Chapter 403 High, Really High

"How are things going?"

Yang Huan looked at Sun Yue, Cash Harris and Zhao Yuanfang with a look of concern.

These three plans occupy a very important position in Yang Huan's mind.

Not to mention the entertainment of football stars, if the two major cup competitions are run well, it will basically be a good thing to sit back and wait to collect money.

"The acquisition of img company did not encounter much resistance and has basically been agreed upon." Zhao Yuanfang replied.

He is Yang Huan's investment advisor. Not long ago, he went to Chile to acquire a winery and merged it with Calon Segar. After that, he went to the United States to complete this acquisition with a total value of about 2 billion euros.

"Where is the funds?" Yang Huan asked again.

"It's not a problem, it's all done!" Zhao Yuanfang said with a smile.

The 2 billion euro acquisition is the largest investment Yang Huan has ever made in his life.

Among them, the vast majority of funds come from bank loans.

Yang Huan handed over the specific operational matters to Zhao Yuanfang, who is the expert in this field.

All Master Huan needs to care about is whether the acquisition is successful or not.

"What about you?" Yang Huan looked at Sun Yue.

Sun Yue has been traveling back and forth between Europe and the United States for some time, and he has become a lot darker.

But it seems that his spirit is even stronger.

"We followed your instructions, Master Huan, and contacted the top football teams in Europe."

"Yeah." Yang Huan nodded. This was indeed what he requested.

Only the top teams are worthy of the title of International Champions Cup.

"But there is a problem!" Sun Yue said in embarrassment.

Yang Huan frowned. What he didn't like to hear was that there was a problem, so his tone was not very good.

Of course, it was not aimed at Sun Yue.

"explain!"

"Since 2009, a company in North America has also taken a fancy to this market. They have held the Summer Invitational Tournament for three consecutive years. The company in charge of the operation is the famous American company RS."

"Investors include Stephen Ross, a famous American real estate tycoon!"

Yang Huan knew this person, one of the top five real estate developers in the United States, with a net worth of approximately four billion US dollars.

Those who engage in real estate in the United States are all masters of capital operation, and the same is true for Stephen Ross, who is also the owner of the American football team Miami Dolphins.

"They also want to make this a cup competition?" Yang Huan thought to himself, could it be such a coincidence?

Logically speaking, it shouldn't be that fast.

"No, for the time being they are just considering continuing the invitational tournament model of the past few years, but they already have a foundation for cooperation with those top teams, so..."

Sun Yue didn't say anything, but Yang Huan knew it in his heart.

We have been cooperating for many years, and the partner is a local American company with deep pockets. It is not easy for you to poach them.

Besides, people are worried about your plan to establish a new cup competition.

Who knows how many years you can last?

If you can't do it after a year, then I will have offended my original partners for you, which is not worth it.

Seeing that Young Master Huan didn't say anything, Sun Yue continued to report the situation.

"After I acquired Infront, I immediately went to the United States to conduct market research and analysis. At the same time, I also started planning the International Champions Cup and the European Youth Champions League. I also had many contacts with top teams, and they were all very interested in our plans."

Today's top European teams all have a very interesting characteristic.

It is very well-known and has good brand value, but it lacks the ability to operate and cash out.

European top teams are generally poor at commercial development. Even teams with high commercial revenues such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich still have a certain gap compared with companies in other fields.

According to traditional business concepts, this is a big brand, a small company!

So, what Sun Yue meant to convey was that you wealthy teams don’t know how to operate or run a business, but it doesn’t matter, I understand and I’m good at it, and I will be responsible for helping you with this, and you just need to participate in the competitions organized and planned by me!

After acquiring Yingfang, there will definitely be no problem in the ability of Miracle Media, which Sun Yue is in charge of, to operate the cup competition.

Now, the acquisition of img company is simply adding wings to the tiger.

Therefore, what really worries these top teams is definitely the determination of Miracle Media.

"How much is the appearance fee given by RS?" Yang Huan suddenly asked.

Sun Yue thought about it, "Top teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United have appearance fees of around 2 million euros, while teams like AC Milan, Inter Milan and Chelsea have appearance fees of around 1.5 million euros."

Yang Huan nodded, it wasn’t very expensive.

According to Yang Huan's initial estimate, inviting eight teams to the first session would cost less than 20 million euros.

"When you go talk to them again, just tell them what I said. Several top teams have all signed five-year contracts at once. In the next five years, we will host this International Champions Cup in North America and Asia."

"The appearance fee is divided into two tiers, the first tier is 3 million euros, the second tier is 2.5 million euros, and the winning team will also receive a generous championship bonus, as well as other additional awards such as winning bonuses and goal bonuses."

Sun Yue frowned when he heard this.

If this is really done, after four games, each team will be able to earn at least 10 million euros.

The revenue is much higher than that of the current North American Invitational.

And he signed a five-year contract at one time!

My goodness, isn’t this a bit too big of a gamble?

Even the wealthy Middle Eastern prince Hamad couldn't help but be amazed.

"Master Huan, is this appearance fee too much?" Sun Yue looked worried.

