Chapter 211 China's Business Activities Russia World Cup Progress Manchester United's Transfer Operations!
June 7th.
Bincheng Zhoushuizi International Airport.
"Where are you going, young man?"
The taxi driver turned around and glanced at the young man in the back seat whose face was mostly blocked by sunglasses. He always felt that this person was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember who he was for a moment.
So I just treated him as a customer I had served before.
"Sunshine Garden, oh, no, it's Guofeng Shimao."
Chu Feng just reported the name of the community and suddenly changed his words.
But within less than a year, they left the dilapidated tube-shaped building and their lives changed dramatically.
Thinking about it now, it’s really incredible.
The blue taxi was driving on the wide road. As tall buildings appeared more and more frequently, Chu Feng actually felt a little homesick for the first time in a long time.
It seems that I returned to China in the same way in my previous life, but I was in a miserable state with my tail between my legs.
Now? Not only has he won the league and Champions League double, but he has also won the Premier League Golden Boot and two other awards. It can be said that he is in great glory.
Since the commercial shoot ended early yesterday, he chose to leave the UK early and return home alone.
Of course, coming back was not for enjoyment and relaxation. Mendes arranged many business activities for him, the most important of which were the trips to Guangzhou, Bincheng and Jinling.
Manchester United Club was originally planning to organize a trip to China, but considering that the World Cup in Russia is about to start and the league starts very early this season.
Besides, Manchester United received an invitation to the International Champions Cup, so they simply combined the two events into one.
At that time, they will play against AC Milan, Inter Milan, Dortmund and Arsenal in four cities respectively.
That's why Chu Feng wanted to return home early and spend more time with his family.
"Young man, are you from Bincheng?"
As we all know, taxi drivers' desire to talk is second only to Teacher Tony, and this is especially true for a middle-aged man named Tian Qingke, who likes to chat with passengers on weekdays.
"Master, can you see this?"
Chu Feng raised his hand to adjust his sunglasses.
"You don't look very kind, like a kid from Bincheng."
Tian Qingke said casually.
Then he suddenly saw the team logo on Chu Feng's chest. He looked at it carefully and said in surprise: "Hey, why are there four stars on the Manchester United team logo on your jacket?"
"Didn't he win the Champions League four times?"
Chu Feng replied with a smile.
Tian Qingke curled his lips in disdain, thinking that this kind of jacket simply did not exist on the market, otherwise how could he, as a Manchester United fan, not know about it?
This guy is definitely wearing pirated clothes, but he is probably too embarrassed to admit it.
However, Tian Qingke soon continued to talk.
After all, for ordinary people, an authentic jersey can cost hundreds of dollars, and not everyone can afford it, so it is completely understandable that they wear pirated jerseys.
I remember when Bincheng Shide played, the stalls outside the stadium were full of pirated jerseys, but who would laugh at or despise the other team for that?
Everyone supports teams and players in different ways, and there is no distinction between high and low.
"Let me tell you! We are talented, otherwise how could we produce so many good players? If Dong Fangzhuo hadn't been injured back then, maybe he and Xiao Chu would still be teammates now."
"And the hat trick in the Champions League. I've never been so excited in more than 30 years of watching football. You don't know how exciting it was at that time. There were so many people gathered together."
"I still have the number 7 Manchester United jersey hanging on the back of my car!"
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Chu Feng acted as a supporting actor, agreeing from time to time, but his heart became warmer and warmer.
After all, being firmly chosen and supported by others is a wonderful thing.
Half an hour later, the taxi arrived at the destination. After Chu Feng got off and left, the car remained motionless.
Tian Qingke gently held the red jersey in his hand. There were two words written on it in a flamboyant style. The man murmured to himself: "Oh my god! I was wondering why they look so similar? It turns out to be Ben Rener!"
Chu Feng quickly found his new house. He put down his luggage, took a deep breath, and knocked on the door gently.
"Who is it? Old Chu, go open the door!"
From the kitchen came the sounds of a kitchen knife chopping wood and Yan Lanxia's voice.
Chu Changzheng put down the handle reluctantly.
He replicated Manchester United's journey to the Champions League in FIFA's manager mode, but for some reason he was never able to win the title, and even lost in the quarter-finals many times.
When he opened the door, his expression changed instantly, "Hey! Why didn't you tell me?"
"The commercial was shot ahead of schedule, so I returned early if there was nothing else to do."
Chu Feng handed over the suitcase in his hand, "Dad, your son is a football superstar now, shouldn't you carry the suitcase for me?"
Chu Changzheng curled his lips and was about to leave after saying this.
"I'm also the father of a football superstar!"
Chu Feng smiled happily when he heard that. He could tell that the old man was living a very happy life and was no longer as dull as before.
