Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 176 Qin Ming's Song! Fruitwood-Smoked Chicken Burger! Sneaker Endorsement! Champions League Draw Ceremony!
After the Arsenal vs. Liverpool match, Qin Ming was once again awarded the Player of the Year award.

But what people remember most vividly are not his two goals.

But it was in the confined space on the wing that he displayed his agile and graceful figure, facing three Liverpool players pressing him.

They were still discussing that scene even after the show ended.

On his way out of the North Stand, Bertrand Carlsen saw little Hannah and a boy who looked somewhat like him.

He stopped in his tracks, feeling uneasy.

"Uncle Bertrand, you're here too?"

But little Hannah had excellent eyesight and skipped over.

"Hmm, I think today's match will be really exciting. Are you guys going out for dinner later? I can give you some money."

Bertrand Carlsen clutched his shopping bag, somewhat unable to look at the boy.

"no need."

Louis, with curly hair and glasses, said coldly.

"This is the jersey I bought for you. It has the number 10 printed on it, Qin."

Bertrand Carlsen was interrupted by Luis before he could finish speaking, "My mom has already bought me a jersey."

Hannah noticed the awkward atmosphere between the two, so she reached out and took the shopping bags from Louis, saying with a smile, "I'll carry these for Louis. We need to catch the subway, so we'll be going now!"

She knew about the relationship between Bertrand and his son.

As Louise's best friend, she would often find Louise wearing an old hat in her daily life, the same one that Bertrand hung in the bar.

So she figured Louis probably didn't want this either.

"Thank you."

Bertrand Carlsen breathed a sigh of relief; he was really worried that he wouldn't be able to get the jersey sent.

He watched the two leave, and his mood brightened. Just like in the movies, whenever Arsenal beat Liverpool, he would encounter wonderful things.

"Having witnessed Qin's perfect performance and even greeting Louis, today has come to a perfect end."

Bertrand's steps became much lighter.

Many others shared his joy; in the Arsenal dressing room, Giroud was singing and dancing with abandon.

What song is it?

A song about Qin Ming, created by Arsenal fans, has recently gone viral on Twitter!
"He is our Chinese Striker!"

"He is our No. 10!"

"He plays for Arsenal in red and white!"

"Scoring goals is what he does best!"

"And he goes by the name of Qin Qin Qin!"

He is our Chinese striker, he is our amazing number 10!
He wore a red and white jersey and was the best Gunner!
Scoring goals is what he does best!

"Get hyped!" Qin Ming, holding the post-match MVP trophy, danced to the rhythm of the crowd.

Sanchez hesitated for a moment, then joined in.

The locker room was filled with laughter and joy as everyone cast aside their worries and enjoyed the happiness that victory brought.

Qin Ming was a little out of breath after jumping for a while; playing against Liverpool was too tiring.

"I'm not jumping anymore!" He waved his hand and sat down, leaning against the cool cabinet door, trying to calm his rapid breathing.

"It's a pity there was no hat trick today."

Cazorla felt sorry for Qin Ming.

"There's still a long way to go, I'll take my time, no rush."

Qin Ming put the trophy aside, took off his jersey, revealing his well-defined muscles.

"What if you get any more anxious?"

Giroud was speechless.

What does it mean to score four goals in three rounds of the Premier League?
Averaging 1.33 goals per game.

If they can maintain this level of performance, they're a shoo-in for the Golden Boot.

After all, last season's Premier League Golden Boot winner, Aguero, only scored 26 goals, a huge lead over second-placed Harry Kane with 21 goals.

"Believe me, the competition for the Premier League Golden Boot this year will be fiercer than ever, because Manchester City has the world's best assist provider."

Qin Ming laughed.

When he was at Wolfsburg, he never imagined that his biggest rival for the Golden Boot would not be the strikers, but a midfielder.

However, as the person who knows De Bruyne best, he knows how much support De Bruyne can provide to the forwards in midfield and how many opportunities he can create.

"The pressure is immense!" Qin Ming looked up at the glaring lights, his heart feeling as if it were on fire.

For him, the more difficult the task, the more interesting it is to do.

Just like climbing a mountain, after overcoming countless difficulties, you finally reach the summit, and the view there will definitely not disappoint your efforts.

"There are us too!"

Kirkland clenched his fist.

