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Chapter 248 My Uncle, the Football King (Please Subscribe)

"Uncle Deyan, how did you manage to win seven championships?"

Schmeichel gestured and asked, "Isn't this difficult? Did you think about it at the beginning of the season?"

Lu Deyang smiled and patted Casper's head, saying, "Yes, I thought about it at the beginning of the season. When your goal is the championship, you will work hard for that goal. Even if you don't achieve it in the end, you will still achieve good results. Your achievements are determined by your goals, understand?"

Peter Schmeichel explained with a laugh, "People with high goals are more likely to succeed, kid."

He was pleased to hear what Lu Deyang said to his son.

As a player who has experienced hardship, he doesn't want his son to have low goals and just drift through life. He can now provide his son with all the help he needs to learn various skills.

With such good conditions, one should be more outstanding than the average person.

Kasper nodded, though it was unclear whether he understood.

After celebrating for a while, Lu Deyang was called away by Ferguson to attend a press conference.

The old Scottish man was not about to let go of the opportunity to kick a man when he was down.

Asenio sat there by himself.

The Real Madrid manager looked horribly pale.

However, he still nodded at Ferguson.

He probably realized he would likely be dismissed.

As Lu Deyang and Ferguson took their seats, the reporters couldn't wait to start asking questions.

Today's Champions League match is generating so much buzz.

"Mr. Ferguson, do you have any other goals next?"

"What are Manchester United's next transfer targets, Alex?"

"Will you and the princess get married, Deyang?"

"If Manchester United were to receive an award, would you go to Dejan?"

"Would you choose to retire immediately, Mr. Ferguson?"

"Which Real Madrid players do you think could play for Manchester United today, Dejan?"

"..."

Arsenio was simply ignored.

This must be the most tragic Real Madrid manager in history.

However, Ferguson still politely gestured for the other person to speak first.

Under these circumstances, Arsenio probably wouldn't want to sit in the press conference for long.

The coach said, "The biggest reason for the team's loss is me. I will resign from the club voluntarily. That's all I want to say."

He then got up and left the press conference.

Ferguson then pulled over the microphone and said, "It was a great game. I don't know how to describe it. Football is fucking terrible."

"Alex, you're very excited, but you won't have the chance to surpass your achievements in the future, so are you considering retirement?" a reporter asked.

Ferguson wasn't angry. Instead, he nodded and said, "Yes, I will consider it. You know, I've worked for many years, from my playing days until now, and my wife has always been there to support me. So, considering retirement and returning to family life isn't a shameful topic. I owe her a lot."

boom--

The reporters had just asked casually.

Unexpectedly, Ferguson is actually considering retirement.

Lu Deyang didn't find it strange.

The Fergusons have a really good relationship, but the old man probably won't be able to retire.

He's not the kind of person who can stay idle. He still has enough energy for now, and the kind of retirement life of going home to watch TV and occasionally going out to gamble on horse races is too early for him.

Realizing one's self-worth is also a very important key.

"So who do you think would be the best to replace you?"

Would you recommend a new manager to Manchester United?

Will you be coaching the national team next?

"..."

The reporters bombarded him with questions.

Ferguson quickly smiled and pressed his palm down, saying, "It's just an idea right now, and it's too early to discuss it. I will seriously consider whether to retire, but the probability of that is not high. After all, I am still very young, and I still have some opponents to deal with."

"Alex, who is this opponent you're talking about? Is it Wenger?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

Ferguson said with a somewhat complicated expression, "The Frenchman is indeed a bit of a problem, but he needs to prove himself as a title contender before he can be a match for Manchester United."

"Mr. Ferguson, could you tell me which positions Manchester United needs to strengthen right now?"

the reporter asked.

"The team definitely needs to bring in some new players," Ferguson nodded and said. "If I were still the manager of Manchester United, the team would bring in two or three new players in the summer. Even though our squad is already good, we need fresh blood to stimulate the team and let the players know that they need to compete for a starting position, which is very important. As for positions, I think one winger, one defender, and one midfielder are the positions I want to strengthen."

Ferguson made no secret of his direction in player recruitment.

Otherwise, the reporters wouldn't give up so easily.

It's estimated that rumors of Manchester United signing Premier League players for these positions will surface soon.

Lu Deyang was curious whether the old man would try to poach West Ham.

Ferdinand, Lampard, and Joe Cole perfectly fit the positions he needs to strengthen.

