Regarding Prince Fahd's little depression, Tang Huan showed off his achievements in sports investment with a bad taste, such as the strong competition for the highest honor in Major League Football Super Bowl maintained by the Oakland Raiders, which really stimulated the opponent.

Anyway, in the original time and space, these West Asian tyrant national teams did not calculate the Chinese national team in the World Cup qualifiers, and there was no pressure to "retaliate".

But then again, if you are strong enough, just like the French national team, even if you are blown off a ball, you still win 3:1 in a dignified manner, and you are not afraid of any tricks at all; If you don't have the ability, you will make all kinds of excuses.

After enviously accompanying Tang Huan to make fun of billionaires' super toys, Prince Fahd turned the conversation to the purpose of the trip - the next step of cooperation between the two sides.

The Kuwait Investment Authority, based in London, is responsible for the investment of Kuwait's large oil revenues in the West. At present, it has three major joint investment projects with Tang Huan - FAB1 high-end semiconductor factory in France, Pacific Communications, and MGM.

In addition, the Kuwait Investment Authority also has some sporadic investments in Xiangjiang, mainly to see Tang Huan's face, and this inactive attitude is not only because the future of Xiangjiang is uncertain, but mainly because the Kuwaiti royal family's interest is the assets of Europe and the United States.

There is no doubt that the Kuwait Investment Authority is very pleased with the results of these cooperations.

Especially MGM, a big money-loser, was really reborn in Tang Huan's hands.

The two films "Conan the Barbarian" and "Poltergeist" have been released this year, although they have not yet finished marketing. But it's a foregone conclusion that the global box office will earn more than $100 million.

Such a revival of the old Hollywood company has become a bright color in the large number of traditional industrial projects in the hands of the Kuwait Investment Authority. Even when the Kuwaiti royal family is competing with other royal families in the Middle East, it can be justified in showing off, which is of very special significance.

Because the FAB1 semiconductor factory in France is taking the road of high-end and characteristic products, it has virtually avoided the limelight of the Japanese semiconductor industry collective to kill people in the United States, and the entire factory is basically running at full capacity, and its return on investment makes all parties marvel at the ability of high-tech to absorb gold.

Because the U.S. side is purchasing in bulk. There are implicit requirements for the domestic procurement ratio of components for high-end products such as Fangyuan personal workstations, Fangyuan network servers, and Fangyuan supercomputers, so it is imperative to build FAB2 and even FAB3 semiconductor factories in the United States.

Such an investment opportunity. The Kuwait Investment Authority was certainly reluctant to let it go, and he was also very interested in Pacific Telecom's mobile communications program in California.

In short, Tang Huan's credibility and ability are deeply valued by the Kuwaiti royal family. So much so that every one of his big projects has been targeted.

Tang Huan himself is also willing to borrow chickens and eggs through the help of such a bold gold owner. However, the "snobbery" of the other party who only favors Western assets also makes him a little big.

Originally, Tang Huan thought that the scope of the topic of Prince Fahd's visit this time was no more than that, but he didn't expect that after there was no third person around, the other party suddenly changed his mind and asked: "A part of the state-owned shares of BP will be released to the public market again." Do you think it's possible for us to get a controlling stake in this company? ”

Tang Huan's hand holding the cup of tea paused at that time, and he couldn't help but start muttering in his heart. The Kuwait Investment Authority, like the Kuwait national team, which had just finished bottom in the first round of the World Cup, is thinking too much.

Kuwait was nothing more than a former British colony. Now that he has spare money in his hand, he is so ambitious that he wants to control BP, which is quite like the younger brother stepping on the head of the eldest brother, how can the proud British be willing.

After taking a sip of tea, Tang Huan gently put down the cup and replied slowly, "The shares of state-owned enterprises that the British government will release are not only British Petroleum, but also British Telecom and other companies, there is no need to put eggs in one basket, I think the attractiveness of these assets is no worse than that of British Petroleum." ”

"But for an oil-exporting country like Kuwait, it means a lot to be in control of an international oil giant." Prince Fahd emphasized quite seriously.

"I don't think the British, with their powers, would want to see that happen." Tang Huan shook his head, "The pursuit of controlling interest will only attract the doubts of the other party, and the gains outweigh the losses." ”

"That's probably the difference in our investment philosophy, where you focus on business interests, and we have other considerations and demands." Prince Fahd sighed, "Since you're not very interested, then we just hope that you and Christina can take cover and help us suck in some shares when the time comes." As long as there is a fait accompli, the British must also play by the rules of the game, right? ”

"No problem, I'll be happy to oblige." Tang Huan smiled and nodded, and at the same time calculated in his heart how much the Kuwait Investment Authority's role in his ATM would be affected after it had such a big goal.

Disagreements like these don't have an impact on our relationship. After the two finished talking about business, they entered the stage of small talk again.

"You made a special trip to Spain to watch the World Cup final, so let's predict who will win the championship between Italy and West Germany." Prince Fahd quipped.

"I'm more optimistic about the Italian team." Tang Huan happily showed his thoughts.

"Why? It's not because Ms. Onassis has just taken AC Milan under her command and loves the house. Prince Fahd burst out laughing.

"Probably a little. However, the main feeling is that although the Italian team has started poorly, the trend is getting better and better, just like the economic development of some regions. Tang Huan extended it meaningfully, and then asked rhetorically, "A sports expert like the prince must have his own judgment in his heart, right?" ”

"We thought of a piece and I think the Italian team has a better chance of winning. However, the reason is that in the semi-finals, the West German team and the French team fought too fiercely and consumed a lot. I guess you didn't watch this wonderful game. ”

After progressing to the second round, West Germany beat England and hosts Spain to reach the last four. The most classic match of this World Cup is the semi-final between West Germany and France.

