champion godfather

Chapter 513 Volume 16 The Storm Chapter [-] Character Determines Fate
On the morning of January [-]st, Tang En announced at the Nottingham City Stadium that the Forest team would introduce David Beckham for free next season.The news caused a sensation in both Spain and England.Before, everyone was speculating that Beckhanham would definitely go to Los Angeles after leaving the Bernabeu, because his wife likes the colorful world of Hollywood.Unexpectedly... Beckham, who has always listened to Victoria's words, went against his wife's wishes once and insisted on staying in Europe, the center of world football.

Just one minute after the press conference ended, the homepage of Nottingham Forest's official website published the news about Beckham's free joining in full screen.

At the same time, in the Nottingham Forest peripheral product store near the city stadium, all the No. 24 jerseys with Beckham's name were put on the shelves, and then within half a day they were snapped up by the Forest fans who heard the news. .

This was all prepared long ago. Twain still remembered that after Beckham went to the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Galaxy couldn't wait to sell Beckham's jersey in advance.So he suggested to Allen whether he could try to sell Forest jerseys with Beckham's name in advance.Anyway, after half a season, Beckham will definitely be our man. It doesn’t matter if you sell the jerseys early or late. Selling the jerseys half a season earlier can still earn half a season more money.

Allen thought it was a good idea, so he followed suit.The sales figures calculated after the morning made him smile.

On the day Ruud van Nistelrooy joined, 720 jerseys were sold.

After the news of Beckham's joining was announced, [-] pieces were sold within half a day.

It is almost double that of Ruud van Nistelrooy. If Alan Adams hadn't deliberately controlled the number of jerseys, it would have been even more.

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Tang En received two calls in the afternoon. The first one was from Manchester United. The person who called him was Manchester United's coach Ferguson.

"Tony, you stole my man again." Having said that, Tang En did not hear the slightest anger from Ferguson's tone.

So he replied with a smile: "Could it be that Manchester United is also secretly contacting Beckham's agent?"

"That's impossible. We don't need a 31-year-old Beckham." Ferguson's words were a little heartless, but it was also in line with his usual style. Those who are old and can't keep up with the needs of the team must be eliminated. From the perspective of the team, the issue of replacement is always considered.

Tang En whistled into the phone, the answer was really straightforward.

"I just have a question, I hope to get your answer. I know that Beckham refuses to go back to England because of his feelings for Manchester United. He once said that he will not come back because he does not want to be enemies with Manchester United. How did you convince him? His?" Ferguson admitted that after knowing that Beckham had chosen to return to England to join Nottingham Forest, he was very surprised, and his interest in Tony Twain became more and more intense, so he couldn't wait to call.

"It's very simple, I said to him, when Nottingham Forest played Manchester United, he can not be included in the squad. This condition can be written into the contract and guaranteed."

Ferguson let out an "ah", the answer was almost the same as he guessed.However, this clause is usually used more in the Spanish league, and Real Madrid, where Beckham is currently playing, is an "veteran" who uses this clause.In fact, doing so somewhat violates the principle of "fair competition", because it is tantamount to weakening the opponent's strength in disguise.So Uruguayan midfielder Pablo Garcia, who was abandoned by Real Madrid at the beginning, said that this was a "shit clause".

By doing this, Dunn Ken really did everything he could to win over Beckham.

"However, he refused." Dunn continued, which surprised Ferguson.

"reject?"

"He did not accept the condition. Do you know what he told me, sir."

"Let's hear it." Ferguson was silent for a moment, then said.

"I am a professional player. Since I agree to sign with the Forest team, I am a member of the Forest team. It is against professional ethics to refuse to play because of my feelings for Manchester United. These are his exact words."

This time Ferguson was silent for a longer time, so much so that Tang En thought the phone was disconnected.

After a while, Tang En heard a faint sigh coming from the other end of the phone.

"I'm still wondering, how did you convince him to fight against that woman in Victoria?"

It is well known that Ferguson hates Victoria. Someone once asked Ferguson at a party: "Give you a pistol and a bullet, who would you shoot? Wenger or Victoria?" Ferguson laughed: "Can you give me two bullets?" Is it?" It shows how much he dislikes Victoria.So it was not surprising that he said that to Dunn.

"I don't think I've talked him against Victoria, I haven't even tried to talk Beckham into it, he loves his wife, I can see that."

A voice from the nose came from the phone: "Huh."

Dunn didn't take it seriously. "It was David who convinced himself, and then Victoria."

"Convince yourself?"

Tang En closed his eyes and remembered that when he was still a fan, he knew everything that happened in Real Madrid this season. It was almost like a movie full of thrills and suspense.His only regret is that he didn't see the end of the movie, because he time-traveled before the season ended.But he saw the turning point in this movie that changed the established ending and the return of key characters. It is not difficult to guess what the ending is.

"Since leaving Manchester United, Beckham's career has not been smooth. Although he is earning more and more money, he has achieved zero honors on the football field."