Judging from their abilities and future potential, these three individuals are quite promising.

The reporter continued to inquire about the detailed list.

Ferguson couldn't possibly answer that question.

Finding that they couldn't get anything out of Ferguson, the reporters turned their attention to Lu Deyang.

"Dejan, will you and the princess get married? She celebrated with Manchester United as a family member again today?"

the reporter asked.

Lu Deyang pulled over the microphone and said, "I don't really like discussing my private life, but my situation is a bit special, and I think your question is malicious..."

Many reporters laughed along with him.

Lu Deyang continued, "Marriage is not a guarantee for love. I'm sure you've seen many news reports about players getting divorced. Of course, there are also couples like Mr. Ferguson and his wife who stay together. So, marriage is not the most important thing. The most important thing is to maintain passion. If you don't believe me, you can ask the French. They are known as the most romantic people, but the French don't get married very often."

Another uproar ensued at the scene.

The reasons why the French don't get married are actually quite clear to everyone.

The main problem is that the cost of divorce is too high.

But there's no way to talk about these things.

The recent resurgence of the feminist movement in Europe has led to a corresponding decline in marriage rates.

Whoever brings this up, the newspaper office will be burned down by radical groups tomorrow.

"Dejan, which teams do you think will pose a challenge to Manchester United next season?"

the reporter asked.

Arsenal.

Lu Deyang said directly.

Ferguson couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"So who do you think will win the European Championship?"

one reporter asked.

"I don't have much of an opinion on who will win the championship, but I feel that a few teams have a chance, such as Italy, England, the Netherlands, and Germany. The champion should be one of these four teams," Lu Deyang said. "The Czech Republic and Portugal are also good choices."

"You mentioned 6 out of 16 teams, which is quite likely. And don't you have high hopes for the French team?"

A French journalist asked.

Lu Deyang shook his head and said, "Eric Cantona is my friend, and I know his ability very well. It's hard for me to be optimistic about France's future if they don't include Eric."

boom--

"Are you saying that the French team didn't win because they didn't bring Cantona?"

"So what do you think of Papin? Who's stronger, him or Cantona?"

"Of all the teams you mentioned, which one has the best chance of winning the championship?"

After the Champions League final, reporters' attention was focused on the European Championship.

Lu Deyang thought about it for a moment and decided that if he wanted to support it, he should support it to the end.

He said, "Eric is an excellent number 9.5, and he also has the function of a number 9. If he partners with Djorkaeff, it will be very effective. But the French team's attacking line is currently lacking in variety. Even though their midfield is excellent, there are still some problems with the forwards. You can see what I said after the European Championship. Both Germany and Italy have more reasonable lineups than them."

The reporters had even more questions.

They're all related to the European Championship.

After all, Lu Deyang's assessment of the Czech Republic displeased Spanish and French journalists.

Ferguson tapped the table and said, "Today's press conference is for the Champions League final, not the European Championship. You consulted Dejan without paying, so you're talking too much."

Lu Deyang smiled and nodded.

Although making predictions and offering assessments of the European Championship will appear in the newspapers.

But Lu Qiuwang is never short of popularity.

On the contrary, talking too much can easily offend people.

Lu Qiuwang's success in playing football relies entirely on avoiding offending anyone and having many brothers.

This does not align with the principles of life of the King of Land.

"Dejan, can you tell me the secret to today's thrashing of Real Madrid?"

the reporter asked.

Lu Deyang said, "There's no secret. The coach made all the preparations, and we played strictly according to the tactics, so we won. Manchester United's squad isn't much stronger than Real Madrid's, but Mr. Ferguson is undoubtedly the best coach in the world, it's that simple."

Upon hearing this, Ferguson laughed so hard his eyes almost closed.

The same words can have different effects depending on who says them.

Lu Deyang is widely recognized as the best player.

"So where do you think Real Madrid went wrong, besides the coaching staff?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

"Perhaps because this is Rome, not Madrid?"

Lu Deyang countered with a question.

Another burst of laughter followed.

Ferguson said, "We're going to celebrate now, so that's all for this press conference."

Upon hearing this, the reporters groaned in despair.

However, Ferguson got up on his own.

He knew that if he showed even the slightest weakness, the reporters would immediately start asking questions again.

Lu Deyang got up and left with Ferguson.

When the two arrived at the locker room, it was quite lively.

