"To win the Ballon d'Or, I would like to thank all my team-mates for their help; I would like to share this honour with them. It is a great pleasure to be the first Argentine player to win the Ballon d'Or. ”

Rist did not attend the ceremony, as Messi was accompanied by Barcelona president Joan Laporta. Messi's father and brother can just attend, and there is no need for Rist to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony with such a high profile.

Instead, Rist was outside, watching the awards ceremony with another sports biggite. Watching Messi get the Ballon d'Or from the editor of "France Goals" magazine, although Rist knew it for a long time, he couldn't help but applaud. Because winning the European Ballon d'Or shows that Messi has since entered the ranks of the world's top players. After Rist has Messi, he is even more confident.

"Aubory, how. Adidas didn't regret the choice back then. ”

With Rist is Adidas' high-level Obori. Dolan. That is, after Messi won the best player in the World Youth Championships, he poached Messi from Nike. For a few years, he was in charge of the Adidas Football Department. The choice to poach Messi has become his most classic move, and the Adidas board of directors is very satisfied with him.

After all, Adidas and Nike are not the same. Nike is larger than Adidas, has been involved in more fields than Adidas, and its turnover has surpassed that of Adidas. The football industry is just one aspect of Nike. For Adidas, football is almost everything. Hence the Obori. Dolan is now in charge of the Adidas football department, and it can be said that his status at Adidas is already very high. Many people even think that this guy is the leader of Adidas in the future.

"Of course. Now Nike should regret not doing it at the beginning. ”

No one thought of it. Messi, who was handsome four years ago, was considered by Nike to be the second Messi of Saviola at the time, and helped Barcelona win six crowns four years later. At that time, Rist's demands were not high at all, and he just wanted Nike to give more than a million euros in sponsorship. But Nike was not optimistic about Messi's future at the time, so it was stingy and unwilling to give more than one million euros in sponsorship. But four years later, Messi has won the European Ballon d'Or with an absolute advantage. And now Messi is only 22 years old, and he is already the first person in world football. Nike can't even cry now. After all, when Messi was very young, Nike was Messi's sponsor. If it goes well, Messi is now with Cristiano. Ronaldo has become Nike's twin stars together. It's a pity that Messi is indeed Adidas' signature star now.

"Obori, you should know what I mean. Leo has already won the Ballon d'Or. ”

"Rist. We've been working well together. ”

Aubory. Dolan nodded. He understood why Rist was looking for him today. After all, Messi's identity began to change. The previous contract was no longer suitable for Messi. Messi used to get 2.4 million euros a year in sponsorship, but this is no longer in line with Messi's identity. Although this is already the highest sponsorship fee among the players sponsored by Adidas, it still cannot represent Messi. does not meet Messi's status as the first person in world football.

"That's good. Aubori, I also love working with Adidas. Because you guys are more professional in football than Nike. I would never open my mouth too much. But Aubrey. Leo's splendor has only just begun. He's going to be the best player in the world for the next five or six years. How about we get a big contract? ”

"Please."

"Four million euros a year for sponsorship. If Leo scores more than 50 goals a year for club and country. You add 500,000 euros. If you score more than sixty goals a year, then add one million euros. If the number of goals exceeds seventy, it adds one and a half million euros. Of course, if Muller's goal record is broken. So how about an increase of three million euros? ”

Obori frowned. Not so much because Rist's request was excessive, but because he didn't know what Rist meant. Fifty, sixty, seventy goals, and even broke Muller's record. Muller was a master of the record of the year, setting countless goal records. It's such an easy thing to do.

In the past ten years of La Liga, if you can score 30 league goals in La Liga in one season, you are the top scorer in La Liga. If you can score 50 goals in one club, it's not a human thing at all.

Even Cristiano, who has just arrived in La Liga. Ronaldo scored crazy goals last season, but he only scored about 50 goals. It has already caused a sensation in the entire La Liga football world and the entire European football world. Everyone was amazed and thought that Cristiano. Ronaldo is a god descended from heaven. Compared to Cristiano. Ronaldo, the sharpshooter, Messi's stats last season were also very good, but it was not so easy to score so many goals.

"Lister, you have so much faith in Messi?"

"Yes."

Reesette nodded and said affirmatively, "You know what? Leo is sure to break one dusty record after another. Sooner or later, the records in world football will be broken by Leo one by one. If you dare to bet with me, then Adidas and I will be a real win-win. ”

"Do you really think he's going to be the next ball king?"

"I don't know, and I'm not sure. The so-called king of the ball, it all requires the right time and place, and it is not so easy to be born. But I believe Leo will be the star of this era. In addition to scoring goals, I also want to put the Ballon d'Or in my contract. How about he won the Ballon d'Or once, and Adidas gave him an extra million euros? ”

Aubory. Dolan couldn't help but smile. Rist's playing conditions are actually not very excessive, especially for a hegemon like Adidas, the little money that Rist asked for is nothing at all. Especially if Messi can really complete the data that Lister said, then even if he really gives an extra reward, it is not too much.

After all, that's what it is. Fifty goals, what kind of character can do it. Don't talk about this. If Messi wins the Ballon d'Or again, then Messi's status will naturally continue to rise. Breaking Muller's dusty record and winning the Ballon d'Or again, either of which will shock the world of football, there is no problem with giving more money. And more money should be given, because who can imagine what kind of height Messi will return to when the time comes.

"Lister, you have so much confidence in Messi, I will also gamble with you."

Rist was delighted. They don't know, but Rist does. Cristiano. Ronaldo and Messi are two machines that brush data. The two of them have broken all sorts of records in La Liga. in the coming years. It's not too difficult for them to score more than 50 goals in a season. Not to mention the Golden Ball Awards, Messi can't put down many Golden Ball Awards in the future.

