, or to support medical assistance, football players are using their own special influence to make their own contributions to this society.
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"This foundation will be committed to helping more Chinese children like football and enjoy the joy of football on the football field. We will help some areas to build football stadiums and sports facilities, and possibly soccer schools in the future. Xu Weiwei said that she does not know German, but her English is good, and she speaks it in English.
Xu Weiwei, a beautiful and quiet 'girl' child, immediately attracted the attention of these German reporters, who is this 'girl' child, what is the relationship with Yang Fan, and why can she be the head of this foundation?
Yang Fan watched Xu Weiwei speak, and he secretly gave Xu Weiwei a thumbs up. At first, Xu Weiwei was a little nervous, but after saying two words, her appearance became more and more 'colorful', with a 'charming' smile on her face, and she spoke appropriately and clearly, which really impressed Yang Fan.
"The name of this foundation is 'Dragon Fund', in the future" Dragon Fund "will not only help Chinese children love football, like to play football, and have the conditions to play football, but also, when some serious natural disasters occur, we will also actively provide funds or human help, the scope of this help, not only limited to China, some humanitarian disasters around the world, if possible, we are willing to do our part. I also hope that more people can work together with the 'Dragon Fund' to fill this society with more love and kindness. Xu Weiwei said.
There was a round of applause at the press conference.
"Well said. ”
"'Great'!"
"That's a good thing!"
These German reporters were also overwhelmed by Yang Fan's Dragon Fund project and Xu Weiwei's demeanor as a beautiful and decent person in charge of the foundation, and the audience applauded.
The reporter of the Wolfsburg Post first mentioned yì, and then all the reporters agreed, and they donated to the Dragon Foundation on the spot, either personally or in the name of the media they worked for.
Dozens of reporters and more than a dozen media outlets at the scene donated a total of more than 30,000 euros. That's a lot of money.
This was the first donation received by the Dragon Fund, and Yang Fan was also very 'excited', and he bowed to these media reporters to express his gratitude. Later, his relationship with these media eased, although it can't be said that he has always gotten along happily, but at least he won't speak too badly of each other, after all, the media sometimes dig holes and criticize Yang Fan out of market needs. However, in any case, today's incident has created a certain détente relationship, which neither Yang Fan himself nor these generous German journalists could not have imagined.
It can be regarded as an unintentional 'insertion' of willows.
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The news of Yang Fan's establishment of the 'Dragon Fund' immediately became the focus of the German media.
Because the foundation's start-up capital comes from Yang Fan's 1.53 million euros, which is the prize he won by betting on his four goals into Kahn, and FIFA has been holding on to this prize and whether Yang Fan is suspected of gambling.
Yang Fan used the money to set up the foundation, which naturally attracted more media attention, especially sports media, who all reported on it on their front pages. Moreover, the vast majority of the media are still on Yang Fan's side this time, thinking that FIFA can stop it, and there is no need to continue to entangle this matter.
"Kicker" said directly, "The Chinese star in Wolfsburg has become a foundation, and he said that he wants to contribute to the development of youth football in his home country." In such a situation, there is really no reason for FIFA to continue to pick bones in the 'chicken' egg...
If you continue to dwell on this matter, it will really be vexatious. ”
Subsequently, the media also reported an interesting incident, in the match between Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich, Yang Fan scored four goals for Kahn, and the angry Kahn threw his gloves on the field after the game, and it is said that Yang Fan picked up the gloves afterwards and sent them back to Kahn. Now, after learning that Yang Fan has set up this foundation dedicated to the development of youth football, Kahn has unexpectedly said that he will auction the glove online, and the money from the auction will be donated to Yang Fan's 'Dragon Fund'.
Obviously, the Lion King also used this way to express his counterattack against FIFA and suspect him of gambling on football, after all, FIFA suspects Yang Fan of gambling, which is not equivalent to doubting him Kahn.
Kahn is fighting back at FIFA in this way, and at the same time, he is doing a good deed, so why not do it. At the very least, while expressing joy and praise for the establishment of Yang Fan's foundation, Chinese football 'fans' also applauded Kahn's move. (。 Pea pod bar Xiaole 'chicken' beast mentor