Many players sat there shirtless and sang, while the rest sprayed champagne wildly.

The locker room erupted in noise again when the two returned.

Gary Neville immediately moved quietly behind Ferguson.

Unfortunately, the old man was quite perceptive. He glanced back and startled Gary Neville, who was holding a champagne bottle, so much that he sat down on the ground.

"Let's go, the team has booked a hotel, let's continue celebrating."

Ferguson said.

The first-team players then began to change their clothes.

It's the same hotel we stayed at before, but this time the banquet hall has prepared drinks in advance.

Many other club legends and players who were watching the game received invitations. At this point, Manchester United wasn't short of money, so they didn't cut back on the food provided in the canteen like they did later.

A championship celebration is a great occasion to expand your network.

It's like how people always say that Real Madrid or other clubs have influence in Europe.

To gain influence, you need to frequently organize events, invite UEFA executives to participate, and have club legends run for UEFA positions.

There is no other way.

It's not that good results automatically give you influence or that UEFA will give you special treatment. In Europe, relationships matter too.

Even PSG later on, relationships were built by spending money. "Is that Di Stefano? What's he doing here?"

Redondo asked, somewhat surprised.

After all, Real Madrid suffered a crushing defeat.

"Di Stéfano almost came to play for Manchester United, and since the legends have all retired, he shouldn't be criticized by the newspapers."

Bruce said with a smile.

After the Munich air disaster, Real Madrid almost sent Stefano to Manchester United.

The two clubs had a good relationship in the early days.

Stefano also saw them, walked over with his cane and said, "Congratulations, you played very well today."

Bruce immediately smiled awkwardly and said, "Thank you for the compliment."

Stefano didn't seem to care, and instead looked at Lu Deyang and said, "I knew this day would come after you rejected Real Madrid several times. Sanz is very angry now."

Lu Deyang laughed, then immediately took a step back and said, "Will the Mafia cause me trouble?"

Stefano smiled and shook his head.

This is no secret.

Like the Italian prime minister, many important figures like to use the Mafia to help them handle certain matters.

At this moment, Beckenbauer, holding a wine glass, leaned over and said, "Does Real Madrid want to poach Dejan? If they make an offer, let me know, and I'll definitely convince Bayern."

"Bayern Munich can't afford that much money."

Stefano said directly.

“Maybe an exception will be made,” Beckenbauer said with a wink and a smile.

He and Stefano were old acquaintances.

We often meet at various events after retiring.

They didn't have many opportunities to face each other during their playing days; when Stefano retired, Beckenbauer had just resigned from his insurance company.

"A pretty girl is coming, we should move aside."

"Stefano suddenly said."

A group of people turned their heads in response.

Beckenbauer laughed and said, "Maybe they've come to see me. The old man deserves his own spring."

Many Manchester United players were surprised by his comment.

Legendary football stars are easily mythologized subconsciously.

The old emperor was also a romantic figure.

Lu Deyang glanced at it and confirmed that it was the Elf Queen.

Blanchett's face is too rugged, even though she's only debuting now.

"I'm Kate, an actress. Hello."

Blanchett said.

Beckenbauer looked into her eyes and said, "Do you want to talk to Dejan? Then we'll be leaving."

“Of course not, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Beckenbauer,” Blanchett said. “When I was a child, my father always said you were the best player.”

"Alright, but I won't take that seriously. The British wouldn't say that about me."

Beckenbauer said with a smile.

The closer we get to World War II, the more intense the confrontational sentiment becomes.

"That's not necessarily true, after all, some great players have transcended national borders."

Lu Deyang said.

Beckenbauer smiled even more broadly.

He patted Stefano on the shoulder and said, "Let's go, don't disturb the young people's conversation."

Stefano was helped away by him.

Although Jin Jiantou was no longer in a wheelchair, his health was not very good at this time.

Seeing this, Gary Neville and his group walked to the side.

Bruce said, "I guarantee that woman wants to sleep with Dejan."

“We know without you saying it, she became famous after sleeping with Dejan!” Gary Neville said with a sneer.

Manchester United players are very familiar with this stuff.

George Best was a good example back then.

Shortly after Blanchett left, Lu Deyang came over.

Gary Neville asked, somewhat surprised, "She left you a room key?"

"No, just getting to know each other."

Lu Deyang said.

Gary Neville glanced instinctively between Lu Deyang's legs and said, "Is there something wrong with your body?"

