Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 202 Puma's exorbitant sponsorship fee! Chelsea's fanatical fan, De Vrij! Another victory over Everton!
Taking advantage of the free time before playing Everton.

Qin Ming and Barnett met with Puma's Global Director of Sports Marketing and Sports Licensing.

John Adamson.

"Qin, I've wanted to see you for a long time, but I haven't had the chance."

John Adamson is very enthusiastic.

Despite being a major international brand, Puma still plays a minor role compared to industry giants like Nike.

Top-tier resources are extremely rare.

They don't have the ability to create classic products like Adidas.

Everyone in Biao was very anxious and wanted to break the current situation.

That's why they set their sights on Qin Ming.

“Our requirements are very simple.” Barnett looked at Qin Ming and then slowly began to speak with a smile.

The sponsorship fee is £1400 million per year, and they also help Qin Ming register his personal brand and launch a brand new product line, making the relationship between the two parties more than just a sponsorship.

Cooperation.

Qin Ming has a clear plan for the future. He knows that it is impossible to achieve true financial freedom by relying solely on sponsorships, salaries, and bonuses.

Only by creating a massive brand centered around oneself can this be achieved.

That's when you could really make money while lying down.

Moreover, his goal was not only to make money, but also to increase his influence.

After all, the Golden Globe Award is his goal for a long time to come.

“Global Brand Ambassador. We have other requirements because the head office's vision for future products is to become a sports brand active in the fashion industry.”

John Adamson did not refuse.

Before he arrived, both teams had held at least ten rounds of talks, and a clear boundary had already been drawn for all the conditions.

"So Qin, you need to take on the role of brand creative director, but this is just a title and you don't need to do anything."

John Adamson continued, his arms crossed.

What does Puma value most right now?
Market reaction.

What changes will occur in their popularity and sales after they partner with Qin Ming?
The Volkswagen Group provided a template that could be copied.

Currently, Qin Ming is a rising star in the football world, and he also possesses a unique style.

Whenever his name appears in the tags, the number of views inevitably increases significantly.

Qin Ming now ranks among the top five in the sports world in terms of the number of followers on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Although there is still a gap between them and players like Taylor Swift, Cristiano Ronaldo, Katy Perry, and Serena Gomez.

But his professional career has only been going on for a little over a year.

John Adamson then recalled Oakley's brands, which are now gradually becoming trendsetters in their respective categories.

This deal shouldn't be a loss.

Moreover, Qin Ming's experience in the Chinese market has proven that Puma and Volkswagen have completely different attributes; one is a high-value fixed asset, while the other is a low-value apparel product.

It's obvious which one is easier to buy.

He believes that if Qin Ming maintains his form, or even gets better and better, he will be able to achieve great success.

Puma's market share in China will surpass that of Adidas and Nike within five years.

"We'll have the team discuss the specific details later."

John Adamson had already accepted Barnett's terms.

"In addition, we recently had a crossover collaboration with Robin Rihanna Fenty, which I believe you all know about, right?"

"At that time, Qin, you will need to partner with her to shoot a few sets of commercials and attend our new product launch in London."

John Adamson added.

"Rihanna, right?" Qin Ming didn't expect such a bombshell to come right off the bat.

Is this just giving myself free traffic?

It's worth noting that American singer Rihanna is very famous, an undisputed superstar.

Two years ago, she won all the awards in the R&B category at the Billboard Music Awards.

Qin Ming also listens to her songs often.

Especially the song "Umbrella," which I often listen to on repeat.

She's popular not only in the music industry but also in the fashion world, especially in the European and American modeling scene.

The New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017.

Her influence in the media even surpassed that of her direct rival, Kanye West.

"Also, our team of brand ambassadors will be expanding this year, with Kylie Jenner, Liu Wen, and Cara Delevingne joining us."

John Adamson expressed his determination to make Puma a leading brand.

"Then let the two teams discuss the details further," Qin Ming nodded.

Upon hearing this, Barnett breathed a sigh of relief.

He spent more than two months preparing for his Puma endorsement.

