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Chapter 324 A New Storm Begins (Please Subscribe)

Lu Deyang was lying in bed, preparing to go to sleep.

Recalling that text message, it clearly stated that family members could bring along.

Lu Deyang immediately perked up.

This is clearly an attempt to cause trouble.

He hadn't thought about it this way when he was talking to the princess.

Upon closer reflection, it really makes sense.

The family of the King of Land Balls definitely refers specifically to the Queen, not Monica or the fountain.

On such a memorable day, the princess was also a guest of honor. Just by standing there, she was practically slapping the British in the face.

I don't know who came up with this method.

There are quite a few experts within the system.

The British are going to suffer this injustice in silence.

It's a pity I couldn't bring Henry along, otherwise it would have been even more exciting.

But doing that would harm the child.

After thinking for a long time, Lu Deyang still didn't know when he had fallen asleep.

The next day, when he woke up, the princess was already sitting there, smiling foolishly as she watched him sleep.

"You're awake? You're awake. There have been several phone calls."

The princess was taken aback for a moment and quickly said...

"Okay, I'll call you back later."

Lu Deyang lay on his side and said, "I'm so busy even though I just started my vacation. People would think I'm the ball captain. I'm a perfect match for the ball flower."

Princess raised an eyebrow and said, "Qiuhua is getting lazier and lazier. If this continues, we won't wake up until the afternoon."

Lu Deyang turned around and saw that Monica was still fast asleep.

She is pregnant after all.

After lying down for a few more minutes, Lu Deyang sat up and asked, "How many phone calls did you make?"

"Thirteen!"

The princess said.

Lu Deyang was also startled.

"Why so many?"

Lu Deyang asked.

The princess picked up the note and said, "Marco Van Basten and Franco Baresi have invited you to their retirement match; Diego Maradona has invited you to his retirement match; Adidas hopes you can organize a small cup tournament plus a free-kick competition, and promote their new shoes; the embassy has confirmed that you received the message and invited us to attend the ceremony, and if possible, they would also like you to sing at the cultural performance. They specifically mentioned that it's lip-syncing and pre-recorded, so there's no need to worry; Galliani wants to discuss a new contract with you; Fiat wants to sign you to a 5-year exclusive endorsement contract..."

Lu Deyang covered his face.

Damn, he's really no less important than the ball captain.

There are still so many things to do during the holiday.

In addition to the autograph session in Japan that I had promised to attend, I also have to attend the premiere of the theatrical version.

This holiday was almost entirely dedicated to business activities.

Lu Deyang took the note, tore it off, and roughly calculated the dates. He would try to attend if there were no conflicts, and also leave some time for the sponsors.

It seems like there's really no way to specifically travel anywhere in the summer; you can only see where there are events and have some fun along the way.

After roughly organizing things, Lu Deyang made a phone call to communicate with a few old guys.

Maradona hopes to invite Boca Juniors.

Baresi and Van Basten were the key to Milan's success.

If they're going to focus on Napoli, there's not much to see. No matter what legendary teams or current players they have, Napoli just doesn't have the same impact.

These days, Boca Juniors, a South American team, still has some strength and reputation, not to mention the Legends, where many Argentine players started their careers.

Needless to say, the Milan Legends team is another story. Milan is the cradle of Italian football. When Lu Deyang first started playing in Serie A, almost all Serie A coaches had experience with Milan, Milan's youth team, or coaching Milan.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they represent half of Italian football.

Invite another team to make it a four-team invitational tournament, and let a sponsor name it.

For example, inviting the Juventus veterans team would be a perfect opportunity for Fiat to take the spotlight.

After communicating with several parties, Lu Deyang finalized the competition and its format.

Maradona's Friends, Milan Veterans, Juventus Veterans, and Boca Juniors Veterans will play in the Fiat & Adidas Super Invitational Tournament.

After a fierce battle, they will compete in the final.

Let's have a world free-kick competition before the final.

Live together.

In summers without major tournaments, retirement matches for veteran players are usually hosted by retired legends, while free-kick tournaments feature active players. And if you were to invite coaches of the caliber of Cruyff, Beckenbauer, or Bobby Robson, that would be a real spectacle and a guaranteed headline.

Except for Baresi, who was somewhat hesitant, everyone else agreed with the idea.

Retiring in style and making some money from sponsors isn't a bad thing, and you can also sell broadcast rights for a profit.

Two days of low-intensity matches: two group stage matches on the first day, a free-kick tournament on the second day, and then the final—perfect.

As for Baresi, Lu Deyang felt that he was just a bit high-profile, but that didn't necessarily mean he disliked it.

Now, Lu Qiuwang doesn't have to worry about being too busy to handle his retirement matches; he can simply schedule them all together.

If you absolutely have to let him play, then let one team play half the game, just setting up his teammates. This kind of exhibition match shouldn't be taken too seriously.

