Chapter 136: Welcome to the World of Stars!
Since his parents were still traveling in Brazil, when Ling Feng returned to his home in Leicester, he was the only one left in the family.
However, before he could sit down, Mendes called:
"I'm at your door!"
As soon as the words fell, the sound of a car horn sounded outside the house.
When I came to the window and looked out, a black nanny car was parked in front of my house.
When he came to the door, Mendez walked in quickly,
"I thought you were still in Brazil"
"Did you get the suit you custom-made before?"
After attending the PFA Awards ceremony at the end of April, Ling Feng was guided by Mendes to Savile Row, London's most prestigious "bespoke street".
Full tailoring is the essence of Savile Row's bespoke suits, and it is also the foundation of its longevity for 200 years.
It usually takes 4 to 12 weeks to make a full suit on Savile Row.
There will be three try-ons and adjustments in between, and this is still the premise of the guest in London.
Some foreigners have to wait for six months to a year for a suit made by Saville's top tailors.
Purely handmade, coupled with brand value, a complete set of fully customized suits cost Ling Feng a whole week's salary!
Although for Ling Feng, it is a drop in the bucket.
However, compared to the suit he temporarily changed last time, it is already more than ten times more expensive!
Hearing Mendes' question, Ling Feng was stunned for a moment, and then responded:
"I just got it two days ago, and I haven't picked it up yet. What's wrong? β
"Later, we'll go to London to meet with Oakley's London principal, and then we'll finish the signing ceremony and join the party. I'll sign up with Hublot tomorrow."
Oakley is a sports brand in the United States, focusing on all kinds of functional eyewear, as well as casual wear, skiing, swimming, cycling and track and field sportswear.
Ling Feng intends to sign an endorsement contract with him for sunglasses, worth Β£300,000 a Chinese New Year's Eve.
Hublot, on the other hand, is a Swiss watch brand, which is a new generation in the watch industry, and it fits Lingfeng's image very well.
This watch brand paid Ling Feng an endorsement fee of 200,000 pounds a year.
Both companies were carefully selected by Mendez.
He once suggested that Ling Feng would rather not accept commercial endorsements than cooperate with those miscellaneous or unknown small brands.
That will only lower Ling Feng's value and coffee position, making the outside world think that he is a player who sees money.
In this regard, Ling Feng agrees very much.
That's why he's a Mendez customer.
Professional things should be done by professional people.
As a predator in the football brokerage industry, Mendes not only has strong contacts and connections, rich experience in business development, but also can guide him in career planning.
He just needs to concentrate on playing and Mendes can help him with the rest!
However, just after playing the World Cup, he was going to participate in commercial activities, and Ling Feng was somewhat resistant.
"I've just come back, can't you let me rest for two days first?"
"And that's just the beginning! After we sign a contract with Nike in two days, we will have to shoot commercials for Nike."
After a pause, Mendez opened his arms and smiled brightly at his client:
"Hey, young man, welcome to the world of stars!"
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Ling Feng, who returned to China, was even busier than when he was in the World Cup in Brazil.
Not only did he have to meet with the executives of several commercial brands and conduct signing ceremonies, but he also had to participate in related business events and help the brand take relevant promotional photos.
These things, which had never been touched before, felt very curious and fresh to Ling Feng.
At the same time, I was a little overwhelmed.
Luckily, Mendes sent him an assistant sister who was responsible for following up on his business activities.
Of course, while working hard to make money, he did not forget to keep an eye on the progress of the World Cup.
After a light win over England, Brazil faced Germany in the semi-finals.
In this crucial game, although Neymar, the core of the Samba Army, made his debut, he didn't know if he was affected by the last tackle and was in poor shape.
Coupled with the key care of the Germans, he basically can't hold the ball on the field, and he can't pass people.
The attack in front of the field was blocked, and the defence of the defensive leader Thiago Silva was lost, and it was like a refrigerator door on a hot summer day, which was opened again and again by the Germanic chariots.
However, compared to the seven-to-one tragedy in history, Brazil only lost one four-to-one.
Even so, when Ling Feng saw the Brazilian grandfather who appeared in the live broadcast screen, holding the imitation gold cup, with an uncomfortable face, his heart couldn't help but be touched.
In the end, Germany and Argentina will meet in the final to compete for the championship!
Before the final, FIFA took the lead in announcing the shortlist for the Best Newcomer Award at this year's World Cup in Brazil.
The three candidates are the Netherlands' striker Memphis Depay, France's midfielder Paul Pogba, and England's new Bellingfeng!
However, in the eyes of many people, Ling Feng's award is basically a certainty.
In five games, he contributed one goal and four assists, and won the Player of the Match twice.
As a newcomer participating in the World Cup for the first time, such data is absolutely amazing!
This is also Ling Feng's first impression of world football in this World Cup!
Whether it is a volley and long pass assist against Italy in the group stage, or a fake shot and a real pass in the knockout round, it has fully demonstrated to the world his broad vision and superb ball intelligence.
And he can also plug in long-range shots, dribble past and advance,
Even the defensive motivation is higher than that of most attacking midfielders!
Not only the British media and football experts, but also the media in other countries are touting Ling Feng as the core of England's midfield for the next decade!
This set, they play very slippery.
Because, when Wilshire was born, they also used the same operation to lift the Arsenal prodigy to the sky.
In addition to the carnival of the British media, the sports media of many countries have reported on the attention and interest of their national league teams in Ling Feng.
Most of the teams that pay close attention to him are the big clubs in Europe's top five leagues, such as:
Milan duo and Juventus in Serie A;
Borussia Dort, Bayern in the Bundesliga;
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in La Liga;
Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United in the Premier League.
Around Ling Feng, various gossip and transfer rumors appeared, which became a major source of media traffic in the UK.
Many people believe that Ling Feng, who shines in the World Cup, will not stay in the small temple of Leicester City, but will go to a bigger team and a bigger stage.
However, only Ling Feng knows his future.
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On July 14, 2014, the final of the World Cup in Brazil was held at MaracanΓ£ in Rio de Janeiro.
The two sides are the "Germanic Chariot" Germany and the "Pampas Eagle" Argentina.
With a goal from substitute Mario Gotze in extra time, Germany won the Hercules Cup with a victory over Argentina!
At that time, Ling Feng, who was watching the live broadcast at Leicester's home, watched Messi passing by from the Hercules Cup
The hurricane caused by the flapping wings of his butterfly did not affect the World Cup champion after all.
As the event came to an end, the awards of this World Cup were also released.
Messi, who led Argentina to the final and almost won the title, won the World Cup Golden Ball Award.
The Golden Boot award, which originally belonged to Ronaldo, was awarded to Thomas Muller, who scored five goals.
The reason is simple, Ronaldo was eliminated by Ling Feng's England, scored two fewer goals, and could only tie for second with Neymar, who also scored four goals.
The Golden Glove Award goes to Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who pioneered the "goalkeeper" style of play and finally helped Germany win the championship.
And Ling Feng defeated Depay and Pogba with an absolute advantage and won the best newcomer award in this World Cup!
Not only that, but he was also selected for the best team of this World Cup with his outstanding performance!
(End of chapter)