Now I finally have a feeling that something big is about to happen.

If Qin Ming's shoe brand is finalized, and combined with Puma's promotional plan, he can be sure that in less than two years, Qin Ming's influence will rival that of Cristiano Ronaldo, and may even expand to a wider audience.

That's right.

He hopes that Qin Ming will not only develop in the sports circle, but also expand his influence to become a celebrity in many fields around the world.

What would it feel like to build such a business empire?
Barnetta rubbed his hands together, eager to get started.

The next day, Qin Ming met with Cara Delevingne, who was in London, and posted several blog posts to promote the London press conference for Christmas.

"I heard you're a Chelsea fan?"

After filming ended, Qin Ming looked across at the other side.

A tall, well-proportioned woman with a unique and outstanding temperament, and blonde hair.

What's most striking is her sharp eyebrows.

"Yes, I was sitting in the Stanford Bridge box not long ago and witnessed firsthand how you provoked us."

DeVayi gave a half-smile.

"That's not my fault, Chelsea fans are all a bit crazy."

Qin Ming noticed Cara Delevingne's hostility and didn't hold back.

Although this woman is beautiful, she's not his type.

Are you deliberately trying to pique my interest?

DeVayi is a lunatic too.

Although she was born into a wealthy family, her mother's depression, isolation from classmates, movement disorders, and other factors led her to develop depression at the age of 16.

Only through unconventional words and actions could she feel a little better.

"I'm not interested in you, and you look too aggressive. I prefer gentle women."

Qin Ming looked at Cara Delevingne and retorted mercilessly, "Besides, you're five or six years older than me, so don't even think about an old cow eating young grass."

"By the way, I know you're gay, but I have no feelings for lesbians."

Whether he's interested in DeVille is another matter.

First of all, he doesn't know how to play those childish tricks or use those clumsy methods to attract girls.

This is an insult to myself.

DeVai remained silent, staring calmly at Qin Ming, making Qin Ming feel uneasy.

Is he going to have a public meltdown?

That woman is really capable of doing it.

He was a little scared.

Suddenly, Delevingne reached out and ruffled her blonde hair, then rubbed her eyebrows, before making a face at Qin Ming. "How about this?"

"Like the tramps of Whitechapel."

Qin Ming breathed a sigh of relief.

It's scary.

When he saw Delevingne pick up a hamburger, he instinctively and kindly reminded her, "Don't you models have to control your weight?"

"If you gain weight, just lose it. Why make such a fuss?"

Delevingne puffed out her cheeks and took a big bite.

"But I forgot to tell you that it was my healthy meal, and it didn't have any sauce in it."

Qin Ming didn't care that his lunch had been taken away.

"No wonder it tastes so bad. You athletes have it so tough. You must suffer a lot every day!"

DeVai didn't waste any food, chewing it heartily as he muttered.

"I think I should be happier than you."

Qin Ming stood up and turned around. Sunlight shone from behind him, making his smile appear hazy.

It seems to contain a love for football?

As Devialet pondered this, she became lost in thought.

The intense emotions of depression, anxiety, and self-hatred overwhelmed me like a tidal wave. The feeling was so painful that I would bang my head against a tree, trying to knock myself unconscious.

This was her inner monologue.

and also.

She couldn't remember ever laughing like that before.

It seems she wasn't smiling this happily even on the day she first stepped onto the runway, was it?

She is proud of her achievements.

But there was no genuine joy.

The depression she had never been cured of brought her not only depression, but also deep-seated fear and inexpressible emotions.

Many images flashed through Delevingne's mind.

A radiant smile, the fervor after scoring a goal, the frustration of conceding a goal, and so on.

Is this the real emotion she wants to experience?

But what she really wanted to know was how to achieve that kind of smile.

I'm going crazy thinking about it.

After Qin Ming's figure disappeared into the distance, she swallowed the dry hamburger in her mouth, took out her phone, and made a call.

"Honey, let's break up."

"Why?"

"My romantic orientation seems to have changed."

The silence on the other end of the phone was deafening.