"Get lost."

Lu Deyang laughed and scolded, "Not my type, is that not good enough?"

"He's a celebrity, after all. If it were Lee, he would have already booked a hotel room," Neville said with some regret.

Blanchett's career has only seen average development.

However, she was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress quite early on, so she can be considered a big star.

"I have something to do tonight."

Lu Deyang said.

The group immediately chuckled.

Lu Deyang didn't care.

After staying for a while, I went back to my room.

Monica and the princess were clearly not idle.

In the sweltering summer, even with air conditioning, they chose to wear as little clothing as possible to cool down, and even so, the two of them still sweated quite a bit.

"Want to take a shower?"

The princess asked.

"Let's go together."

Lu Deyang nodded and said.

He didn't even take a shower after the match.

The hotel bathtub wasn't very big; it was still a bit cramped for three people.

During the activity, the water in the bathtub was like ocean waves, constantly lapping against the edge of the tub.

Both girls were clearly very excited today.

While in Rome, he staged a Cleopatra performance for Lu Deyang.

As the governor, Lu Deyang was busy until dawn before letting the two girls go to sleep.

He habitually opened the system and, sure enough, saw a new notification.

Having successfully won seven titles, you have conquered the world of football. Your next goal is naturally to become a club president, a necessary step for any great player. Once you own a club, you will have accomplished your mission.

Gain the skills [Juanito Spirit] and [Real Madrid Five Eagles].

Skill - Juanito Spirit: Improves your defensive focus to a certain extent. When you commit a malicious foul, there is a high probability that the media and fans will recognize your fighting spirit, thus making your punishment lighter.

What the hell!

If this skill were given to Keane or Pepe, many players in the football world would probably retire prematurely.

It's just fortunate that Lu Qiuwang has good character.

If this player were a foul-prone individual, this skill could send several players into early retirement every season.

Skills – Real Madrid Five Eagles: In the club you coach, there will definitely be five young players from the same youth academy who can become the team's starters or rotation players.

Lu Deyang: ...

He had just thought the "Juanito spirit" was outrageous enough.

I never expected such an outrageous skill.

If he were to coach Porto, wouldn't they sell him off like crazy?
This skill is unparalleled, regardless of which team he coaches.

I don't know if this group is from a few years ago, or a group of people around the same age.
Each batch of youth training has several cornerstones. Putting aside other factors, they can almost enable a club to provide more than half of the national team's main players without spending money on player recruitment, just like Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

This is quite a terrifying thing.

If you're lucky, you might end up in the New Five Eagles or Class 92.

Moreover, at most, a batch of players is only 5 years apart, and if this batch doesn't work out, there will be another batch.

With this skill, the team he coaches will never fall into decline.

When Liverpool were in a slump, it was Gerrard, Carragher, and a few others who helped them.

This skill is simply outrageous.

Keep reading.

[Your good brother Kasper Schmeichel received a gift from fate]

As the son of a professional player and also a youth academy product, Kasper Schmeichel understands the difficulty of becoming a seven-time champion. After Manchester United achieved their seventh title, the young goalkeeper is full of confidence for the future and firmly believes that all dreams can be realized through hard work.

Kasper Schmeichel once thought Lee Sharp, who frequently dated TV presenters, was incredibly cool—every presenter on TV was his ex-girlfriend. But after Manchester United won seven trophies, Schmeichel felt he should have bigger ambitions. Sharp's girlfriends could only be on TV; his girlfriends should at least be on the big screen.

With this goal in mind, Kasper worked even harder and performed exceptionally well in Manchester United's youth team, attracting the attention of the media at a young age. Kasper's good relationships with Manchester United's first-team players were primarily for Cantona's film industry connections.

According to Cantona, the young Casper knew many French actresses and even had some romantic encounters with them. However, winning a European award could not satisfy Casper's ambition.

Even if he can't become the next George Best, he hopes his girlfriends will be just as good. However, playing football in Europe is his biggest constraint, preventing him from meeting American actresses. In this situation, Kasper Schmeichel can only set his sights on European actresses who haven't yet ventured into Hollywood.

Sometimes he would ask for your advice. Although you didn't approve of his idea of ​​finding a girlfriend based on future prospects, you still gave him some suggestions. Casper always managed to seize opportunities to date girls before they became famous. Because of this, The Sun thought he had great taste and even gave him the nickname "Hawk-Eye Man".