Later, he also watched Gerrard and his teammates go to the Koreans' side and shoot hard to see how many layers of boards they could penetrate, but that was a bit troublesome, and they didn't know what materials to use.

Lu Deyang got dressed and got up. When he saw the braised pork on the table, his eyes widened.

The princess shrugged, and Lu Deyang picked her up and spun her around.

His diet wasn't particularly strict during the season, but he was still somewhat disciplined.

I rarely eat this kind of red meat that is high in fat and sugar.

Sometimes I'm really craving it, and just thinking about that aroma is unbearable; it's something that steamed fish can't compare to.

I mentioned this just a few days ago.

Judging from the fact that it's newly made, it's clear that the princess put in a lot of effort to learn it.

The process of applying caramel coloring alone is quite difficult for many foreigners.

"Stop fooling around and eat your food."

The princess patted Lu Deyang's arm and said.

Lu Deyang sat down to eat.

not bad.

The meat was blanched for a bit too long, probably to avoid any unpleasant taste, since European meat isn't bled.

The seasonings were added strictly according to the recipe; since there were many ingredients, there were slightly fewer seasonings.

Overall, it's not bad.

Simply being able to cook fatty meat in a way that isn't greasy is already considered quite excellent among home-style cooking methods.

As I always say, it's not a matter of whether you know how to cook, but whether you want to or not.

You see, if someone can copy a short video and still manage to do a fairly good job, then it's intentional if they keep messing things up.

"Is it tasty?"

The princess asked with an expectant look.

"Can't you see I haven't even been reading the newspaper, I've been eating the whole time!"

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

If I ever retire early, it will definitely be because I'm not satisfied with my diet.

As a typical carnivore, he has a great craving for braised, sweet and sour dishes, as well as Sichuan cuisine, but he can't eat them without restraint during the season.

"The newspapers are full of transfer rumors about AC Milan."

The princess handed over the newspaper and said.

Lu Deyang knew which players they were without even looking.

Italian media outlets are likely recommending Italian players like Nesta and Montella.

They are all young and have performed exceptionally well in the last two years.

There aren't many who are truly in their prime.

"Inzaghi of Atlanta?"

Someone he hadn't expected actually appeared.

Gazzetta dello Sport has recommended Inzaghi, who is the second young Italian striker after Montella to score 20+ goals.

In his early days, Inzaghi wasn't so extreme; he could also dribble and perform other maneuvers.

Sometimes he even plays like a winger, using his speed to outpace opponents.

No wonder Gazzetta dello Sport described Inzaghi as a complete figure.

I thought he was Baggio, but he's actually Hernandez Puls.

In Lu Deyang's opinion, the Italian forwards are not really that different.

He doesn't rely on his teammates much. As long as you can pass the ball out at crucial moments, you're good to go. You don't even need to make through balls; a straight pass is enough. As for poaching, a striker with 20 goals is not a problem. It would be difficult to find a Hoylen in Italian football today.

As for the little prince, Lu Deyang recalled that he seemed to have a decent working relationship with several Italian forwards.

There are even quite a few memorable scenes.

Both Montella and Cassano played well with Totti at Roma.

The Little Prince isn't too picky about his teammates.

Roma isn't short of money, but they can't buy any top-tier stars. Totti doesn't seem to be particularly uncomfortable playing with anyone, which is a reflection of his football intelligence.

Galliani also asked Lu Deyang about potential signings.

Thinking about it carefully, there are still quite a few young players who have the potential to be brought in.

Forlán should be a good fit for Milan, and he's not too expensive, plus he has a decent education. The only problem is that he would take up a foreign player slot.

As for big names, there's no need to even think about it. We can poach Rivaldo in advance, which would be a great option. Later, we can poach Ronaldinho, and Milan will have Baggio, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho as the 3Rs.

Terry is in a similar situation.

Despite Terry being a Chelsea academy graduate, it might not be difficult for Milan to poach him at this point.

After all, Terry couldn't possibly know what the future of Chelsea and the Premier League would hold.

That guy is also a defender with an incredibly exaggerated physical talent. His shoulders are much broader than those of the average player. He's the pinnacle of traditional English defenders. If they really buy Terry, Milan's aerial defense will improve significantly.

As for Italy, there aren't many options. Nesta is the best choice for defense, and there are only a few forwards: either Vieri, Inzaghi, or Montella, or the younger generation like Gilardino and his contemporaries born in the 80s.

It's estimated that Milan will still need to bring in players from within Italy.

However, Italy had no shortage of good players during this period, except for certain positions.

Sleepy Pirloin is almost in Milan.

If Milan were to primarily recruit Italian players, they could almost replicate the glory of Torino.

442: Buffon / Maldini, Nesta, Costacurta, Coco / King of the Land, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Baggio / X, Totti.

This is basically half of the Italian team.

Thinking of this, Lu Deyang called Saki again.

