Chapter 415: Competing

"Anyone wants to organize an International Champions Cup?"

Upon hearing the news, Stephen Ross and Matt Higgins looked at each other in shock.

The huge plan that I was just beginning to plan was actually preempted by someone else?

"Who is it?" Stephen Ross looked sinister.

Damn it, isn't this too unfair?

He actually rushed out halfway to intercept?

This is simply insane.

Matt Higgins remembered something else.

It is true that the US market is a big pie, and it is not surprising that other competitors would set their sights on this piece of pie.

But the question is, who has such strong strength?

To organize such an event, it is not possible just because you have money.

This requires extensive connections in the football community.

Otherwise, who among those wealthy teams will listen to you?

Charlie Tilitano looked helpless and sad, and sighed deeply.

"I received news that the organizer of this International Champions Cup is a company called Miracle Media."

"Miracle Media?" Matt Higgins frowned.

Never heard of it at all

"In the past year, they have acquired Swiss Infront and ING."

Matt Higgins was stunned. "It's them!"

Even American real estate tycoon Stephen Ross was moved.

Although he was not from that circle, he had heard about this matter to some extent.

Both companies have a significant influence in the sports field. Swiss Infront has an extraordinary relationship with FIFA and the International Olympic Committee, while ING can almost be said to be the leader in the sports and entertainment circles.

Unexpectedly, these two companies were acquired by the same company.

Just for this reason, even Stephen Ross feels ashamed of himself.

"What is the origin of this company?" Matt Higgins asked curiously.

"Do you know Psy and Yoona?" Charlie Tilitano asked back.

Stephen Ross nodded.

"The popularity of these two stars is driven by Miracle Media. It is said that in the past two years, Miracle Media has earned at least $500 million worldwide thanks to these two stars."

Speaking of this, Charlie Tillitano couldn't help but be amazed.

It is quite rare to make a superstar famous, but Miracle Media has made two famous.

Moreover, they made a lot of money from these two superstars.

This shows the operational capabilities of this company.

"Charlie, even if that's the case, they don't have the ability to acquire these two companies." Stephen Ross felt something was wrong.

Charlie Tilitano smiled bitterly, "Of course, but behind Miracle Media is WeChat."

WeChat?

Stephen Ross and Matt Higgins were moved again

They are so familiar with this mobile app and use it almost every day.

But they would never have thought that WeChat would be involved in football.

Wait, I seem to have heard before that the owner of WeChat is the owner of a football club, I think...

"Yes, the person behind WeChat is Southampton's boss, Yang Huan."

Now all the mysteries are solved

But what was left for the three people present was shock.

The reason is that Yang Huan and his WeChat have been so popular in the past two years.

Stephen Ross and Matt Higgins formed F Company, which specializes in venture capital, so naturally they heard some things.

What venture capitalists want to invest in most nowadays is WeChat and its several branches.

The market value of WeChat is conservatively estimated to be over 50 billion US dollars, and the industry generally believes that once this world-renowned company goes public, its market value will exceed 100 billion US dollars.

But this is just WeChat company.

Its WeChat gaming company is also highly regarded by the outside world, especially in the past two years. It has developed rapidly in the gaming field and has become the most profitable and successful game developer on the smart mobile platform, with a valuation of more than 5 billion US dollars.

As for the self-destructing messages, it goes without saying that once this app was launched, it caused a frenzy on the Internet almost all over the world, and even began to shake the status of Facebook, which even offered $3 billion in cash to acquire it.

That's 3 billion, not Zimbabwean dollars, but US dollars.

Stephen Ross was shocked at the thought, but Yang Huan rejected the acquisition proposal without hesitation.

When the reporter asked the reason, the company's spokesperson said something very impressive.

“We are not short of money”

Interestingly, the idea of ​​this app came from Yang Huan, and its purpose was simply... to pick up girls.

This has become a popular story among netizens and media reporters around the world.

In addition, there are many popular applications such as an and ttur, which have attracted a lot of users on the Internet and are valued at billions of dollars.

There is also news that WeChat is far ahead in the two major fields of augmented reality technology and virtual reality technology, and will officially launch two smart glasses in 2012, which the whole world is looking forward to.

At the age of 22, Yang Huan has become the most popular second-generation rich man in the world.

Stephen Ross would never have thought that Yang Huan would give up his job in the Internet industry and come to organize the International Champions Cup.

Isn't this bullying?

I have worked so hard over the years to build up my reputation, organized two North American Invitational Tournaments, and revitalized the American soccer market. Now, it's almost harvest time, and you come in out of nowhere to reap the fruits of my victory?

So hateful

This is something that the uncle can tolerate but the aunt cannot.

"I received news that Miracle Media started preparing to enter the field of football event management a year ago, so it quietly acquired two major Swiss companies, Infront and ING, and launched the International Champions Cup and the European Youth Champions League."