After 90 minutes, the score was 1:1, and it went into extra time.

France took the lead with two goals and took a 3-1 lead. However, the tenacious Germans forced to tie the score again, and the extra-time ended in a draw, and the two sides had to decide who reached the final through a penalty shoot-out.

To know. It was the first World Cup final week to be decided in this way. As a result, in a brutal penalty shootout, West Germany eliminated France with a score of 5:4.

However, there was also a very serious accident during the race.

At that time, the West German goalkeeper Harald . Schumacher committed a serious foul on French defender Battiston. and caused the latter to pass out on the field. But the referee didn't give any punishment to the athlete who should have received a red card.

Speaking of this, Prince Fahd, who has a lot of resentment against the French team, showed a regretful look on his face, "Actually, I hope that the West German team will win the championship, but the objective situation is not optimistic." ”

Seeing Prince Fahd's expression of "I am very rational and not emotional", Tang Huan smiled slightly. "Although we are unanimous on the prediction of the winner, the score is not necessarily the same. Let's make a game. ”

Tang Huan asked his subordinates to bring notes and pens, and then he and Prince Fahd wrote down their respective predictions, and when they came out, Prince Fahd guessed that the Italian team beat the West German team with a score of 1:0, and Tang Huan guessed that the Italian team beat the West German team with a score of 3:1.

Seeing this result, Prince Fahd smiled happily, "Don, I'm afraid you are going to miscalculate this time, even if the West German team is tired, it will not concede three goals, and the defensive skills of the Italian team, you must not have seen it with your own eyes." ”

"Each has its own reason, anyway, it will be the final soon, so let's use the results to verify it when the time comes." Tang Huanyun waved his hand lightly.

For the very random result of the match score, of course Tang Huan would not be idiotic and directly copy the memories in the original time and space, so he deliberately kept a low profile, but he had a thought in his heart, if the result of the game is really the same as he predicted, it will be interesting to see how my brother makes fun of you at that time.

Tang Huan casually filled out a check for $10,000 and called his subordinates to give a few orders.

"Since my prediction is not favorable, it is better to take $10,000 to the lottery company and let luck be the referee."

Tang Huan snorted, "I heard that the prince unexpectedly lost $10,000 in this World Cup." If I lose, then we will be blessed and have shared hardships; If I win, I'll help the prince get his luck back. ”

Prince Fahd, who was born in the army, has a very heroic temperament, not only didn't care about Tang Huan's jokes, but also found it very interesting, "That's okay, when we watch the finals together, we have more hope." ”

……

When Maradona arrived, it was already the afternoon of the final.

At that time, Tang Huan was watching the highlights of the game, including the scene where Maradona kicked the Brazilian defender.

"Are you fighting for a teammate who fell?" Tang Huan looked at Lao Ma, who was only 22 years old this year, and asked very casually.

Feeling the oppressive momentum of the superior exuded by Tang Huan invisibly, Maradona was slightly cramped, and muttered and replied: "I recognized the wrong person, I originally wanted to kick the striker, what is his name......"

This is really weird, how wronged the person who was kicked must be!

Tang Huan was amused and laughed, and directly changed the topic to the purpose of calling the other party, "I heard that FC Barcelona has approached you in private, and you also tend to go there, rather than AC Milan, which is relegated to the second division?" ”

Maradona, who had adapted to Tang Huan's aura, met Tang Huan's bright gaze, nodded, and replied calmly: "AC Milan has to play in the second division for another year, it's really boring, I think Barcelona's level is what I pursue." ”

"Is this your final decision?" Tang Huan's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Sort of." Maradona bowed his head, "FC Barcelona said that AC Milan will be contacted later to coordinate this matter. ”

"Then when AC Milan is back in the first division, are you still willing to heed the call?" Tang Huan continued to ask.

"Yes." Maradona's tone of reply was not very resolute.

Tang Huan didn't seem to mind this, and waved his hand relaxedly, "Okay then, my side respects your choice." ”

For Maradona, Tang Huan just appreciates his talent in football, but in reality, he directly regards the other party as an ordinary person, no matter how golden he is, he can't jump out of the circle of chasing fame and fortune.

The reason why Tang Huan chose to make concessions to Maradona is because he knows that the player's personal wishes are really not good and too reluctant, so it is better to let it be.

However, the necessary beating is still indispensable.

"Since you don't want to be the ready-made Qinwang hero in front of you, then it's up to you." Tang Huan said lightly: "But you have to understand that even if AC Milan plays in the second division next, they will not consider leaving a place for you deliberately, we have a lot of options in terms of players." ”

"You don't have to stay, when I go back to AC Milan, I will naturally get a place." Maradona's unruliness began to reappear.

After instructing Maradona to "watch the final together in the evening", Tang Huan sent the other party away.

Puzzled, Christina asked, "You just let him go so easily?" ”

"The twisted melon is not sweet, the profession of a player is very particular about giving full play to subjective initiative." Tang Huan smiled playfully, "Besides, even if Maradona goes to Barcelona, he may not be very successful, maybe he will take the initiative to be a head shorter and better disciplined at that time." ”

……

The 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain was the longest in history with 16 years of preparation for the 1966 FIFA Executive Committee in London.

Spain has been mired in diplomatic isolation caused by the wrong side of the World War era, and in order to escape this dilemma, it certainly did not miss the opportunity to show itself by hosting an international event such as the World Cup, and the preparations were well done, and all the matches were arranged in 17 venues in 14 cities.

However, while Tang Huan was enthusiastically preparing to watch the World Cup final staged by Italy and West Germany, the Spanish media showed an unfriendly attitude towards him. (To be continued......)