novelhk Chapter 460
Chapter 460
Rijkaard couldn't believe his ears. He stared at Li Shiguang with wide eyes.
He paused for two or three seconds.
Then he turned his head and looked at Ferguson.
He saw that Ferguson was chatting with Ronaldo and didn't pay attention to him.
Rijkaard turned his head again, lowered his voice, and denied it in a somewhat anxious tone: "Li! Don't talk nonsense! There is no such thing!"
"Do you think I'm a fool? If not, why did you look over there just now?" Pointing at Ferguson, Li Shiguang ruthlessly exposed Rijkaard.
"That's not an ultimatum!" Seeing that Li Shiguang was unmoved, Rijkaard tried to explain, "We just talked about some things about the team..."
"Stop!"
Li Shiguang stretched out his hand to interrupt Rijkaard.
He was not interested in the content of the chat between Laporta and Rijkaard.
"Frank, I'm serious. If... I mean, if you are really fired by Barcelona, are you interested in changing jobs?"
When Li Shiguang said this, Rijkaard already understood what he meant.
He frowned and looked at Li Shiguang, his eyes full of questions.
Change jobs?
Be your assistant coach?
Rijkaard was a little confused by Li Shiguang.
I am the head coach who led Barcelona to win the Champions League. Isn't it a bit too contemptuous to let me be an assistant coach?
Li Shiguang saw Rijkaard's look and knew that he was wrong. He quickly explained: "It's not what you think. Leeds United is still short of a sports director. I think maybe this job that can keep you away from the disputes in the locker room is more suitable for you. Of course, the premise is that you have to be interested!"
Sports director! ?
After getting the answer, Rijkaard's eyes lit up!
This is indeed a direction he had never thought of.
Over the past year, the endless situations in Barcelona's locker room have already exhausted Rijkaard. If he really leaves Barcelona, perhaps the position provided by Li Shiguang is really a good choice!
Li Shiguang also noticed the changes in Rijkaard's face and knew that the Dutchman had been a little moved by what he said.
So he quickly struck while the iron was hot: "Frank, seriously consider my proposal... To be honest, if you join Leeds United, you will definitely become the darling of the media this summer!"
What does it mean?
Rijkaard didn't understand what Li Shiguang meant, and his eyes became strange again, but this time Li Shiguang didn't explain. After all, Rijkaard was not a member of Leeds United yet, and it was impossible for him to know that he was pursuing Ronaldo, such a heavy news!
Seeing that Li Shiguang had no intention of speaking again, Rijkaard stopped asking questions and just asked another question weakly.
"Li... I'm very curious. Laporta just talked to me this morning, but how do you know it when you are far away in England? Do you really know some mysterious oriental witchcraft as the media said?"
"Don't listen to the gossips revealed by those unscrupulous media." Li Shiguang blinked and gave an answer that surprised Rijkaard, "Actually, I guessed it!"
"Guessed it!?"
"Well, Frank... Laporta spent almost 100 million euros to strengthen the lineup last summer, in order to let Barcelona return to the top of Spain and Europe... But you also know that the situation of Barcelona is not optimistic so far in the season! I am also the owner of the club. I should know what Laporta thinks better than you..."
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Li Shiguang and Rijkaard did not chat for too long.
Especially when he noticed that Ferguson had ended the conversation with Ronaldo and turned his head to this side again, Li Shiguang consciously closed his mouth and just made a phone call gesture to Rijkaard with his right hand hidden under his head.
The three big guys chatted for a while.
The time finally came to five o'clock.
The host of the draw ceremony also walked onto the stage holding a transparent glass jar.
The eight balls that will be taken out of the glass jar one by one will determine the matchup of the quarterfinals of the 2007-2008 Champions League.
After a simple video recording from the group stage.
Today's draw guest, German Beckenbauer, walked onto the stage with a smile.
"What is he laughing at?" Ferguson was a little uncomfortable with Beckenbauer and complained.
Li Shiguang continued: "People don't have to worry about the upcoming quarterfinal draw, why can't they laugh?"
Ferguson was amused by Li Shiguang's words: "That's right, after all, Bayern Munich didn't even qualify for the Champions League this season, hahahahahaha."
While chatting.
Beckenbauer had already taken out the first ball from the glass jar. As he turned over the paper with the team name, the words written on the paper also appeared in real time on the big screen behind the stage.
Roma!
The first one to be drawn was the only one left in Serie A!
Next.
Schalke 04, Fenerbahce, and Arsenal were drawn.
Roma and Schalke 04 were in the upper half, while Fenerbahce and Arsenal were in the lower half.
Beckenbauer did not do any show effects on the stage. After putting the note with Arsenal on the table, he quickly reached into the glass jar again.
He stirred it vigorously.
He touched out the fifth ball, The one in the ball is Roma's opponent.
Three seconds later.
The answer is revealed.
On the big screen behind the stage, Manchester United was picked out, and they will become Roma's opponent in the quarterfinals.
Seeing this result.
Ferguson did not make any comments. First, the corners of his mouth shrank, and then a confident smile appeared on his face. It seems that the old Sir is quite satisfied with this draw.
The second one to be picked out is Barcelona, and their opponent is Schalke 04, the only seedling in the Bundesliga.
Seeing the name of Barcelona on the big screen.
Li Shiguang clearly felt that Rijkaard beside him exhaled lightly. His wish came true, and he did not draw the remaining Premier League Top three.
Next is the matchup in the lower half.
In fact, Li Shiguang wanted to draw Manchester United the most. In his opinion, he would meet with Ronaldo later. After the chat, he would kick Manchester United out of the Champions League as soon as possible, so that he could launch an offensive against Ronaldo earlier.
However, it seems that Li Shiguang's luck in the draw today is not very good. Not only did he not draw Manchester United, but Leeds United was also put in the lower half.
If you want to personally summarize Manchester United's Champions League journey, you have to lead the team to the final, and you have to pray that Manchester United can make it to the final as in memory!
Soon, the penultimate ball was taken out of the glass jar by Beckenbauer.
After opening the round ball.
Fenerbahce's opponent The hand appeared on the big screen. It was not Leeds United, but Chelsea led by Grant.
In this way, everyone knew the last ball without drawing it.
Leeds United will become Arsenal's opponent. The first Premier League derby in this season's Champions League knockout round is about to be staged.
It's also interesting to say.
If Chelsea can beat Fenerbahce, then the semi-finals in the lower half will be a showdown between two Premier League teams.
In the eyes of the English media, this is definitely a huge gimmick.
Li Shiguang, who was sitting in his seat, looked a little speechless.
At this time, he only had one thing to say.
Damn it! Am I playing in the Champions League or the Premier League!!!