Chapter 748 Breaking the Barrier

Tobias realized that he was only a little slower than half a beat—no, maybe even less than a quarter beat, and the incident passed by like a tornado.

Then, Gawain was in control of the situation, so...is Gawain the new Flash?

On the one hand, Tobias was happy because Gawain was always reassuring and there was no need to worry about unexpected situations or the risk of cleaning up the mess.

But on the other hand, Tobias felt a little regretful that he had no place to use his talents, and he was ready to roll up his sleeves and work hard to prove himself.

"...Oh, this is an interesting little guy. It seems that tennis is finally a little interesting."

A voice with a thick accent came to my ears, and the aroma of cigar drifted faintly in the air, announcing the host's arrival in advance.

When you turn around, you can see an elegant and humble face with a faint smile always on his round cheeks. He looks like a pediatric doctor or a court clerk. He wears a dark gray suit and his neatly combed hair reveals his meticulous style.

Kind, friendly, even kind-hearted.

It is hard to imagine that this is Jorge Mendes, the top agent who is a big name in international football. He has built an entire business empire since 2004 and is currently one of the most influential football tycoons in the world.

In fact, he is so simple and friendly, just like a neighbor next door. It would not be wrong to call him an uncle from a street corner store.

But Tobias would never judge a person by his appearance.

This is one of the stupidest mistakes you can make in real life.

Tobias knew clearly that Mendes's success from an ordinary player in the third division to the small boss of a video rental store and then to the most powerful football agent in the five major European leagues was definitely not due to "kindness" and "friendliness".

Just now, Tobias was still wondering whether Mendes would be there in person today. After all, a small matter like shooting a commercial did not require Mendes to show up in person.

But if Mendes shows up, it means Nike should have more big moves.

"Oh? Mr. Mendes also watches tennis?"

"Look, of course. Who can resist Federer and Nadal? Although they lack a bit of humor in real life, their performance on the court is beyond doubt."

After a pause, Mendes added, "What's more, tennis is different from football and basketball. They are all street sports, but tennis is a noble sport."

Therefore, the second half of the sentence should be the key point.

If you look closely at the VIP boxes of the four Grand Slams in tennis, you can find that people from the upper class appear very frequently. Even at Wimbledon, the royal family sends representatives to watch the game every year, and even the Queen has been to watch the game on site many times. This honor is not available in other competitive sports.

It is also because of this that tennis matches are considered a high-end social occasion, and top stars from other sports often appear on the scene to show their faces, even big names like Sir Alex Ferguson and Roman Abramovich are no exception.

Naturally, for a high-level agent like Mendes, how could they miss it? A little tennis knowledge/common sense is basic etiquette in social situations.

It’s probably no coincidence that Mendes appeared at today’s commercial shoot.

Tobias added meaningfully, "Golf and equestrianism are also aristocratic sports."

"But their market value is not as high as tennis, and their global popularity is far behind."

"Ha, it seems that Mr. Mendes has launched an in-depth investigation. Does this mean that you are ready to enter a new field?"

"No, no, no, no, tennis and football are two different things. I like tennis, it's an elegant sport, but my heart always beats for football."

Tobias looked at Mendes carefully and noticed that Mendes and Gawain had one thing in common:

When they speak, they are always very sincere and persuasive. Their innate charm and courage are quietly hidden in their gestures. There is no aggressiveness at all and they can make people fall in love with them without them realizing it.

Maybe this is a kind of talent.

Mendes noticed Tobias's gaze and not only did he not avoid it, but he also took the initiative to meet his gaze with a warm smile.

Then, meaningfully, "Gawain, right?"

"This kid reminds me of Cristiano when I first saw him. He was small and skinny, but he had a sparkle in his eyes."

“That is a kind of belief. Some people say it is the ambition to win, but I say it is the power of dreams.”

A compliment in a social setting seems to have a hidden meaning.

This reminded Tobias of his first meeting with Gawain. Things were obviously not as simple as they seemed. A smile spread across his face. "John Tobias."

"Jorge Mendes." Mendes shook Tobias' right hand and took out a business card from his pocket.

Football and tennis? They are totally unrelated.

But who knows? Competitive sports are a family, and the gap between different sports is not as far as imagined. No one can be sure that nothing will happen in the future. More importantly, the global business market is highly integrated, and the existence of social networks breaks down the barriers between different sports.

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From this perspective, Mendes is still better than Tobias.

Tobias humbly asked for advice and immediately understood. He also took out his business card from his pocket and completed the exchange.

At the Bernabeu Stadium, the advertising shooting team was ready, and after a brief communication, the shooting began.

The so-called "challenge" certainly cannot mean that Gao Wen really challenges C-Ronaldo through football.

Different fields are like different mountains.

Gao Wen's football skills are only better than those of an elementary school student. His juggling skills are just to show off in front of laymen. There is no need for him to show off in front of Guan Gong. What's more, this is an advertisement that is broadcast worldwide. It is so embarrassing.

Similarly, it is not about asking C Ronaldo to play tennis. This top superstar has no interest in traveling thousands of miles to give himself up to others.

"Challenge" is a dislocation.

When the director announced "shooting", Gao Wen stood in front of the goal and C-Ronaldo stood at the front of the penalty area.

Gao Wen was juggling a tennis ball with a racket, while C-Ronaldo was juggling a soccer ball. Both of them were juggling the ball in their own familiar ways and began to compete with each other in their skills.

This is pure acrobatics.

C-Ronaldo originally thought he had a sure win, but he saw Gawain making full use of the racket and body, from the racket frame, racket face, racket handle, grip and other points, to the top of the head, shoulders, arms, knees and insteps and even the most amazing thing was that he used his cheek to stop the ball.

It's really eye-opening!

C-Ronaldo laughed several times because Gawain deliberately used exaggerated eyes to "provoke" him. Then, a tennis ball is smaller than a football and more flexible to bounce. The tricks were endless and dazzling, which caught C-Ronaldo off guard and he couldn't help laughing.

(End of this chapter)