Ferguson continued: "I said a long time ago that without Victoria, he could have achieved much higher achievements than he is now. But he didn't listen, he loved that woman... this bastard who was dazzled by love. "

Dunn quietly waited for Ferguson to vent before continuing: "However, the first few seasons in Real Madrid were so-so. His huge commercial value gave him an unshakable position in the team. He... has almost never been Excluded from the starting list. But this season, after Capello went to Real Madrid, everything changed. Beckham found that he was no longer valued, and even the club that had always supported him planned to send him Clean it up. The media said he was the culprit for Real Madrid's three seasons of nothing. The fans vented their anger on every player because of the team's poor record, even Beckham. Cliques, a mess in the dressing room, mistrust of the manager, frequent injuries, World Cup defeat, exclusion from the national team squad...he is on the brink of death."

This time Ferguson did not speak, but quietly waited for Tang En to continue.

"He was 31 years old and he had to spend the last few years of his career in a shitty place like the US. I don't think there is any difference between going to the US and going to Qatar in essence - it's a desert. I didn't say anything. , My persuasion failed, as soon as he used his family as a shield, I couldn't continue to persuade him. But I believe Beckham must be very unhappy with the current situation."

what's the situation?A situation that is almost abandoned by the whole world—everyone can show off their power in front of themselves and sentence themselves to death.Faces with schadenfreude smiles stared at him, expecting him to make mistakes, expecting him to be unlucky, expecting him to fall into the abyss of hell beyond redemption... That feeling is very uncomfortable.

In desperation, Beckham instead saw clearly what he really needed—money?He has earned enough and will continue to earn.He is not short of money.honor?A professional player has won almost all the championships he can win in the club.At his age, there is no hope for the World Cup...he has no shortage of honors.

What is he missing?
"... What he lacks is respect. It's not respect for him as the world's number one entertainment star, or a heartthrob. It's respect for a professional player. Most people mention him only as a man who relies on his face and his wife. A soft guy who makes money, has mediocre skills and can be loved by thousands of people, just because he is beautiful. Didn’t the Spanish media say, what does it take to be successful as a player? First you need a pretty face, and then Work hard to improve your skills. The face is the most important thing, what about the legs... don't care. You see, everyone thinks so, Beckham is not reconciled. He wants to prove himself still a qualified professional player, feet It is more important than face. But if he goes to the United States, it will completely confirm everyone's opinion of him, and there will be no chance to fight back. So he can't go, he has to stay in Europe, to those who doubt him and look down on him His people have proven that David Beckham, first and foremost, is a good player."

"So, he chose Nottingham Forest, who was willing to give him a chance to prove himself again." Ferguson continued.

Tang En laughed on the other end of the phone: "You can put it this way. I just told David that before he announced his retirement, he was still a professional player for a day, not anything else."

Ferguson watched Beckham grow up, and Ferguson believed that what Tang En said was reasonable.

"If he had listened to me earlier and stayed away from that woman, he wouldn't be in this situation today..." Ferguson still said angrily.

Tang En laughed: "My lord, love is irrational, who can explain it clearly?"

"You, a bachelor, know quite well, don't you?"

"That's how romance novels are written, haha!"

When Ferguson heard Tang En say this, he was also happy: "Don't be too happy, Tony. After Beckham comes, that woman Victoria will take care of you. When is your birthday? I will send you a copy A gift of a gun and a bullet."

"Can you send me a few more magazines?" Tang En did not expect to ask in such a way.

"What do you want so much for?"

"Because I have too many enemies." Tang En shrugged.

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It was quite understandable for Ferguson to call, but the second caller was beyond Tang En's expectation.

"I'm here to congratulate you. Why does your voice sound so indifferent, Mr. Tang En?" Billy Wooks asked back in his unique weird tone on the phone. The owner of this voice asked Tang En Not in a good mood at all.

"Why did you call me to congratulate Beckham on his transfer?" Tang En replied coldly, not appreciative at all.

"Aren't we on the same boat?" Wu Kesi's weird tone was even worse, and Tang En shuddered.

"Who is on the same boat as you?"

"Aww, it's all that Wood's fault. I'm tired of hearing what he's always telling me about his loyalty to the club. Now Wood's your player and I'm his agent. Aren't we in the same boat? Nottingham Forest has good grades and a great reputation, so my Wood's future is guaranteed."

"Your Wood?" Tang En snorted.What he was most upset about was that since he had this vox, the relationship between Wood and himself seemed to be a little bit distant.I don't know if it was instigated by Wu Kesi.

"Our Wood, Mr. Tang En." Wu Kesi quickly changed his words.

But Wu Kesi's attitude today is quite strange, not as tough as in the past.

Tang En felt that there must be something behind it, and it was definitely not as simple as a simple congratulation.A flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in his mind.

"Mr. Wooks, you are not coming to me again to discuss Wood's salary?"