After this contract is signed, Messi will receive at least 5 million euros from Adidas in one season in the next four years. If Muller's record is broken, it will not be a problem to get ** million euros in a season. Such a sponsorship contract. Definitely number one in European football. Rooney, touted by all of England. Now the contract with Nike. It's just £1 million a year.

"Aubori, you certainly won't regret it. Adidas certainly won't regret it. ”

"Lister, let's talk about the specifics sometime. Then a grand signing ceremony was released. ”

"Yes."

Adidas clearly doesn't want to give up Messi's most prestigious moment. Rist liked it too. I love continuing to work with Adidas. money, the more money Messi earns, the more money Rister can continue to earn.

"That's right, Lister. As a sponsor, I want to tell you, I don't know if it's okay. ”

"Say, what can't be said. You are the sponsors, you pay for it, you are the master. ”

"Huh."

Aubory. Dolan laughed. Then he became a little serious and said, "Lister, I'm not talking about Leo. Although Barcelona is sponsored by Nike, Leo is Barcelona's top player. There is no problem, but now it is Nike that is embarrassed. Of course, if Messi can move to Real Madrid, we will be even happier. At that time, we will also sponsor some money to help Real Madrid bring in Messi. ”

". Leo is on the rise in his career right now and I won't let him move. Of course, in four or five years, it may be. ”

"Yes, Rist. I'm not talking about Messi, I'm talking about Ribery. ”

"Frank?"

Ribery has historically been a Nike player. But because when Adidas signed Messi in 05, Adidas was also interested in Ribery. And at that time, Rist was working with Adidas for the first time, so he took Ribery to sign a contract with Adidas. When Franck Ribery moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid, he was happiest with Adidas. Because Manchester United is one of the most important sponsoring clubs of Nike, Adidas is very happy to take Ribery from Manchester United.

"What? You're going to give him a boost in sponsorship? ”

"Lister, stop kidding. What I'm going to say is very important. ”

"You go on."

Lister was joking with O'Bory, of course. Because Ribery has just transferred to Real Madrid, Ribery's contract with Adidas has been modified. Ribery's current contract with Adidas is also a two-million-euro one-year sponsorship. Although it is not as good as Messi, it is still the top sponsorship contract in European football.

"Lister, don't you think Ribery is a bit wasteful at Real Madrid? Real Madrid's best star right now is Cristiano. Ronaldo, Real Madrid's flag is Casillas, don't you feel a little embarrassed about Ribery's role? ”

Rist didn't speak, just looked at Aubrey. Dolan. Because Ribery is indeed embarrassed at Real Madrid, even more so than at Manchester United. At Manchester United, Ribery was the number one player at Manchester United, even more popular than Wayne Rooney. But in the current case of Real Madrid, Cristiano. Ronaldo is the number one star, Kaka's commercial ability is the first of Real Madrid, and Casillas is the captain of Real Madrid. Ribery is neither a dressing room boss, nor a boss on the field, nor a boss in the business world.

From being Manchester United's top player, he is now a background at Real Madrid. This made Lister not very satisfied. After all, Ribery is a core player in France.

"Franck Ribery is at the heart of the French national team and is not yet twenty-seven years old. It is the moment when it belongs to the peak, and it should be the core of a certain giant, not for Cristiano. Ronaldo makes a move. ”

"Huh. Obori, you're a big sponsor of Real Madrid. Why don't you go talk to Florentino and get him to get rid of Cristiano. Ronaldo. I'd be even happier if I could get rid of Mourinho by the way. Then let Frank be the heart of Real Madrid. ”

"You ......"

Obori was serious, but he didn't expect Rist to always get in the way. Adidas is indeed a big sponsor of Real Madrid, but it cannot interfere in Real Madrid's internal affairs casually. Especially Cristiano. Ronaldo is Real Madrid's number one player. So he said very directly: "Liester, look at how Bayern are. Franck Ribery is also our Adidas star, and I really don't want him to be beaten by Kaka, Cristiano, or Kaka at Real Madrid. Ronaldo presses. If you transfer to Bayern, you must be a core player for Bayern. ”

"Bayern?"

Rist understands Aubrey. Dolan wasn't out of sight today. On the contrary, he had a very clear purpose. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be to help Bayern convince Lister. It seems that Bayern's results this season are also average, and they are starting to be anxious.

"Obori, Frank is not attached to Real Madrid. If there were better development opportunities and greater room for interest, Frank would not be loyal to Real Madrid. ”

Real Madrid is a top giant, the number one giant in the world. But that doesn't mean Ribery is really loyal to Real Madrid. In fact, among the superstars who came to Real Madrid, there are a few who are truly loyal to Real Madrid. Rist does not reject Bayern, as long as Bayern can give enough sincerity, Rist believes that Ribery will not mind the transfer either.

"However, you are not afraid that Real Madrid is full of Nike stars."

"A Cristiano. Ronaldo is that. We have Kaka and Casillas and don't care about him alone. Lister, if Ribery is willing to switch to Bayern, then he will inevitably become a core player for Bayern. The influence will definitely increase greatly, and we at Adidas are willing to make him our signature star along with Messi. You think about it seriously. ”

"Good. I'll talk to Frank. ”

At this time, Rist didn't joke, but nodded very seriously. Franck Ribery is really overkill at Real Madrid at the moment. Ronaldo makes a move. not only suppressed his own strength, but also suppressed his development space. No matter how hard he tries at Real Madrid, he can't surpass Cristiano. Ronaldo. (To be continued......)