Cash Harris also nodded. "With such a generous appearance fee, it would be strange if the top teams didn't sign us. But we as the organizers are under great operating pressure. Let alone making money, we may even lose a lot!"

You know, appearance fees and competition prize money are only part of the preparation for this cup competition.

In addition, there are also considerable expenses such as the rental of stadiums and training grounds, security costs, team accommodation and transportation costs, and event promotion costs.

If calculated in this way, the appearance fees paid to the team, plus other costs, the annual investment would be nearly 100 million euros.

But what about income?

Sponsorship, income from game tickets and training tour tickets, as well as government rewards, are probably the three major sources of income.

But it is hard to say how much sponsorship a newly established cup competition can attract.

It is hard to say how much reward governments across the United States are willing to give.

Even the most promising ticket revenue may not meet expectations.

Therefore, it is indeed quite stressful to give such high appearance fees and bonuses.

But what Yang Huan values ​​is indeed something else.

"We Chinese have a saying: Go your own way and leave no way for others to go!"

When Sun Yue and Zhao Yuanfang heard this, they were stunned at first, but after thinking about it carefully, they felt as if they had suddenly realized something.

"Why are the top football teams big brands and small companies? Because the top football teams themselves are scarce resources. There are only a few top football teams in the world. If we sign them, others will have none!"

After Yang Huan said this, Cash Harris immediately understood.

Yes, don’t North American RS companies also need to organize warm-up matches? Don’t they also need to invite top teams?

If we have taken down all the most influential teams in the world, who else can you invite?

I have signed a five-year contract. Can you still hold this warm-up event?

If you can’t do it anymore, the whole market will be mine!

"To be honest, I don't think the appearance fees and bonuses are too high at all. Considering the appeal and influence of these top teams, I think it's too little!"

Yang Huan looked at Sun Yue with a smile, "Old Sun, when you are negotiating, you can even promise them that our company is mentally prepared to not make any money in the next five years, or even lose money to cultivate the four major football markets in North America, Oceania, Asia and the Middle East!"

When he said this, Yang Huan smiled confidently, "They will make a wise choice!"

So high!

It’s really high!

If we really do this, what does it matter if we don’t make any money for five years?

As long as we can promote this event and hold it stably, what does it matter if it doesn't make money for even longer, let alone five years?

This event is the biggest trophy!

Besides, once such a close partnership is reached with the top teams, Miracle Media can develop more businesses, such as acting as an agent for the sponsorship of top teams and the commercial operations of star players.

These are huge potential markets!

"I understand, Master Huan!" Sun Yue immediately nodded heavily in agreement.

In his heart, he truly admired Young Master Huan to the extreme.

With such vision and courage, it is impossible not to admire him!

"Also, the elderly people in their 40s and 50s in North America don't like football, but young people are different. We must actively develop the young people's market, especially the Internet. This market is too important!"

Sun Yue nodded heavily. He had rich experience in this area.

Nowadays, there are a series of popular applications on the Internet that are all from our own company, such as WeChat, Self-Destructing Messages, etc. These are all resources. It would be stupid if you don’t know how to make good use of them!

Once the people present figured this out, their thoughts and ideas immediately flooded in like a tide, unstoppable.

For example, Sun Yue mentioned that an agreement must be reached with the top teams as soon as possible.

Once the contract is finalized, the promotion of the cup competition will be put on the agenda, and the next step is to attract investment.

For example, broadcasting rights can be sold, cup sponsorship should also be sought, and even the sales of game tickets and training tickets should be prepared.

The entire cup competition operation is a standard assembly line.

After acquiring Yingfang and img, Miracle Media has full operational capabilities for this assembly line.

"I understand!" Sun Yue stood up immediately.

"Master Huan, I will go talk to them right away. I believe there shouldn't be any problem!"

Are you kidding? Miracle Media offered such a high appearance fee and signed a five-year contract. They are already sincere enough. If those wealthy teams still don't agree, they would be crazy.

A preseason game could earn you 10 million for sure. Only a fool would refuse such a chance.

"By the way, there are eight teams, including Southampton!" Yang Huan then remembered that his children should also have a share.

The others are all wealthy teams, and Southampton has been among them for a long time, and as time goes by, their status has also risen.

Besides, the Saints players have long proposed training overseas.

"Then I'll invite the other seven teams!"

"Yes!" Yang Huan nodded, "We'll contact other wealthy families when we have a chance. Once we succeed, we'll expand our army!"

There are 32 teams in the UEFA Champions League group stage. Although the preparation time in the summer is relatively short, there is still more than half a month.

Once the market is developed and everything is on the right track, expansion is only a matter of time.

When Sun Yue heard this, he smiled and nodded in agreement.

It was also mentioned that they might as well negotiate the European Youth Champions League with the top teams.

Yang Huan indicated that he had full authority over the matter.

If he has to worry about such trivial matters, how can our Young Master Huan have the time to do his job as a rich second-generation who steals jade, steals perfumes and squanders money?

As Sun Yue left, the matter was settled.

Our little Middle Eastern prince Hamad is depressed again.

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