Wu Kesi laughed over there, hearing his laughter, Tang En got goose bumps all over his body. "You are so smart, Mr. Tang En. Ah, but... I just came to remind you, and I didn't really want to negotiate with you. After all, Wood and his mother objected to my coming to talk to you about money. I just remind you that if If you want to restructure the team's salary structure in the future, you must remember George Wood who has paid so much for you."

"It's so strange, it's time for the greedy wolf to shut up?" Tang En sneered.

"Oh, it's even more strange. Could it be that Mr. Twain, who is not hairy, is going to take the initiative to talk to me about Wood's salary? To be honest, I think [-] is still low..." Unexpectedly, Wu Kesi turned back The first army left Tang En speechless.

"No, I didn't mean to talk to you." Dunn gritted his teeth.This person is even more shameless than himself. Given a bamboo pole, he dares to climb along it without thinking about what to do if he falls off.

It made Tang En suffer from his mouth, and Wu Kesi smiled happily on the other end of the phone. "But I think Beckham will be a good teacher for Wood, so I still want to congratulate you, Mr. Dunn."

"Beckham is the right midfielder, George Wood is the midfielder, Mr. Wooks who doesn't know football."

"Who said they are teachers and students on the football field? Don't you think that after Beckham's arrival, he can help George to better open the door of entertainment and fashion?"

Hearing what Wu Kes said, Tang En was really stunned.He really didn't consider the impact on others from the sidelines after Beckham's arrival.

"So I want to thank you, Mr. Dunn. You have helped me a lot. I am worried that no one will speak to George and tell him how wonderful the other world is." Laughing, Wu Kesi hung up the phone.

Tang En froze in the office holding the phone that had ended the call.

From the current point of view, George Wood is still a qualified professional player, but if, as Wooks said, what will happen after Beckham, a business superstar, comes, he has no idea at all.He can't do anything now, he can only pray. George Wood is just like his name, a complete log. Apart from football, he is not interested in anything else and thinks about nothing.

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When Twain was on the phone with Ferguson and Vox, in Spain, at the regular press conference of Real Madrid training, Capello also gave his own response to this matter.Exactly as Twain knew, the old man announced that Beckham's time at Real Madrid was over, because it was a complete and blatant betrayal.

"When you have a contract with a team that must be fulfilled, how can you publicly announce that you will play for another team after half a season? Doing so is the greatest disrespect to the team you are playing for. Since He thinks he is no longer a member of Real Madrid, so I am happy to fulfill it, and he will not play 1 minute for Real Madrid for the next half of the season!" After the Italian coach said the above words with a livid face, except Beckham and Tang En were in an uproar.

There have been many feuds between coaches and players in world football, but Capello may be the first one to do so absolutely and publicly announce it.

What does it mean if you can't play football for half a season?The status cannot be guaranteed, and no one knows what kind of Beckham Nottingham Forest will buy.So some English media analyzed that Capello was revenge against Nottingham Forest. It is absolutely impossible for them to spend a high salary to support a 31-year-old "old" player.

The Spanish media believes that this is not actually Capello's decision alone, it is more likely to be an order issued by the club's top management, and Capello is just executing it.Because the team now needs to do a big cleanup, the most famous Beckham is perfect as a negative example, which can deter the players and also show Real Madrid's determination to usher in a new life.

What a great strategy.

After Tang En saw the news, he called Beckham and learned that David was not affected in any way. All this was within his expectations, and Tang En was relieved.It seems that some things may change, but some things will never change.

The media were very excited. They interpreted Capello's declaration as a provocation against Nottingham Forest, and they were eagerly looking forward to how Tony Twain, the character coach, would respond to Capello, who was also full of personality.

So the next day, Wilford surrounded a lot of media. At the team's regular press conference, the reporters didn't care about the forest team's recent record and training situation. They just asked Dunn what he said about Capello. view.

Everyone was thinking that Dunn would slap the table and yell, or ridicule Real Madrid with his good sarcasm.

Unexpectedly, Tang En's reaction to this disappointed everyone.

He did not point the finger at Real Madrid and Capello, but aimed at the media that hyped this matter.

"I am very strange. I am not the head coach of Real Madrid, nor their club president. Why do you ask me about the decision of that club. Do you think I know what's inside? Then let me tell you, what I know is the same as yours. As much, or even worse. From Capello’s standpoint, I understand this. But I also believe that Mr. Capello will definitely see the qualities in David that can impress him, just as David moved him at the beginning. Me too. It won't be long, ladies and gentlemen, I promise, within half the season."

It wasn't that Tang En had predicted the future in advance, that's why he said that.It was only because at this moment that Tang En deeply understood how strong Beckham's belief and determination were, that he dared to guarantee it in front of so many media.

After all, the familiar future may change, but people's personalities will not change.It determines a man's words and deeds, and these words and deeds determine his fate.

David Beckham's destiny is to win back the respect and leave the Bernabeu with pride to start a new future at Nottingham Forest.

(End of this chapter)