Chapter 43: They are all thousand-year-old foxes
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and even though you're only going to have fifteen minutes on camera, it's going to be a huge boost to your reputation in La Liga."
Downstairs in the building of the Spanish television station Intereconomia, in a commercial vehicle with a privacy film attached.
A skinny man admonished, his name was Alexandre Dias.
He was the head of the PR team that Mendez initially set up for Levy.
As a professional player becomes more and more famous, everything on and off the field will be stared at with a magnifying glass, and all kinds of troubles will be encountered.
That's when he needs a dedicated team to help him with all sorts of chores.
Media PR, Legal Counsel, Personal Trainers, Physiotherapists, Chefs, Nutritionists, Doctors......
Or even a more intimate personal broker to connect with the brokerage company.
As another rising supernova under Mendes, as long as Levi nods, the former will naturally help him take care of everything.
But Levi didn't want to be surrounded by people arranged by Mendes, which would make him feel like he was being controlled.
It's just that there are no candidates yet, so we can only look for them slowly in the future.
"I understand, I know what to say." Levi nodded in agreement.
"Of course, I'm sure you'll do well."
Alexandre Díaz nodded, and the PR team prepared for Levi in advance as if they were preparing for an interview.
But in the preparation stage, they found that Levi spoke without leaking, which put them at ease.
"The last topic, the cliché in La Liga's sports program, the conflict between Real Madrid and Barcelona, I want you to try to be as neutral as possible in the program, and if there is really no way, try to favor Real Madrid."
Alexandre Díaz reminded.
Not to mention that Li Wei also understands, just look at who the guests of these shows are today.
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As a sports presenter who is very good at creating topics.
Among the guests who were originally broadcast for the first time on "Punto pelota", Josep Pedrero's selected player guest was Real Madrid goalkeeper Casillas.
It's not just because he's a loyal Real Madrid fan.
As can be seen from the guests he chose, Casillas fell in love at first sight with Sara Cabonero, the beautiful host of Channel 6 at this time.
Regardless of the other party's existing boyfriend, he launched an offensive to dig into the corner, stirring up people's emotional instability, and finally after more than a year of hard work, the hostess was soaked.
Later, there was a "kiss door" that was all the rage at that time.
The relationship between the two lasted until 2021 before parting ways.
The rumors have already been reported in the media, and Josep Pedrerol wants this topicality.
It's a pity that Real Madrid lost to Deportivo La Coruna in the first round, and although they won the second round against Numancia of Barcelona in the first round, they were broken through the goal in seven minutes at the Bernabeu Stadium, and finally won 4-3 with an own goal.
It's really not very glorious.
Coach Schuster canceled the holiday of the Real Madrid players, and only then did he temporarily replace the player guest with the rookie Levi, who had performed best in the first two rounds of La Liga.
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Inside the studio.
The heavyweight guests talked about the situation of the new season in La Liga, and the core of it is naturally who can win the championship between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Considering its lineup of guests, it has in fact turned into a "milk sa" feast.
"Barcelona will suffer for their rash change of manager."
Thomas Roncello, a reporter from As, waved his hand and a smug smile appeared on his face.
'Their new manager is a new player who doesn't have any first-team coaching experience and has only been in the second-tier team for a year in his entire coaching career.
Roncello is a well-known "troll" in La Liga and the most die-hard Madridist, and the core of his reporting is to praise Real Madrid unconditionally.
At the same time he peeked at Florentino, who raised his eyebrows slightly, and his eyes behind the lenses did not wave.
But there is a power of its own.
"Thomas, let's wait and see."
This is the greatest Madridist, who single-handedly built the star-studded galactic battleship.
Although he announced his resignation as president in 2006, he still carries far more weight in the hearts of many Real Madrid fans than the current president, Calderón.
At the same time, he is already preparing to run again for the presidency of Real Madrid next year.
Lobo Carrasco sat very restrained, unable to express his opinion, and he was the only one with the Barça label on him in all the guests today.
At this point, Josep Pedrerol interjected into a more topical topic at the right time, saying in a joking tone:
'But as things stand, the best team is Espanyol, who have scored seven goals in two games and haven't conceded a single one.
"Will this team also want to get involved in La Liga in the new season?"
"Hahahaha..."
The studio was filled with a cheerful air, and even Florentino couldn't help but laugh.
'The Spaniard's summer signings have really done well, bringing in a couple of young players who have been doing well, notably Levy, who is on loan from Manchester United, who has been able to do just so much in the first two rounds.
Said José Damian González, reporter of the Ace newspaper.
"But on a competitive level, the momentum won't last long, and the two big wins are all due to the individual quality of the players."
'Their new manager, who was also an assistant a year ago, I don't know why the Spaniards fired Valverde and replaced him, his tactical application is a mess.