Then he said maliciously, "Dad, I have the Golden Boot in my box, are you sure you don't want to see it?"
Chu Changzheng paused when he heard this, "You actually stuffed this thing into the suitcase? What if it gets bumped?"
Then he carefully took the suitcase and pushed it steadily into the living room.
After hearing the noise outside, Yan Lanxia wiped her hands on her apron and walked out, complaining, "Why didn't you tell me earlier so I could prepare in advance."
"It's okay, Mom, everything you make is delicious!"
Chu Feng smiled brilliantly.
Yan Lanxia happily returned to the kitchen. While Yan Lanxia was cooking, the father and son started a fierce competition. The result was naturally self-evident.
Chu Feng is not only good at playing football in real life, but also good at playing football in games. If Chu Changzheng hadn't been unsportsmanlike and directly turned off the PS4, the score would probably have been in double digits.
Then the family had a reunion dinner after a long absence, but Chu Changzheng was a little dissatisfied with the food.
Little oil and salt, no taste at all.
Chu Feng originally wanted to talk about this issue, but considering Yan Lanxia's good intentions, he finally cleared the whole plate silently.
Ever since he acquired the injury immunity module, his energy intake has increased significantly, in simple terms, his food intake has increased.
But the consequence is that you need enough exercise to ensure a balance between intake and consumption.
But he wanted to seriously give himself two days off.
So, with Chu Changzheng's contempt, Chu Feng changed into a white vest, loose shorts, and a pair of flip-flops after dinner.
Ge You lay on the sofa, rubbing the handle constantly.
But happy times are always short-lived. The next day, Chu Feng’s team came to Bincheng and started the first activity.
Bincheng No. 24 Middle School.
On the flag-raising platform.
Chu Feng stood there looking at the densely packed students below the stage and suddenly felt that his previous speech was not good enough.
"I just said that because I am a football player, I just expressed my thoughts on football."
“Football is a sport that is like a miniature version of the world.”
“No matter whether you are tall, short, fat or thin, you can find your role, and no one can stop you from stepping onto the pitch.”
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"Of course, you want to say how important football is? Mourinho once said something to me."
"Family harmony and world peace are much more important than football! Compared with love, family and friendship, football is just a game."
“I hope everyone can enjoy this sport.”
There was a burst of warm applause from the audience. As students of the new era, they hated empty talk and preferred Chu Feng's honest remarks.
Then comes the question and answer session.
"Chu Feng, Manchester United fell behind three times in the Champions League final. How did you hold on?"
Chu Feng thought about it carefully, then said with a smile: "Actually, I didn't think too much at the time. I just gritted my teeth and wanted to equalize. When I looked back, I realized that I had walked so far."
"To put it mildly, when you encounter difficulties, you can try to face them first. Maybe you will find that they are not as strong as you imagined."
The event was soon declared over, and the next day Chu Feng said goodbye to his parents and boarded a flight to Guangzhou.
The hotel where he was staying was surrounded that day, and it seemed that there were at least tens of thousands of fans.
This enthusiasm not only frightened the organizers, but also shocked Mendes. He really didn't expect Chu Feng to be so popular.
It is already very hot in Guangzhou in June and it is very easy to get heat stroke.
So Chu Feng and Mendes hit it off, set up parasols at the entrance of the hotel, and distributed iced mineral water for free.
After all, they are all fans who support us.
Chu Feng also rejected the organizer's request and took the initiative to sign autographs for the fans and take photos with everyone.
After all, they are all fans who support us.
If we charge tens of thousands of RMB for VIP meeting fees and make everything extremely commercialized, the purity and charm of football will be lost.
Besides, to be honest, the fans are the players' bread and butter.
The biggest reason why football is so popular all over the world is the large number of fans. Without their attention and support, there would be no football.
Of course, Chu Feng himself is also very grateful for the support of Chinese fans.
When he went to the UK for youth training, some Chinese people often gave him gifts and provided help within their capacity.
Chu Feng would never see many of them again.
In this case, return this support to the Chinese fans and let them know that they are not helping an ungrateful person.
Therefore, Chu Feng signed every word carefully and kept smiling even when he was tired.
However, Chu Feng still underestimated the enthusiasm of the fans. When the hotel where he was staying became more and more crowded and was even about to cause traffic jams, he could only wave and apologize to the fans.
As Mourinho said, there are many things more important than football, and we should not affect other people's lives because of personal reasons.
A week of business activities continued from Bincheng to Yangcheng and then to Jinling.
Chu Feng would never tire of taking time out to sign autographs and take photos, trying his best not to disappoint the fans who came from afar, and he promised that he would play in the International Champions Cup.
The Chinese fans who came into close contact with Chu Feng for the first time also saw low-key humility and sincere enthusiasm in this young man who is about to turn 19.