It took Anne Clark a while to come to her senses. "Pah! What a scumbag!"

After hanging up the phone, DeVai muttered to himself.

"A gentle woman like Emilia Clarke? Or like Audrey Hepburn?"

2015 10 Month 25 Day.

The 10th round of the Premier League has begun.

Arsenal vs. Everton.

Emirates Stadium.

The match has reached the 26th minute.

The score remained 0-0, with neither side scoring.

"Mertesacker's injury has made Arsenal's defense a little unstable."

"However, the other players are in good form. Although the Gunners lost to PSG in the Champions League midweek, they have been performing very well in the league."

"In terms of attack, Qin Ming has scored 9 goals in 9 games, currently ranking first in the Premier League top scorer list, with a 2-goal gap behind second-placed Aguero."

"Defensively, Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech has made 32 successful saves this season, ranking 4th in the Premier League, and his save percentage of 82.1% ranks 1st in the Premier League."

"By the way, it was Wenger's 66th birthday a few days ago, but he didn't choose to celebrate, probably because of the loss to PSG."

"But if we can win today, I suppose we'll be in the mood to celebrate our birthdays, right?"

As Zhan Jun watched Arsenal gradually take control of the game, he thought that a goal should come soon.

really.

The match was in its 36th minute.

Facing his old rival Coleman, Qin Ming flicked the ball with his left foot, creating space before cutting laterally towards the center.

A classic curling shot from the right position!
Everton goalkeeper Howard was prepared and made a diving save to keep the ball in front of the goal.

Giroud didn't manage to get one at 2 PM either.

When Stones cleared the ball, he clearly overthought it and was a beat too slow.

*Thud!* Qin Ming didn't stand still after his finesse shot; instead, he immediately rushed into the penalty area, which gave him an opening.

"Bring it to you!"

Qin Ming snatched the ball from Stones' feet and poked it into the net before Howard could get into position.

"Yeah!!!" Tens of thousands of Arsenal fans in the stadium erupted in enthusiastic cheers when they saw the referee point to the center circle.

Everything is back on track!
In the past, Arsenal would always slump for a period of time after losing a crucial match.

But it's been adjusted even better now.

"Come on!" Qin Ming ran to the corner flag and punched the empty air, his face covered in fine sweat and undisguised fervor. It was impossible for him to be completely indifferent to losing to PSG.

He just knows how to regulate his mood.

Scoring a goal today was a way to release my emotions, so I wouldn't have to keep them bottled up.

"Qin! Beautiful, beautiful!" Giru ran over and gave him a hug.

Sanchez and the others also gave Qin Ming a high-five.

So far in the game, Everton's parked bus tactic has caused them a lot of trouble.

Multiple attacks failed to achieve any results.

They were anxious, but now that things have finally turned around, they are overjoyed.

not far away.

Stones apologized to his teammates with a look of regret. He has a habit of observing and thinking before passing the ball when he plays.

This can be a good habit or a bad habit.

It depends on the circumstances under which it is used and what kind of effect it can produce.

"He feels like our nemesis," goalkeeper Howard sighed silently.

The Everton players remained silent after hearing this.

From last season's Europa League to this season's Premier League, they have lost more games than Tottenham.

"He's really hard to defend against," Coleman said with a wry smile.

He is a typical player whose hard work outweighs his talent; it was through years of relentless effort that he reached the top league.

Qin Ming's career peaked right from his debut.

He felt immense pressure facing such a player.

"Let's try again. I think they were in mediocre form today, probably due to the aftereffects of playing in the Champions League."

McCarthy, who has become a key player for Everton, said.

"Come on!" Lukaku, in the attacking third, pumped his fist, full of energy.

Inside the broadcast room.

"Right now, I get the feeling that Arsenal can consistently perform at a high level when playing against average teams, that is, mid-table teams in the league!"

"But they seemed to lack drive in cup matches; in the last 10 minutes against PSG, the players didn't seem to have a strong desire to win!"

"This is likely a key issue that Wenger will need to address in the future!"

