novelhk Chapter 490
Chapter 490
"Damn, luckily Blackburn is strong, otherwise we would have been overtaken by Manchester United."
In Li Shiguang's office, Simeone spat fiercely.
Just now.
Blackburn's home game against Manchester United ended, and the two sides tied 1:1.
Same as Leeds United.
Manchester United also failed to win this game.
The first and second places in the Premier League standings remain unchanged.
Leeds United ranked first with 84 points, and Manchester United followed closely with 83 points.
"Boss, it seems that your previous prediction was really correct. The ownership of the championship today will most likely have to wait until the final round of our home game against Manchester United to be decided." Simeone drank a sip of water and stood up from the sofa to get off work.
"Not just the league." Rivaldo shook his head. "Three days later is the second round of the match between Manchester United and Barcelona. If we can beat Chelsea, maybe they will be our opponent in the Champions League final."
"Ferreira, I can see that you hate Barcelona." Simeone rolled his eyes. "Your old club is not weak, are you so sure that Manchester United can beat them?"
"I don't hate them." Rivaldo said calmly, "It's just a normal analysis. From their game against Schalke 04, we can see that Barcelona can only get here this season. It's already the last gasp of a spent force."
"Yes, Ferreira makes sense." Li Shiguang also stood up from the sofa. He remembered the result of the match between Manchester United and Barcelona. The final winner was indeed Manchester United. "Let's see how Rijkaard arranges his troops... But in front of Ferguson... I think no matter how he arranges his troops, he will not get any good results at Old Trafford..."
The three of them walked out of the office chatting.
When they reached the stairs, Simeone and Rivaldo went downstairs, ready to go home after get off work. Li Shiguang did not go with them, but turned a corner and walked into Allen's office.
Allen was still working hard in the office.
If you want to say who is the hardest-working person in Leeds United, it is undoubtedly Allen. In addition to the team's training, all other big and small things are handled by Allen.
That's why Li Shiguang wanted to get Rijkaard to help Allen relieve work pressure.
In the entire club.
Only Li Shiguang and Simeone did not need to knock when entering Allen's office.
Li Shiguang did not need to, but Simeone was... thick-skinned.
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Hear the sound of the door opening.
Allen raised his head and saw that the person coming was Li Shiguang. He immediately put down his work and stood up from behind his desk: "Boss, why are you here? What's the matter?"
Li Shiguang leaned on the sofa, looked at Allen who ran to get him water, and stopped him: "Yes, there is something, no need to get water, I will leave after I finish talking."
Alan was not polite, put down the water cup in his hand and came over to sit down, waiting for Li Shiguang to talk.
"Two things, first, the Champions League semi-final between Manchester United and Barcelona will be in a few days. If Barcelona loses, you should contact Rijkaard as soon as possible and settle his affairs as soon as possible."
"Okay." Allen nodded and kept it in mind.
"The second thing." At this point, a familiar smirk climbed up the corner of Li Shiguang's mouth, "Cristiano's matter has been delayed for so long, I think it's time to give Ferguson some eye drops."
"Boss, what do you mean?" Allen was a little confused.
"Quote! After the game between Manchester United and Barcelona is over, make an offer to Manchester United directly!"
Hearing the word "quote" uttered by Li Shiguang, Allen's expression became a little excited.
Just like what Li Shiguang said just now.
The boss has been laying the groundwork for Cristiano for a long time.
Allen knows the whole process.
Since last year's Champions League final, Li Shiguang has been preparing to introduce the Portuguese. During this period, he has settled Fiorentino, Mendes, and even Cristiano's family.
Li Shiguang also talked to Cristiano privately, although the player himself has not explicitly agreed to join Leeds United.
But it has come to this point.
It's time to show the sword!
Allen suppressed his excitement and looked at Li Shiguang: "Boss, is this price in accordance with what you said before?"
"It depends on the situation." Li Shiguang rubbed his chin with his fingers, "If Manchester United wins, we will directly quote according to the previously agreed 85 million euros! If Manchester United does not win, then the quotation is 80 million euros. Don't forget to find two media and leak the news at that time."
Li Shiguang has long passed the time of living a stingy life.
Leeds UnitedIt is no longer the Leeds United of the past. For the current Leeds United, they have to do black shop business and make the best reputation in the world football!
Buying Ronaldo is undoubtedly a sure-win deal.
For this deal, Li Shiguang did not intend to break his promise.
If he said he wanted to make the Portuguese the most valuable player in the world, he had to make him the most valuable player in the world.
This kind of thing will give Ronaldo a sense of accomplishment, and it is also a publicity gimmick for Leeds United.
After all, who would not like a club that can pay such a high transfer fee and achieve results at the same time, whether it is a player or a fan?
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Wednesday night at 8:45.
The second round of the 2007-2008 Champions League semi-final, Manchester United VS Barcelona, kicked off on time at Old Trafford.
Li Shiguang and Rivaldo's predictions were correct.
Just thirteen minutes into the game, Scholes knocked on Valdes's goal with a fierce shot from outside the Barcelona penalty area, helping Manchester United take the lead at Old Trafford!
Today, Rijkaard sent out the frontcourt combination of Xavi, Deco, Messi and Eto'o.
But it was obvious.
Deco, who has been suffering from injuries this season, could not support Barcelona's attack.
Manchester United's offensive was fierce.
The successive attacks of Ronaldo, Nani and Berbatov forced Yaya Toure to devote more attention to defense.
With Xavi alone, Barcelona could not break through the back line formed by Carrick and Hargreaves.
Even though Rijkaard replaced Falcao, Henry and Gudjohnsen in the second half to strengthen the attack, it did not have any effect.
In this case.
Manchester United kept the score of 1:0 until the end.
As soon as the three minutes of stoppage time in the second half arrived, the referee Francisco immediately blew the whistle to end the game.
Manchester United defeated Barcelona with a total score of 1:0 in two rounds.
For the second consecutive year.
Reached the final of the European Champions League.
In two years.
Ferguson led Manchester United to this place for the second time.
Reached the Big Ear Cup!