"You're not fighting alone!" Giru shouted back.

Qin Ming laughed even harder after hearing that.

at the post-match press conference.

"We still have a lot to adjust. Losing the game doesn't mean the end of the world, and Arsenal deserved the victory today."

"Qin? I've given him enough attention, but he always manages to create surprises. You could only say he's a player whose limits are unpredictable."

"It's only the beginning of the season, there's no point in talking about the championship."

Klopp finally stopped his verbal attacks and admitted his shortcomings.

He had actually thought about winning the championship in his first season and making history.

But after playing against Arsenal, he felt it was unrealistic.

But still the same sentence.

Everything is possible.

Who knows, they might suddenly transform and become a contender for the championship.

Klopp suddenly thought of Guardiola, the two of whom had been rivals for several years and had now both moved from the Bundesliga to the Premier League.

Who can lead the team to take the first important step?
Klopp doesn't want to admit defeat.

the other side.

"A season is very long. We have won the first three rounds, but there are still 35 games to go."

"Moreover, Liverpool's high pressing today caused us a lot of trouble."

"If it weren't for Qin's miraculous handling, we probably wouldn't have been able to score. But a good team can't rely on just one person. We still have a lot to improve, both in terms of tactics and individual performance."

Wenger told reporters this.

"During our open training day, we noticed that Qin's position has shifted towards the center. Does this mean he will switch to playing as an attacking midfielder in the future?" A reporter from The Sun actually asked a professional question.

"We don't have that plan at the moment, but Qin has the qualities to become an excellent attacking midfielder, and he can better utilize his technical characteristics in the middle."

"So we let him give it a try. Who can say what the future holds?"

Wenger did not reveal much information.

Actually, he discovered that Kirkland's partnership with Ramsey led to a lack of creativity in the backcourt.

But if Cazorla is moved to the back, there's no suitable candidate for the attacking midfield position, and Sanchez, Arteta, and Ramsey aren't quite right.

If I had to choose one, Ramsey would be the best.

But the consequences of forcing things are often not pleasant.

Therefore, Wenger wanted to cultivate Qin Ming, just like Messi is now, and give him some organizational and planning work.

Of course, this won't produce results overnight.

The Premier League standings have changed dramatically after the third round of matches.

1: Manchester City (goal difference +8, points 9)

2: Arsenal (goal difference +7, points 9)

3: Leicester City (goal difference +3, points 7)

4: Manchester United (goal difference +2, points 7)

Manchester City remain at the top of the table. The arrival of De Bruyne and the parachute arrival of Guardiola have made the Citizens stand out.

Sterling has been in a slump lately, missing several good opportunities in a row.

This really frustrated De Bruyne.

Why is there such a big difference between 40 million and 90 million?
English sports media outlets are firing on all cylinders.

Daily Star: The Bundesliga star has become the absolute core of Arsenal in just a few months since joining the team. He's like a sprite on the pitch, creating opportunities in ways that defy imagination! He has already earned the respect of Premier League fans with his phenomenal performances!
Sky Sports: He makes everything look so effortless, but few people in the football world have such skill. He reminds me of Ronaldinho, the football genius who retired early. I hope he can have a longer career at Arsenal and bring different surprises to the dull world of football!

The Times: Since Chinese player Qin Ming joined Arsenal, the Premier League's viewership in China has surged by 320%, and Arsenal jerseys have recently sold out, with both online and offline stores experiencing shortages!
The Sun: Wolfsburg's star duo scored against Courtois, and it's reported that the Belgian goalkeeper angrily threw a water bottle after the match, with shards hitting Hazard's face, causing Hazard to miss yesterday's training. He was also photographed by reporters entering and leaving Burger King, buying three wood-fired chicken burgers and adding double the amount of black pepper aioli!
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Qin Ming is still impressive; his performance was clearly superior in this clash of titans.
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[A player who excels in major competitions.]
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[Ninety million pounds is no joke; he was involved in all three goals, and his chip shots are just too powerful now.]
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[It can shoot from both the left and right sides, has tricky angles, and is fast; it's simply a goal-scoring weapon.]
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His technique also makes him prone to drawing fouls. If he continues like this, who will dare to foul him so easily?
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[Now, the best lineup is truly the best lineup.]
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[Sanchez played quite well today; he wasn't as selfish as before and knew how to cooperate with his teammates.]
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Everyone is making progress.
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[Champions League draw on August 27th, who will Arsenal draw?]
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Bring Bayern Munich and Barcelona over here!
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I just ordered from Burger King, following Hazard's menu. I was surprised to find that the wood-fired chicken burger with double black pepper aioli was really delicious.
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[I checked, and the wood-fired chicken burger only has 430 calories, making it the lowest calorie chicken burger in Burger King's lineup.]
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[I'm so upset! Hazard is injured and still eating a diet designed for weight loss.]
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[Did you guys overlook the double sauce? That stuff is a calorie explosion!]
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After finishing the match against Liverpool, Qin Ming took advantage of stretching to meet with Barnett the next day.

