As television broadcast technology becomes more and more developed, the benefits generated from the broadcast of football matches are growing rapidly. In addition, the value of star players only rises but not falls, and the operating costs of clubs are increasing day by day. In order to pursue profits and reduce business risks, the g14 organization came into being.
Edwards brought the "European Super League" that he often talked about at the Premier League bosses' roundtable to the G14 meeting. Although this organization has not yet been formally established, when it is forming its prototype, it must have a goal and a position so that everyone can
bundled together.
This is to compete with UEFA. There is no doubt that UEFA is just the organizer. Its largest brand is the Champions League, and the pillars of the Champions League are these European giant clubs. Therefore, the giants unite in order to obtain more benefits.
, and then put pressure on UEFA. This is a kind of "class struggle" that is common in all walks of life.
The "European Super League" is just an idea, but this idea is enough to make UEFA panic. Aldrich was almost silent from beginning to end when he participated in the first G14 meeting. He is self-aware. He is just a supporting role sitting here, and he is very inconspicuous.
of supporting roles, this organization needs the most influential club in Europe to join, more than history, m
Millwall is definitely not as good as Liverpool, nor as good as the teams here that have won the Champions League, but Millwall, which has caused a youth storm in Europe in the past two years, undoubtedly has enough popularity and strength. At least, compared with Millwall
Dortmund, Ajax and Ligue 1 teams, etc., no one dares to say that Millwall is inferior to them in terms of influence.
However, Aldrich positioned himself as one who only listened but did not speak. If he really spoke eloquently, it would only arouse people's disgust and lead to rejection.
Millwall can join here. It's already an advantage, so don't push it further.
At the very least, g14 is a quantitative reflection of a club's status in Europe.
They held a secret meeting in Brussels, but the organization is not mysterious, nor does it want to be mysterious. After they reach an internal agreement, they need to reveal their decisions and plans to UEFA, or UEFA will give in to them.
Or, let's break up and let's start our own European Super League instead of participating in the Champions League and let's see who wins and who loses.
In addition to participating in this meeting for the first time, Aldrich will not attend the G14 summit in the future, but Adam will come forward. In fact, this organization will also make mistakes in the future, forcing UEFA to reform. The Champions League schedule has been changed very strangely, and the competition
The number of games has increased. It is true that the broadcast revenue and bonuses are also high, but it makes the wealthy teams fall into a quagmire when fighting on multiple fronts. It is not surprising that the multi-front fighting cannot be taken into account in the end.
After hearing the news that the major European giants were united in rebellion, UEFA immediately began to contact the heads of these giants. However, everyone formed an alliance in advance and had the same position. With UEFA unable to do anything, it has already begun to consider revising the Champions League rules for next season.
The regulations cannot be changed in the 1998/99 season, and there is no room in time.
The World Cup in France was in full swing, and Aldridge, Ivan, Brady, Sol, and the four of them, along with Carter and some of his friends, went to Switzerland for a summer skiing trip, which was a unique experience.
Before the World Cup ended, England was plunged into a mixture of anger and disappointment.
In the Anglo-Arab war, England was eliminated again. This time it was not Maradona's hand of God and the miracle of running through five people in the midfield. The media and the public pointed the finger at England's supernova Beckham. He irrationally
The retaliatory action resulted in a red card for himself.
Beckham went directly to the United States to seek comfort from his girlfriend Victoria, and the British media's condemnation of him became more and more intense.
Even after France cleanly defeated Brazil in the final to win the championship, the British media's condemnation of Beckham still did not end.
Aldridge still had a lot of fun in Switzerland, but after the World Cup, his vacation also ended.
Back in London, he held a press conference in mid-July.
Reporters from Fleet Street newspapers and tabloids swarmed in.
The theme of today's press conference is that he wants to announce the team's transfer situation.
But when he sat down, the reporters below the stage eagerly raised their hands to ask questions.
Aldrich was surprised: I didn't say a word, what do you have to ask?
Because the outside world did not know the theme of today's press conference, some people directly raised their hands to ask questions, which puzzled Aldrich.
But he still let Richard speak.
"Coach Hall, what do you think of Beckham's red card at the World Cup in France?"
The other reporters lowered their hands. It seemed that they wanted to ask the same question.
About Beckham.
Just before the World Cup started, the British media believed that there were many new generation English football idols, but Aldridge and Beckham were the most popular. Irving was also expected. However, after the World Cup, everyone's opinions
That changed. After all, Beckham became the sinner of the England national team's collapse.
Aldridge said calmly: "If you are asking about the red card, I think there is no problem. Beckham took revenge and the referee's decision is not controversial."
"What do you think about Diego Simeone's dramatic collapse?"
"This has nothing to do with Simeone's actions. The nature of Beckham's foul is a red card action. No matter how big or small the damage is, it's like, I was walking on the street and was attacked by gangsters. Maybe I was just scratched, but I hugged him.
Is it wrong to scream at my wounds? Regardless of whether I exaggerated the injuries I suffered, the fact that I was attacked was not a fabrication."