Some girls believe that Kasper is lucky, and that dating him brings good fortune. That's why Kasper is very popular among European actresses; after all, dating him is like a ticket to an Oscar.

This situation caught him off guard, turning him from the proactive party into the reactive one. More than ten times the number of girls wanted to date him. You advised him to think things through calmly, but Kasper still succumbed to the situation, causing his career to decline rapidly.

Unable to secure a starting position, Kasper decided to retire and founded a talent agency specializing in female celebrities. You invested in him and introduced him to some resources. He was very talented in this area, and with your help, Schmeichel's company quickly became one of the most important talent agencies in Europe and America. Kasper Schmeichel also became a figure like Hugh Hefner, representing many outstanding actors and singers.

As the company grew, the awards won by the spy agency's clients increased, making resources the most crucial issue. After all, there's overlap in resources among top female stars, and if this problem couldn't be resolved, internal strife within the company would escalate. Fortunately, you have abundant resources and managed to sign a Schmeichel-man artist to become the global ambassador for Monica Burger for a record-breaking price, thus resolving the issue.

In 2027, leveraging its female stars for a bundled marketing campaign, the company garnered 11 Oscar nominations. More importantly, the film achieved enormous success despite lacking any political correctness. Producer Kasper Schmeichel, standing on the awards stage, said: "My success is inspired by Manchester United's seven-trophy winning streak. Back then, I knew that as long as you work hard, success will eventually come. My success is entirely due to my own efforts, and with some help from Uncle Dejan..."

[Acquired Skills: My Uncle the King of Football, The Man with Hawk-Eye]

Skill – My Uncle, the Football King: When you strive to develop in a certain field, it's easy to attract the attention, advice, and connections of influential figures within that field, and to gain their assistance. (That's what having many friends is like.)
Skill - Eagle Eye Man: When observing a target, you are more likely to discover their strengths, and under your guidance, the players you sign are more likely to develop their potential.

Two more skills.

Kasper is a pretty good kid.

Especially with this "Hawk-Eye Man," coupled with the "Real Madrid Five Hawks," there was no shortage of players when Lu Guowang was coaching.

Seeing this, Lu Deyang even considered whether he should actually buy a team himself to make money.

Given the state of football, selling 100 to 200 million euros a year is not a problem.

But it's just a thought.

This amount of money is far less than what you'd make in finance or the internet industry; there's no need for someone to become a human trafficker in the football world.

He could definitely coach after retiring.

Even if he doesn't become a coach, serving as a youth training director would be a good option.

The quality of youth training players is guaranteed.

After checking again and finding no other clues, Lu Deyang lay down to sleep.

He was also somewhat tired after two consecutive high-intensity matches.

While the Manchester United players were still dreaming, reports about the Champions League final were everywhere, dominating the headlines of almost every newspaper.

Gazzetta dello Sport wrote: "In the final in Rome, we witnessed the biggest score difference in Champions League history, which also shows that even Real Madrid has no way to deal with Dejan. Whether it is Sampdoria or Manchester United, it is Dejan who is stronger, not these two teams. We suspect that even if Dejan goes to Turin, he can lead them to suppress Juventus and successfully restore their former glory."

The Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport wrote: "Dejan mentioned six teams that could win the European Championship, including Italy. Italy's strength is undeniable; we won the title a few years ago and will strive for it again this time. However, compared to Italy, which Dejan mentioned, it seems more like they're playing in the Premier League to give the British a break. Their strength doesn't deserve the title, let alone the laughable idea of ​​'football going home'."

Tuttosport: "Ferguson has no interest in Real Madrid players; Manchester United's squad is far superior to Real Madrid's."

The Times published an interview with Bobby Charlton, in which the Manchester United legend said: "I was sitting in the stands, very excited and very sad. Sad because I couldn't play with a player as great as Dejan. Yes, Dejan is better than me, George, and others. When he decides to use speed to finish the game, Real Madrid's loss is inevitable. We could see that every time Dejan started, he was a threat. Even when we were young, we couldn't stop a player like that. England should be glad they don't have to face Dejan in the European Championship."

Instead of writing any gossip this time, The Sun published a photo of Galliani having dinner with Manchester United chairman Edwards, writing: "AC Milan's new head is clearly very interested in bringing Dejan back to Italy..."

(End of this chapter)