Having commentated on the Premier League for so many years, Zhan Jun naturally knows about Arsenal's situation.

But then I thought about it again. Qin Ming has only been with the team for less than four months. It's unrealistic to expect him to completely transform the team from the inside out.

We need to be more patient.

"Everton's counterattack was crazy! Deulofeu beat Bellerin! The Spaniard is fast, but his defensive skills need improvement!"

"Stop abruptly and pass it sideways to Barkley!"

"Want a long-range shot? No!"

On the field, Barkley made a brilliant lob pass, finding Lukaku making a run forward.

Limited by his height of 192cm, his average speed is just average, but he knows how to use his body.

His explosive power before excessive muscle building allowed him to propel himself forward by pushing off the ground.

Bang! The shot, delivered with a powerful flick of his wrist, sent the ball past Cech's hand and slowly nestled into the goal.

1-1!

In the 76th minute of the second half, Everton equalized.

The cheers of the Toffees echoed through the Emirates Stadium.

On the sidelines, Martinez pumped his fist in celebration, having previously been misled into thinking that parking the bus would be effective.

In fact, Arsenal's attacking players all have excellent dribbling skills.

Except for Giroud.

But look at how PSG won.
attack.

Pressuring Arsenal's attack will relieve pressure on their defense.

"Keep going!" Martinez waved his hand, a surge of impulse rising within him; he wanted to take three points from the Emirates Stadium.

They currently sit 10th in the Premier League with 12 points.

Moreover, they have gone two consecutive league matches without a win.

A victory is exactly what they need to dispel the gloom and help the players regain their confidence.

And there is no better victory than beating league leaders Arsenal.

Wenger next door had a furrowed brow.

"Someone should have been marking Everton's number 10 just now."

He said in a deep voice.

The problem is that no one was marking him; both center-backs seemed to be drawn to the spot and overlooked the big, bald guy inside the penalty area.

"The key problem lies in the insufficient interception strength of the defensive midfielders." Pat Rice, who has played football for many years and coached youth teams for several years, pinpointed the problem incisively.

"Yes, if the defensive midfielder can provide timely support on the flanks, even if Deulofeu can break through, it will be difficult for him to pass the ball into the open space in the heart of the defense."

Wenger feels it is necessary to do more defensive-specific training in the near future.

The 1-1 scoreline significantly increased the intensity of the match.

Everyone wanted to win and get three points, which led to a situation where every ball was contested and fouls were frequent.

The 82th minute of the game.

Sanchez was brought down by Barry when he cut inside from the wing.

"It's a good set piece." Amidst the expectant gazes of his teammates, Qin Ming chose to chip the ball into the top right corner with his left foot.

Because he observed that Howard was standing on the left.

However, this shot was too difficult, and he failed to get the angle right, causing the ball to go directly off the goalpost.

"WOW!!!" Everton fans immediately perked up.

"Arsenal's number 10's golden period is over!"

"His feet have lost their magic!"

"Take down the gunman! Take all three points!"

The cheers from Everton fans angered Arsenal fans, and the two sides exchanged insults across the stands.

Qin Ming was not affected by external factors.

“They are used to two defenders covering each other on the flanks. Olivier, find an opportunity to move forward, and I will pass the ball to you.”

That statement was made with great confidence.

"So I'm going to become the team's hero?" Giroud joked at the opportune moment.

The war of words between the two sets of fans is not over yet.

The game continued, and Everton launched a fierce counterattack. Lukaku even drifted to the wing, trying to get past Monreal and cross the ball.

However, there were no high headers available inside the penalty area.

Cech rushed out and caught the ball, then kicked it out with a long ball.

*Thud!* The football flies towards Giroud in the center circle.

The French hunk quickly observed that Qin Ming on the right was being tightly marked by Coleman, while Sanchez on the left was in a better position.

Then there's no need to hesitate.

"Alexis!" Giroud shoved McCarthy in the back, then headed the ball with a backhand header to the advancing Sanchez.

The Chilean controlled the ball with his thigh, then accelerated with a powerful run.

He looked up during the process.