"So, is Beckham fully responsible for England's defeat?"
Aldridge laughed and shook his head, saying: "I don't think so. The media is very strange. When Beckham didn't play in the group stage, you complained about Hoddle not giving Beckham a chance. When he came on the court and made a mistake, you blamed him again."
He is regarded as a sinner and the England national team has a coach
, there are more than 20 players. Winning is not entirely due to Beckham, and losing should not be entirely his responsibility. He is still young. I believe this experience is a valuable experience for him.
It will make him more mature in the future and more suitable for big scenes."
"There is news that Beckham will leave England in the summer."
"Impossible. Ferguson will not let him go. And I am also convinced that him staying at Manchester United is the most correct thing for his growth and development. Well, this is the end of the topic of Beckham. If you want to know
Regarding my opinion, I can only say one thing in the end: Failure is in the past, look forward. Beckham is a good player, but he is not a god. Please give him more tolerance from the outside world, and he will repay England with actions.
"
As soon as Aldrich finished speaking, the scene fell silent.
In fact, reporters are just watching the excitement and don't take it too seriously. They fanned the flames in public opinion, causing many extreme fans in England to come to Beckham's house to insult and throw stones at the house. Beckham's temporary departure from England was to seek refuge.
The situation forced us to do nothing.
After the reporters dropped the topic of Beckham, they raised their heads and looked at Aldrich, waiting for him to reveal the answer to the mystery of this conference.
Aldridge cleared his throat and said calmly: "Today I am here to announce the transfer of several players. Millwall's signings are in progress and there is no comment for the time being. However, several players will transfer and leave.
"
The reporters were shocked.
A few players!
Millwall, this is the rhythm of supermarket opening!
Good guy, can't Ajax in England escape the fate of being hollowed out?
Aldridge said calmly: "Shevchenko transferred to AC Milan, the transfer fee is 18 million pounds, the deal has been reached."
Many reporters had guessed that Shevchenko would transfer. Shevchenko's abnormal emotional expression after winning the Champions League final was a sign of leaving the team.
"Trezeguet transfers to Juventus for £18 million."
The reporters were immediately surprised.
Damn, both forwards have been sold?
But then I thought about it, Trezeguet has won all the top honors of the club, and became the World Cup champion in the just-concluded World Cup. This kid is really lucky!
However, Millwall's selling situation is so surprising. Two of the three main forwards have gone. What about Larsson? Will he also leave?
"Barack transfers to Real Madrid for £15 million."
Barak?!
That German.
The reporters looked at each other in confusion. If Real Madrid buys Ballack, it might squeeze out Kalembu's position.
Ballack + Redondo + Seedorf, these three midfield combinations are really top-notch.
In fact, the outside world has been arguing about who should occupy the main midfield position of Millwall between Ballack and Pirlo, and this debate has remained deadlocked because each has its own strengths. Now the answer is out. Ballack left on his own initiative, and Pirlo is the main player.
No one can shake it.
Lampard? Even Fleet Street doesn't think local rookie Lampard can challenge Pirlo's status in the short term.
"Herguera moves to Real Madrid for £20m."
Is the Spanish centre-back leaving too?
Going to Real Madrid again, no wonder, the Spaniard returned to his hometown and joined a top club. Poor Southgate, watching his partners leave one after another, Stam left first, and now Helguera also
Gone.
"Capdevila moves to Deportivo for £12m."
The Spanish full-back also returned to his homeland?
Not to mention, at this stage, all La Liga teams are rich. Due to the broadcast rights war, La Liga clubs have a lot of money to enrich their lineups. When Real Madrid and Barcelona sell broadcast rights separately in the future, the income of other La Liga teams will plummet.
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Deportivo is ambitious. Not only did they invite Irueta in the summer, they also introduced many capable players in the transfer market, including Pauleta, Pablo, Romero, and now Capdevi.
La, if it can really be kneaded into shape, it should not be underestimated in the future.
The scene was silent as everyone was waiting for Aldrich to continue his announcement.
Aldridge showed his hands and said: "No, other players have already signed new contract extensions with the club."
After winning the Champions League, Millwall's revenue from Champions League bonus broadcast fees and commercial sponsorships will greatly increase in the new season. Therefore, Aldridge directly increased the overall salary of the first-team players by 30%. This is also his usual practice. It cannot be
I really hope the team’s salary is significantly higher than that of the wealthy teams.
After the gap is reached, we can talk to the players about a salary increase and contract renewal. In that case, Millwall will be very passive, both emotionally and in attitude. They will renew the contract early and give the players a salary increase. The players will be happy and the club will sleep peacefully. Even if
If a player wants to transfer, the contract is absolutely safe and the player can be sold at a good price.
The reporters took a pen and scratched a few times in their notebooks, and then came up with a surprising number.
Damn it, Millwall has made a net income of 83 million pounds since the start of this summer's transfer market!
You guys are making more money than the real Ajax!
Counting the transfer market revenue and expenditure in previous years, Millwall has made a net profit of more than 100 million in four years! (To be continued...)
