395. What is the European Cup?
'Germany won back-to-back group games and qualified for the knockout rounds one round earlier, Portugal and the Netherlands were all trampled under our feet, and Denmark in the third game was not enough to hinder us. It's very gratifying to see that the German battlefield has finally come out of the trough of the past, and I am sure that they can definitely be strong contenders for the European Championship title......"
This is the afternoon of June 16, before the third round of the German team's group stage match with Denmark, Bayern Munich club president Rummenigge is talking to reporters in Ukraine.
Rummenigge had just answered a question from a German journalist when another big-nosed journalist from England squeezed in front of him:
"Mr. Rummenigge, can I delay you for a few seconds? I have only one simple question. ”
Rummenigge smiled politely and nodded:
"Of course, we have a lot of time, so feel free to ask questions."
As a well-known big mouth in European football, Ruger has always been very welcoming to journalists, and he is also a master of using the media to express his personal attitude.
"Thank you," the reporter looked honored, took out a large-screen mobile phone from his pocket, and handed it to Ruger, "This is the photo that our "Sun" reporter just took half an hour ago, what is your comment on this?"
Rummenigge was not yet sixty years old, and his eyesight was good enough to see several people on screen.
Alex Ferguson and his scouting brother, there is no club in European football whose president does not know the famous brother pair.
and he who stood before them, and talked with them merrily...... It is Ronshit, who has just helped Bayern reach the top of Europe and won the first treble in the history of the Bundesliga!
They don't look like they've met once, they're old friends who have gone to see horses together!
Rummenigge's hands trembled and he almost dropped the reporter's phone on the ground.
"Mr. Rummenigge, you haven't answered my question yet?"
The English journalist still had a respectful and polite smile, but in Rummenigge's eyes, he felt a wave of disgust.
He tried his best to contain the emotions in his heart, and replied with grace:
"I don't have a big opinion on that because it's the offseason and everybody has their own life and there's no way I'm going to stop the players from enjoying the holidays, is it?"
He returned his phone and strode away.
As soon as he returned to his car, he dialed the secretary's phone:
"Buy me a ticket back to Munich, yes, today! No, I'm going to London, going to London! Euros? Let's go to the TMD European Cup! The British have already bullied Lao Tzu! Lao Tzu wants to start the Third Century War! ”
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Cristiano Ronaldo is under pressure right now.
His national team won one and lost one of the first two group games, tied for second place with Denmark, but Portugal's final opponent was the uncrowned champion of the Netherlands, the uncrowned champions of the Netherlands, who lost both games and decided to save face in the final game.
Take a look at his rivals, Lonshut has already won the Asian Cup, and Messi has also won the Olympic title, only he has won nothing at the national team level.
If you can get a good result in the European Championship, or even win the championship, at least you can have more certainty in this year's Ballon d'Or selection - after all, a league trophy is not too convincing.
But just when he was about to enter the battlefield, his old club grabbed the front page headlines of all sports media with such a small piece of news!
"Ferguson meets Lonshette! The Chinese captain is about to transfer to Manchester United! ”
"There are pictures and videos! Ronshit talks to the Manchester United manager for half an hour! ”
"Lord Fu smiled, he held the most terrifying knife in the world in his hands!"
"Ronshette + Van Persie + Rooney! Manchester United's trident has exploded Roberon! The Red Devils storm is about to sweep the world! ”
"The Bundesliga script has been brushed up, and the next step is the stage of the Premier League!"
"The end of Liverpool! There is no day for them to turn over! ”
"City's victory is destined to be short-lived! Dragon Ritian is coming to England! ”
"Chinese capital is coming! The Premier League is about to welcome the world's most powerful sponsor! CCTV will restart the Premier League live broadcast plan next season! ”
……
He had already experienced the discipline of the media a long time ago, but he still did not expect that an unexpected meeting with Ferguson would make such a huge wave later.
When an hour passed, after the Jockey Club's opening performance, he received a call from his agent, Tony Moretti.
"My esteemed boss, are you not satisfied with my job?" The agent's voice was full of nervousness and anxiety, after all, there are only three super customers like Longshute in the world.
"What are you talking about, Tony?"
Lonshette has no complaints about the agent, who has been spurring more than 50 million euros in the past season, and Moretti has been instrumental in this, and with a number of heavyweight contracts in a row this summer, he can't fault the agent at all.
Moretti slowed down slightly:
"If you want to transfer to Manchester United, you can leave it to me, you don't have to come out yourself, otherwise I can only understand that I don't trust me......"
"Oh no, it was just an accident, I was just accompanying Emma......"
Long Shute explained with a smile:
"If Bayern hadn't ordered me to expel him this summer, I would have stayed at Bayern for the time being, maybe a little earlier in the Premier League."
Moretti on the other side of the phone finally put his mind at ease:
"Rummenigge just scolded me on the phone, he even threatened me to take us to court, he's already flown to London and is ready to confront you face to face, I'm already at the airport in Milan, I'll be flying in ten minutes, I'll see you in the evening."
Long Shute shook his head with a wry smile and glanced at Emma, who was doing yoga in front of the TV:
"Look how much trouble you've caused me? In the future, you are only allowed to ride horses at home! ”
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Three hours later, Rummenigge and Hoeness were at the same time at a French restaurant on the streets of London, and Moretti had already arrived at Ronshit's side.
The three of them enjoyed appetizers and wine while listening to Ronshit explain in detail everything that had happened today.
“…… That's all there is to it. ”
Long Shute cut a slice of foie gras and put it in his mouth.
Rummenigge seemed to want to say something, but was preempted by Hoeness:
"Thank you so much for your candor, Dragon. Don't blame us for making a fuss, we're only so nervous because the club thinks highly of you. ”
"Of course I understand, but please believe in my professionalism, if...... I'm just saying that if I don't want to stay in Munich, it's definitely not a matter of salary, bonuses, exposure or advertising endorsements, but I want to take on a higher challenge. At the moment, I haven't done all the challenges at Bayern. ”
"What are the challenges? We've won the historic Triple Crown! Rummenigge couldn't help but ask.
"No, Karl," Ronshit called Ruger by his name - this is not rude, but they have the right to talk on an equal footing, "Treble shouldn't be all Bayern's goals, right?" Think of Pep Guardiola's six-time title, wouldn't you want to do it once? Think again about the curse of Champions League defending, our journey...... It's not over yet! ”
Rummenigge and Hoeness's snorts invariably thickened at this moment.
There is no one who does not envy the former Cosmos team Barcelona, and no one can refuse the honor of being the first club to successfully defend the title after the Champions League restructuring!
"I'm glad to hear that," Hoeness calmed his breath before raising his glass, "I hope that the beautiful vision you have spoken of will be realized in the near future." ”
"Cheers!"
The four goblets touched lightly, making a crisp sound.
Long Shute drank all the wine in the cup, and then asked with a smile:
"You two can now put your mood down and continue to watch the European Championship in Ukraine, right?"
"What the European Cup!"
Rummenigge blurted out.
Hoeness also shook his head:
"After what you just said, my body seems to be full of motivation, and we don't have time to watch the game leisurely. For a brighter future, we need to take a look at the transfer market. By the way, what do you recommend?"
"Please buy a defender and add some good rotation players, whether it's Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery or Gomez, they need a suitable replacement, you know, next season we don't have a winter break, so the depth of the squad has to be further strengthened, otherwise all the prospects can only be beautiful dreams......
Before he could finish his conversation, he sensed that something was wrong.
He was told that Hoeness and Rummenigge's friendliness had dropped significantly in a short period of time......
Bayern's two bigwigs don't seem to want to buy so many people!