Chapter 705 Meeting at the World Cup

While Gao Xiaodong was on vacation at home, the world-famous 19th FIFA World Cup kicked off in South Africa.

This is the first time the World Cup has been held in Africa. Except for one in Asia, the previous 18 World Cups were held in Europe and the Americas. Europe and South America each won 9 championships, evenly divided.

Although European and South American teams have each won 9 World Cup championships, the championships won by Europe were all completed in their own homeland. The South American team not only won the championship once in Europe, but also won the only World Cup held outside Europe and the United States. Acquired by a South American team.

The World Cup held in South Africa is a battle for reputation for Europe. They need to prove to the world that Europe is the center of world football, even in the World Cup.

This is a football feast, a stage for star performances, a place where scouts from major clubs look for talents, and a place where football stars, celebrities, brokers, beauties and rich people communicate, socialize, trade and exchange ideas with each other.

Gao Xiaodong did not appear at the opening ceremony of the World Cup, but his agent Mendes came to South Africa three days in advance. Of course, the purpose of this agent is not all to watch the game. For him, watching the game is just a As a cover-up, his real purpose is to find good clubs for his players before the summer transfer window arrives.

Sitting with Mendes were Porto's old chairman da Costa and Real Madrid coach Mourinho. These were the three giants when Porto dominated Europe, and they were also the biggest contributors to Porto's black shops being able to open all over the world.

"Jose, you want a second Gao Xiaodong. Porto does not have one. There is only one Gao Xiaodong. Selling for 50 million is too much of a loss."

Da Costa, the owner of the black shop, still regrets Gao Xiaodong's performance this season, but what he regrets is that he did not leave 20% ownership to Porto, so that now that Gao Xiaodong is growing rapidly, he cannot get a share of the pie.

Mourinho has cooperated with Da Costa for many years, and he still doesn’t know what Da Costa is thinking. He said: “Gao’s growth is really amazing. At that time, I thought buying him for 50 million was too risky. I didn’t expect it now. It has already started with 80 million euros.”

Mendes sighed: "I also regret not retaining some of Gao Xiaodong's image rights at that time. Inter Milan's commercial development was very poor. If he went to Real Madrid, the income from the image rights alone would be able to keep up with his annual salary."

Mourinho said depressingly: "Real Madrid's platform is higher than that of Inter Milan, the annual salary is no less than that of Inter Milan, and the business income is more. I am also familiar with him and reuse him. I don't understand why Gao Xiaodong is still hesitant." ."

Da Costa seemed to know Gao Xiaodong better. The old pervert pushed up his glasses and said slowly: "Jose, I don't think the problem lies in this."

Mourinho was watching the opening ceremony of the stadium when he suddenly turned around and asked: "President, what is the problem?"

Da Costa said: "The problem lies with Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká. Haven't you noticed? This kid has to be the captain of any team he joins."

Mourinho said disdainfully: "This is probably due to the Eastern people's sense of power worship."

Da Costa shook his head and said: "Although it's a little bit, I think it's more because Gao Xiaodong is unwilling to be inferior to others. His current strength is not as good as Superman's, and his reputation is barely considered a first-class star. In Real Madrid, he is stuck. Card and Cristiano Ronaldo are both Ballon d'Or winners. Gao Xiaodong will never be able to climb above them. This position is at most the third child. How could he give up being the boss of Inter Milan and willingly come to Real Madrid to become the boss? Three."

Mendes also shook his head and said: "I agree with Chairman Da Costa's statement, this is the most likely."

Although Mourinho had this idea for a while, he immediately abandoned it because he believed that Gao Xiaodong was just 20 years old and had not won any top honors in the world. How could he possibly want to compete with Ronaldo?

But what DaCosta said makes sense.

This old fox has even been buried in the ground below his head, so he can really see people more accurately.

Mourinho said helplessly: "At this stage, there is no possibility for me to let Gao Xiaodong be the core of Real Madrid. Inter Milan are all a group of old people who want to retire, and Real Madrid are the best players in the world. Even if I say so, No one will listen."

Da Costa said: "Why must it be Gao Xiaodong? Obviously Inter Milan will not sell it, and even if it is sold, it will not be sold to Real Madrid. Besides, the liquidated damages of 80 million are too amazing. If I really buy it, it will be better than Ronaldo." It’s not much cheaper, but Ronaldo is a Ballon d’Or winner and Gao Xiaodong is just a newcomer.”

Mourinho said: "Chairman, Gao Xiaodong is irreplaceable."

Da Costa said: "As far as Gao Xiaodong's current pursuers are concerned, Manchester City is the richest, Chelsea has the best team, Inter Milan is the most familiar, Real Madrid has the highest platform, the greatest reputation, and is more advantageous in all aspects, but I'm afraid Gao Xiaodong is the most The one who doesn’t want to come is Real Madrid, unless you and Mendes force him to go to Real Madrid.”

Mendes sighed: "Isn't it clear to the chairman? Last season, Gao Xiaodong planned to go to Manchester United, but I persuaded him to stop him. If I go against his wishes again this time, I'm worried that Gao Xiaodong will have more objections to me." .”

Da Costa said: "Yes, this kid has a lot of ambitions. You can't go against his will again and again unless you can convince him. But Jose, although Porto does not have a second Gao Xiaodong now, Falcao He, Hulk, J. Luo are all very good, don’t regret if you missed it.”

Mendes also strongly recommended his players, "Jose, if you want to play 433, Falcao is more suitable for Real Madrid than Higuain, and Di Maria and Hulk can play on the wing."

Mourinho was unmoved and said: "At present, we should attack Gao Xiaodong first. He is the first choice, and everyone else is a backup plan."

Mendes said: "Okay, I will go to China sometime, or call Gao Xiaodong to South Africa to watch the game, and I will have a good talk with him, but you have to be prepared to activate the liquidated damages."

Just as Mendes finished speaking, his cell phone rang. Mendes looked at the number displayed and walked out of the box. After answering the phone, Mendes said: "Jose, Chairman, you guys are chatting first. I have a friend looking for me." I'll go sit down."

"go Go. "

Mendes is now the busiest agent and takes hundreds of calls every day, even though Mourinho and Da Costa don't care.

Mendes went out, straightened his collar, turned and walked to a box not far away.

After pushing the door open and walking in, an old man who was sitting in the box watching the opening ceremony stood up and said, "Mr. Mendes, long time no see. You look good. It seems that you have done a lot of business."

Mendes smiled and said, "Sir Alex, you are really good at joking. The transfer window has not yet opened. There is no business to be done. Otherwise, there will be no time to watch the World Cup."

It was Manchester United coach Ferguson who made an appointment with Mendes. After asking Mendes to sit down, Ferguson smiled and said: "Mr. Mendes, who doesn't know that you now dominate half of Europe with one hand?" A football transfer."

Mendes smiled and said: "It's such an award. If Sir Alex says this, I will become a public enemy."

Ferguson smiled and said: "Whether you become a public enemy or not, you offended me greatly last season."

Mendes pretended to be puzzled and said: "How could I offend Sir Alex? How can I start talking about this?"

Ferguson sneered: "Stop pretending to be confused, it's just Gao Xiaodong's business. Gao Xiaodong promised me to come to Manchester United last season, but you and Mourinho ended up sending me to Inter Milan."

Mendes kept complaining, "Sir, that was fair competition, I didn't favor anyone."

Ferguson said with a cold face: "Last season has passed, so I won't talk about it anymore. Jorge (Mendes), I will buy Gao Xiaodong this season. You can't interfere with it this time, otherwise, As long as I'm at Manchester United, you, Mendes, can't even think of sending a player to Manchester United."

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