On social media platforms on weekdays, fans from different teams are competing with each other to see who is stronger. It’s a mess.
But now everyone is surprisingly consistent.
Not to mention that their own team is always the best, some stars usually have a sour face for no reason during commercial activities, as if others owe them money.
But in fact, those are the fans who support him the most.
As a result, Chu Feng's popularity continued to soar. His playing style was extremely eye-catching and was loved by most fans, and he also had a legendary season.
Not only did he help Manchester United beat Manchester City twice, but he also won the Premier League title last season.
He also had an amazing performance in the Champions League final, falling behind three times and equalizing the game three times, perfectly demonstrating what heroism is.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Of course, the most important thing is good character.
Stand up to hostility, like the elbow to Trippier.
The spirit of never giving up in the face of adversity. In short, Chu Feng's business activities were a complete success and allowed Chinese fans to have a good time, but sad things soon happened.
When the time came to June 14, the Russian World Cup officially kicked off.
Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5-0, continuing the host country's unbeaten record.
However, because of that game that should not have been lost, China once again missed the opportunity to enter the World Cup. When will the next time come? However, perhaps because of the enthusiasm shown by the fans, China gradually began to check from top to bottom and dig deep into the root causes of the problems, with the focus on the Chinese Super League and the Football Association.
Perhaps it will take a few months for Chinese fans to make the surprising discovery.
It turns out that the thing I loved so much is already full of holes.
But when you truly lose hope in it, then it's truly and completely over.
Coach He Wei once said something.
"Even if he is just Don Quixote, I am willing to be the silly Sancho. The deepest love, I think, is never leaving. Come on!"
Maybe Chu Feng cannot influence the Football Association, but he can always influence some people.
In Chinese youth football, there will no longer be a situation where whoever gets the most likes wins the championship.
Everyone knows that we should instill in our children the values of never giving up, because that will be a valuable asset in their lives.
More people have also stepped forward, either through the "Future Football Audition Plan" or the "Chinese Football Youngsters Plan", and they are all making their own contributions to Chinese football.
Those who have been silently contributing before will also receive more attention, and their financial situation will be greatly alleviated, supporting them to realize the dreams they have not yet given up.
Streams flow into rivers, and rivers flow into the sea.
When countless weak forces come together, they can create a force that can overturn rivers and seas.
To say something a little exaggerated.
A good enough football player is like a dazzling light, illuminating the way forward for his companions.
Perhaps Chinese fans are really confused now. Facing this green field, should they continue to cheer or simply turn around and leave?
They have already given the answer.
That day, in the 100,000-seat stadium of Hedland, the 600 red-clad warriors did not retreat a single step.
Who says I have no clothes? I will share my clothes with you.
Of course, all this is a matter of later times.
At the same time, Chu Feng also took the opportunity to return to Manchester and resume high-intensity training.
He doesn't have that much time to waste, and it doesn't matter if he earns less money, because he knows the foundation of his life.
Faria suddenly discovered that after Chu Feng returned to China, his whole mental outlook was completely renewed. He trained even harder than before and cut his entertainment time to the extreme.
On weekdays, he is either training or reviewing, and seems to be immersed in his own world.
Faria specifically asked Mourinho for instructions on this matter, and the latter seriously asked Faria to strengthen monitoring and if there were any problems with Chu Feng's data, the training plan must be stopped immediately.
While Chu Feng was training hard, the football transfer market was undergoing changes.
June 19th.
England 2-1 Tunisia, Harry Kane scored twice and performed excellently, but what is also worth paying attention to is the England defense.
Maguire, Stones, Kyle Walker.
The effect of the trio's combination was extremely significant, and their steady performance helped England achieve its first World Cup victory.
The next day, big news broke out.
Leicester City is having a big sale and is buying up Mahrez and Maguire. The two Maguire brothers are about to move to Manchester United.
But the news has not been confirmed yet.
It is said that Manchester City is also interested in the two and is already in discussions with Leicester City.
The new players have not arrived yet, the old players are about to leave, and Mourinho has officially started his plan to sell off the old players.
The first to leave the team was Damian, an outstanding Italian player who was as brilliant as Chu Feng when he first joined Manchester United.
He won the best debut in the Premier League, the best debut in the European War, and was selected as Manchester United's Player of the Month for August.
But the Premier League teams began to study him in a targeted manner and eventually found his Achilles' heel, which is the intensity of rhythm and physical strength.
Damian failed to adapt to the Premier League and suffered frequent injuries.
So he was sold to Parma by Manchester United for 2.48 million euros.
Before leaving, he told the media: "These three years have been an incredibly wonderful journey. I feel honored and proud to be part of the Manchester United family. I will always remember those days playing for Manchester United."
In fact, this ending is not bad, at least we won five championships.