"And he doesn't seem to be very good at dealing with the dressing room, a player who scores four goals on his La Liga debut, and then makes history with every extra goal, but he actually replaces the hero outright."
"I'd be angry if I were replaced."
Hostess Sara Carbonero said with a smile, her mysterious eyes watching the audience off the screen flutter for a while.
Naturally, her football expertise is not as good as these, and her main responsibility is to insert a few words at the right time to liven up the atmosphere.
But she's the guarantor of the ratings.
"Once thoroughly studied, I am sure that the Spaniards will soon be back where they belong."
Lobo Carrasco finally had a chance to speak.
But it's suffocated for him, I can't say Real Madrid, can't I talk about you?
The show quickly went on for most of the time under the gags of the guests.
"But I think even so, I'm sure a lot of people are interested in the 18-year-old, and if he can continue to do that every game, he could probably become the best player on the planet."
Josep Pedrerol laughed and buried the suspense, and then said with a slight exaggeration.
"Oh, I forgot he was already part of Manchester United."
"Then Florentino, please tell me. If it were you, would you sign the future superstar for Real Madrid? ”
"Maybe."
"Real Madrid welcomes every good player and this is where they should be. But I have a lot of respect for Ferguson, and it's not appropriate to discuss these now. ”
Florentino didn't eat Josep's set, and humorously resolved the trap.
And secretly satirized the extremely failed operation of political opponent Calderón in this summer window.
"Today we also invited this rookie to the scene, let's ask him to come out and have a chat."
"Believe me, in addition to his performance on the pitch, he is also very good-looking."
Without Casillas, the show was much less effective.
Josep Pedrerol winked at Sara Caponero.
"But I don't have a say in that. Sarah, you just met him backstage, what do you think of him? ”
"Very handsome."
Sara Carbonero blinked.
"It's the kind that girls love."
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Levi was soon taken to the recording site.
He quickly glanced across the room, greeted everyone, and sat down in his place.
Florentino stared at Levi with interest, then bowed his head slightly in response, and quietly made an evaluation in his heart.
Well, the brand value is quite strong.
If the quality is really as it has been in the first two rounds, it is indeed what Real Madrid should strive for.
In addition to competitive strength, Real Madrid also attaches great importance to the brand value of players, and to put it bluntly, whether you can please the fans or not.
The quintessential example is David Beckham.
The British have moved away from the mainstream league and left for the LA Galaxy.
But in terms of popularity, he is still the world's No. 1 at the moment.
Therefore, Real Madrid in recent years has seen a lot of handsome men in the formation.
The proper male model team is far from being comparable to the Royal Somalia of later generations.
Guided by Josep Pedrerol, the atmosphere in the studio began to be subtle.
These people are all thousand-year-old foxes, and Levi is like a little white rabbit who has strayed into a cave.
"Levi, how do you feel about La Liga?"
Roncello was the first to open his cavity.
'Even though you've been in Spain for many years and it's your first time in the league, if it weren't for Manchester United, I'm afraid our fans would have missed out on a lot of great performances.
"It's great, La Liga is one of the most competitive leagues in the world and I've dreamed of being on this stage for a long time."
Levi replied.
'But then you should have dreamed of playing for Barça, and now you're on the other side of it.'
Roncello's eyes rolled as he continued to make things difficult.
'I'm a professional footballer and where I play doesn't just depend on what I think, it's a multifaceted consequence.
"Whoever I sign a contract with, I have an obligation to give my best to this club, to be loyal to the team and to win the hearts of the fans, it's my obligation."
"So do you want to go back to Barcelona?"
'I'm just focused on the present, there are only two teams that I'm in a relationship with, Espanyol and Manchester United.
"And what about Barcelona?" Lobo Carrasco interjected.
"May I ask Mr. Lobo, what does Barça mean to you?" Levi asked rhetorically.
"A fond memory of the past."
"Me too." Levi smiled.
Roncello and Lobo looked at each other, you kid really can't eat oil and salt.
The moderator, Josep Pedrerol, said with interest:
"So what are your goals for the new season? Or what was the goal of the Spaniards? ”
'I can't answer specific targets for the club.
Levi shrugged his shoulders.
"Nobody likes to lose and I want to help the team win as many games as possible."
"Every one? It's a very greedy target. ”
Roncello couldn't help but laugh.
"A great outlook for the future."
Levi replied.
"You are leading the scorers list now, do you want to win the La Liga Golden Boot this season?"
'If I score more goals than others, I have the potential to win.'
"Not the other way around."
Everyone present rolled their eyes, what are you doing here, what are you going to do here?
"I'm starting to get to know you a little bit."
Josep Pedrerol smiled and said, "You are a cunning little fox. ”