"Qin, I've finished negotiating the sneaker endorsement with them. Here are their terms. Take a look at them yourself."

Barnett pushed the tablet over.

Qin Ming picked it up and frowned as he carefully browsed through it. Barnett had found five companies: Adidas, Nike, and Puma, which goes without saying, and the other two were Umbro and Homer.

Actually, you don't need to look at the last two.

Its influence is too low.

Nowadays, various football awards, such as the French Ballon d'Or, take into account the commercial value of players in the selection criteria.

Therefore, when choosing a sponsor, you should choose one with strong financial backing.

in other words.

Qin Ming is well aware that collaborating with major brands will bring him more exposure and give him an edge in the fierce competition for brand value.

"Jonathan, do you have any suggestions?"

Qin Ming decided to listen to the opinions of professionals first.

"Then I'll tell you directly."

Barnett switched the tablet to the next page, which showed Puma's recent activities: "As far as I know, with the rapid rise of football fever worldwide, Puma's offensive in the football field is gradually unfolding."

"They have become sponsors of several Premier League teams and signed sponsorship contracts with several players, but they have not yet found a candidate for their top-tier endorsement."

“I had dinner with their European regional head a few days ago and learned that their subsequent investment will only increase, and they even want to become a new sponsor of the Premier League.”

"And the conditions they can offer you are the best."

Barnett didn't do this just because he was paid by Puma; he and Qin Ming were partners in a common interest.

With Adidas sponsoring Messi and Nike sponsoring Ronaldo, it's incredibly difficult for newcomers to stand out.

Instead of competing with them for resources that provide a stable base, it's better to partner with the third-largest sports brand.

Let's work together to make it bigger and stronger.

That would maximize profits and also fit Qin Ming's current situation.

what's the situation?
young.

He has plenty of time to build his influence.

"Okay, I'll think about it. This is no small matter."

Qin Ming nodded.

Such a sponsorship contract is too significant; it's not something that can be done simply by him nodding in approval. Many other factors need to be considered.

“They’re the ones who are anxious,” Barnett said with a knowing smile.

The better Qin Ming performs, the more valuable this contract becomes.

After all, in the world of football, money is easy to come by, but players are hard to find.

How many truly top-tier players have emerged over the years?

"I also have a few other smaller endorsements. I'll shoot some commercials and participate in a few events when I have some free time."

Barnett continued.

That's one of the advantages of being in London: it's Europe's largest financial center, and major brands have branches there.

"OK!" Qin Ming nodded.

Two days before the match against Newcastle, Qin Ming accompanied Wenger to Monaco.

This year's Champions League draw was held here.

The Europa League draw and awards ceremony will be held tomorrow, also at the Grimaldi Conference Centre.

So he has to stay here for another day.

Fortunately, Monaco is not far from London, and there are direct flights from Nice Airport to London.

It will take about two hours to get there.

Two men in suits stepped out of the car, immediately attracting the attention of reporters.

Wow! The nearby fans also erupted in excitement, raising their phones to take pictures.

After Qin Ming joined Arsenal for a record-breaking transfer fee, he became one of the most popular players in world football.

In addition, his unforgettable style has earned him countless fans in a short period of time.

Qin Ming was still a little uncomfortable wearing a suit, feeling somewhat restricted. He raised his arm to adjust it, "Why are we the first to appear?"

"We're a second-tier team this season, so..."

Wenger shrugged, not really bothered.

Well, Qin Ming accepted reality. Sure enough, the hierarchy in football is very strict, with the order of appearance just like that of celebrities.

(End of this chapter)