Charlie Tillitano had to admit that, at least in the field of football, they were not as familiar as Yang Huan and others.

They are professional football players and are considered part of the core circle, so naturally they know each other well.

"Leaving aside the International Champions Cup, let's talk about the European Youth Champions League. They have already obtained authorizations from UEFA and FIFA, and the conditions offered to European teams are also very generous. Food, lodging and transportation are all free, and there are additional generous bonuses for winning the game. Even Real Madrid and Barcelona would find it difficult to refuse such an offer."

Stephen Ross couldn't help but feel depressed when he heard this. "Can they make money by doing this?"

Matt Higgins on the side smiled bitterly, "Maybe they don't intend to make money in the early stage, but simply think that this market is promising, so they rush in first and defeat all potential competitors including us. By then, the entire market will be theirs."

This is a typical Internet thinking logic.

Stephen Ross snorted coldly after hearing this. He was no pushover either.

Being able to sit in the position of one of the top five real estate tycoons in the United States, his strength and influence cannot be underestimated.

"Humph, they want to kill us all, do they have the ability to do that?"

Matt Higgins and Charlie Tillitano understood what their boss meant when they heard it.

"Go, contact the strong teams in Europe. We'll give them as much as they give us. We'll do it wherever they want. I want to give them a head-on blow."

Are you kidding? I have worked so hard to build this market for so many years, how can I just give it to you for nothing?

Do you really think you can do whatever you want just because you are rich and powerful?

I just want to teach you a lesson. This is not your China. This is our America.

Charlie Tilitano nodded and said, "It's not difficult to invite teams. They only invited eight teams in the first session. There are still many European giants. Although we can't invite top teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​there should be no problem with other teams. It's just that..."

"Just what?" Stephen Ross was a little dissatisfied.

Could you please stop hemming and hawing when you speak?

Can't you see I'm in a bad mood?

"It's just that they have a group stage, which is different from ours. In addition, they have already rented some popular football fields and training grounds in advance. We have to play against them in the same city. Firstly, we are short on time, and secondly, we are probably not well prepared."

"I don't care about this, you guys just go and do it now, you have to get this done for me."

Stephen Ross also became popular.

This won't work, that won't work, the battle hasn't even started yet and you've already admitted defeat

Could it be any less ambitious?

Charlie Tillitano and Matt Higgins looked at each other again and realized that the boss was angry.

The best option now is to say nothing.

But there was worry in both of their eyes.

It took them a whole year to prepare for it, but now I have to change my formation and rush to meet the enemy. Will it work?

Never mind. It's not my own money, so I won't lose anything if I lose.

While three Americans were plotting in New York how to deal with Yang Huan, our Young Master Huan was sitting leisurely in Tingyuxuan, sipping the fragrant tea brought from home and gazing at the view of the Test River in the distance.

I can't tell you how happy I am.

Not only him, but also Peternian who was sitting opposite Master Huan was in a very good mood.

Just now, Manchester United CEO David Gill personally went south to meet with Sun Yue and Peter Nian.

On the one hand, Manchester United and Miracle Media signed an agreement to participate in the International Champions Cup.

Yang Huan was still very optimistic about the Red Devils, so he did not make things difficult for them in this regard and directly gave Manchester United the treatment of a first-tier team, that is, an appearance fee of 3 million euros per game.

David Gill was also very knowledgeable and tactful, and reciprocated by saying that Manchester United would fully support Southampton to stay in the Premier League.

The implication is that Manchester United doesn't care about the jersey issue.

Yang Huan was quite satisfied with the harvest.

It’s not that he is afraid of Manchester United, but he feels that harmony brings wealth.

Football is a special business.

One person cannot support a team, and a team cannot run a league.

Even for strong teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid, if one of the two teams is missing, the other team will be hit hard.

Because football has always been a team sport.

This is true for the game, the club and the league

Therefore, in the face of great interests, we must not be too particular about small matters.

Besides, in the International Champions Cup, it is still unknown who will take advantage and who will be the victim.

Peter Nian was also very relieved and admired Young Master Huan even more.

Back then, he jumped from Manchester United to Chelsea, and was regarded as a traitor by all the Red Devils fans. David Gill attacked him a lot and never liked him.

Peter Nian felt very proud that David Gill was so sincere that he came all the way from Manchester to visit him.

The two of them drank fragrant tea in Tingyuxuan and chatted about some things about the team.

Until, Yang Huan's cell phone rang.

He took it and looked at it. "Oh, it's our little prince from the Middle East. What's the matter with this guy?"

Yang Huan said with a laugh.

Peter Nian couldn't help but smile, "Maybe he's here to tell you good news."

"Just listen and you'll know"

Having said that, Yang Huan answered the phone.