Qin Ming had already overtaken Coleman by force, thanks to his speed.

Have the opportunity!
Snap! He was thinking of sending the paper in an arc, but the arc was a little too small.

Sanchez felt a pang of regret, thinking he should have continued coaching De Bruyne, whose biography seemed so simple to him.

After Qin Ming controlled the ball on the left wing, Coleman had already taken his position.

Coleman learned a lot from his mistakes.

Don't fall for feints.

Then I went straight for Qin Ming without any hesitation, poked the ball forward, and then accelerated to catch up.

A simple and unpretentious way of getting past opponents.

Coleman really couldn't keep up; it was all because he lowered his center of gravity.

But the clever Stones had already filled in for him.

The center-back, praised by Guardiola, took small, quick steps backward, intending to wait for Coleman to catch up before making the tackle.

Qin Ming was not about to give him that chance!

As they actively closed the distance, their feet seemed to weave a phantom.

Stones was dazzled by what he saw.

Cut inside!

Stones could no longer contain himself and instinctively followed up to steal the ball.

However, this was also a feint.

Qin Ming spiked the ball back to his front and deftly raised his left foot.

Thud! The football flies towards Giroud near the penalty spot.

Who knew the French heartthrob would go too far?

Just as Arsenal fans were filled with regret, Everton fans were celebrating.

Giroud stopped in his tracks, then flicked his right leg backward like a scorpion's tail.

"Goal!!!"

"Giroud! Giroud! Giroud! An unconventional goal!"

"Arsenal snatch a last-minute victory against Everton!"

"Look! The Everton fans in the South Stand are silent, and I can even see the frustration on their faces!"

Paul Dutton roared with surprise.

Like most Arsenal fans, he believes the Gunners' fate is sealed and they will be held to a draw by Everton today.

After all, Sanchez's pass wasn't good.

But for Qin Ming, good opportunities and bad opportunities are both opportunities.

Whether you can seize it depends entirely on your personal abilities.

Clearly, he seized the opportunity and assisted Giroud for the winning goal.

"Great goal!" Giroud excitedly hugged Qin Ming. "Qin! I think this goal deserves to be voted the best goal of the round!"

"This could be the goal of the month!"

Qin Ming patted Giroud's shoulder so hard it made a loud thud. "Olivier, cheer up! You're the hero now, enjoy the cheers!"

"Quack quack quack quack!" Giru's mouth stretched almost to his ears as he let out a loud, duck-like laugh.

On the way back, Sanchez approached Qin Ming, a little embarrassed, and said that he had messed up the message.

"It's okay, I'll teach you later. There are techniques to it."

Qin Ming didn't take it to heart.

Sanchez used to dribble with his head down, and his passing skills were indeed average.

But who am I?
De Bruyne's good friend, he learned a lot from him over the course of a season.

Courtside.

Wenger punched his fist to vent his frustration.

No one is happy to be ridiculed, even if he has managed Arsenal for nearly 20 years and experienced countless ups and downs.

I also feel annoyed when I see those articles.

What he cares about most is Qin Ming, a player who has just turned 18. How can he maintain his composure under the overwhelming public opinion?
Now it seems he was overthinking things.

"These media outlets, which are like they've eaten shit, will take back what they said sooner or later!" Pat Rice exclaimed indignantly.

"As long as we keep winning, they'll wag their tails and fawn over us like dogs seeing a bone."

After venting, Wenger felt much better. "But nobody can win all the time, so just ignore them like flies."

the other side.

Martinez rubbed his bald head.

Fall short.

But he also knew that if he couldn't hold out by parking the bus, he might as well take a gamble.

The result was just not satisfactory.

With little time remaining in the game, Arsenal began passing the ball around to delay the game after regaining possession.

Everton's pressing was weak and ineffective.

After playing for 90 minutes, they were also running out of energy.

The voices of Arsenal fans are getting louder and louder.

When Barkley's long-range shot was tackled by Cech, who then lay down on the grass.

Beep-beep-beep!
The referee blew the final whistle.

(End of this chapter)