However, this was just the beginning, and Manchester United's purge continued.
Among them, Fellaini chose to go to the Chinese Super League to join Luneng after achieving success, which caused regret among many Manchester United fans.
After that group of veterans and leaders such as Rooney left the team, the Manchester United team, which was mainly composed of new and young players, was criticized for lacking strong leadership and fighting spirit on the field.
Although Fellaini has never been a candidate for captain, his tall and mighty figure always protects his teammates behind him at the first moment when conflicts occur between the two sides. He will even grab the collar of opponents who bully his young players and demand an explanation even if it means he will be punished.
He also gradually became a beacon of light in the fans' hearts during the dark ages for Manchester United.
But with age and frequent injuries, Fellaini's physical fitness and condition have continued to decline, and he has long been unable to become a starting player.
Now it is indeed time to say goodbye.
Then there is the very redundant central defender. Since Maguire's arrival is a foregone conclusion, Mourinho can only keep the most suitable candidate.
Lindelof, Rojo, Phil Jones, Smalling, Bailly, David Luiz.
If Bailly can stay healthy and have a 75% appearance rate, the defense line actually doesn't need any major changes, but the problem is that Bailly can't even reach a 35% appearance rate.
Therefore, Mourinho can only sell three players to make room for the central defender partner next season.
Lindelof must stay, Phil Jones cannot leave, and David Luiz cannot be moved since he has just been bought. Mourinho can only start with Smalling, Rojo and Bailly.
After several days of hard thinking, he finally decided not to sell Smalling, but to loan him to Roma for 6 million euros.
As for Rojo, we'll tell you after he finishes his performance in the World Cup.
This angered many Manchester United fans, who believed that it was Lindelof who should be cleared out.
Because the "Iceman" performed very poorly last season, his playing time was even less than that of David Luiz who joined the team halfway through.
However, Mourinho has his own considerations. Judging from Manchester United's current lineup, the partnership between Lindelof and Maguire should be pretty good, which is more in line with his defensive counterattack tactics.
However, Smalling, who came from a street basketball background, has irregular defensive movements, lacks concentration, and often makes mistakes.
If Manchester United's goal is to win the championship, then Smalling does not meet the requirements.
Mata also took the initiative to apply to the club to leave because his position at Manchester United is left midfielder.
If Mahrez joins Manchester United, coupled with the transformed Rashford, he will basically have no chance to start, which is unacceptable for Mata.
As for his next club, it has not yet been determined, but Barcelona and Valencia are both possibilities.
Chu Fengzhong could only express regret about this. He liked Mata's character very much and they were good friends, but he had no reason to stop others from seeking a better future.
As time went by, Chu Feng would watch the World Cup after training and occasionally go out to shoot commercials. His life was quite fulfilling.
June 29th.
The group stages of the Russia World Cup have all ended, and there have been basically no major upsets. Teams such as Argentina, Portugal and Spain have all qualified.
Chu Feng plans to go to Russia during the semi-finals to watch the game and cheer on his teammates.
Since entering July, transfer news has been frequent.
Liverpool signed Alisson for 70 million euros, making him the most expensive goalkeeper in the history of world football.
There is also the versatile midfielder and defender Fabinho who was signed for 50 million euros, Keita who was signed by RB Leipzig for 52.75 million pounds, and Stoke City star Saric who was signed with a penalty clause of 13.5 million pounds.
The Red Army’s strength has skyrocketed in the new season, and they are clearly heading for the championship!
This makes Liverpool fans more confident, looking forward to avenging their previous defeat in the next season's Reds game and letting Manchester United taste the taste of failure! As for Chelsea's failed attempt to buy Chu Feng, they spent 80 million euros to sign Kepa, directly breaking the record of the most expensive goalkeeper.
Arsenal's new head coach is Emery, who started a crazy acquisition campaign after taking office.
As for Manchester City and Manchester United, the two brothers are the most stable and seem to be planning some shocking transfers.
After the World Cup round of 16, surprisingly, Argentina and Portugal went home together, Croatia and England advanced through penalty shootouts, and Belgium defeated Japan in the last seconds.
The quarter-finals in a few days.
French superstar Kylian Mbappe showed his full potential as they defeated Uruguay, led by Luis Suarez, 2-0.
Manchester City's core player De Bruyne made an accurate shot, Lukakula made an assist, Belgium 2-1 Brazil, Neymar shed tears again in the World Cup arena.
Harry Maguire transformed into a B52 Stratosphere Fortress, showing the world his powerful heading ability, England 2-0 Sweden.
The host Russia tied Croatia 2-2, and finally lost 3-4 on penalties and missed the semi-finals. Croatia's unparalleled resilience made them a dark horse! After completing the last set of training, Chu Feng boarded a flight to Russia.
(End of this chapter)