Milan has the absolute initiative in terms of player recruitment, especially in the X position for that striker.

It's obvious whoever joins Milan has a greater chance of becoming a starter for the Italian national team.

It's like a Bundesliga striker going to Bayern Munich.

Your excellent teamwork with Totti and Maldini in Milan means the national team coach doesn't need to adjust, which is a huge advantage. Compared to other national teams, you have less time to gel and can directly apply tactics to create a highly cohesive and formidable team.

They can't just do something like Guardiola deliberately creating drama, like switching to a different formation in national team matches to break up their league partners.

Milan's X-striker position is practically equivalent to a starting position for the Italian national team.

Communicating with the player then becomes very easy, and the player himself will be inclined to transfer to Milan. With such fierce competition for strikers in Italy right now, with veterans and young players vying for position, pairing him with Totti is a pretty good option.

The only one injured is Del Piero, who will probably never play as a number nine in the national team and will only be able to play on the wing.

However, considering his performance in the national team, it's not a waste.

As long as the players don't dislike Milan, Milan's signings should be a sure thing.

They could even bring in a striker every season, reuniting Vieri and Inzaghi in Milan and rekindling their rivalry with Buffon.

This tactical recruitment can also reduce the number of national team players on the opposing team.

Playing for a top club is that easy.

At that time, AC Milan was considered the best in the world in the Italian league.

The only pity is that the Italian language has too little influence.

However, the relative advantage is that immigration is not so extreme, and the living environment is still acceptable.

Even if they retire and stay in Milan, it doesn't mean that the mayor and district head are Muslims, and that they condone crime for the sake of green votes, like in the UK.

I made more than 100 phone calls in one day.

I'm going to sleep after the call ends.

Seeing that it was already past ten o'clock, Lu Deyang couldn't help but rub his temples.

I don't even know how much my phone bill was today. If I didn't earn more money from work, I really wouldn't be able to afford it.

At this time, international calls are extremely expensive.

Fortunately, most things have been finalized.

A few days later, on Saturday, June 14th.

The long-awaited championship celebration has finally arrived.

The entire Milan team arrived at San Siro early, and the city-wide celebration from San Siro to San Siro will last for almost a day.

Milan's stars were like elementary school students on a spring outing, each carrying some snacks before boarding the bus.

noise.

There is noise everywhere.

Fans can be seen everywhere.

Excited fans occupied high vantage points on top of mailboxes and streetlights.

The event had just begun, and Lu Deyang was still quite energetic, standing by the railing on the second floor of the bus and greeting the fans.

Not long after, Baresi came over and handed Lu Deyang a box with both hands.

It's obviously a watch.

Wow, big brand.

The old captain is really going all out.

Lu Deyang hadn't even had a chance to ask what was going on.

Maldini, standing nearby, said in a sarcastic, high-pitched voice, "Dejan, I've always admired you. Please, you must be my boyfriend."

"Ha, I'm not that kind of man."

Costacurta, standing to the side with his nostrils flared, said this.

Baresi turned and kicked.

"Hey, why are you only kicking me!"

Maldini asked, displeased.

"Damn it, Paul, I've retired, and you don't even call me captain anymore. I should have strangled you with a rope when you were changing clothes as soon as you were promoted to the first team," Baresi said irritably.

Those two bastards dared to make fun of him.

Baresi couldn't help but point a finger at Maldini's face and say, "You'll regret this, Paulo."

Maldini shrugged and laughed, "It's not easy to see you giving gifts. Besides, I'm the captain!"

Lu Deyang held the box of the luxury watch and waved it next to Van Basten, muttering to himself, "Italians are just so grateful. Some of these past stars have won championships with us, but they haven't shown any appreciation. We shouldn't have stopped him from transferring back to the Netherlands in the first place, which meant our Ballon d'Or winner won one less Eredivisie title..."

Van Basten: ...

"Deyang, what do you want?"

Van Basten asked.

Lu Deyang handed him a new Ferrari 360 brochure and said, "I want the yellow one."

The surrounding teammates burst into laughter.

"Dejan, you're so rich, do you really need Marco to give you a car?"

Paul Ma joked.

“Idiot, sports cars are uncomfortable to ride in and very expensive. I would feel bad if I bought one myself, but it doesn’t matter if someone else gives it to me as a gift,” Lu Deyang said.

His teammates immediately joined in the cheering, clapping, and blowing their whistles in a cheesy manner.

What Lu Deyang said actually makes a damn good point.

People who buy a sports car for the first time often regret it as soon as they sit in it, feeling like they've spent money to suffer.

It hurts to see it scratched or dented.

However, if you're spending someone else's money, these shortcomings cease to be shortcomings.

Van Basten glanced at the promotional brochure in his hand and gave Lu Deyang the middle finger.

Send it.

To avoid Lu Deyang receiving the same treatment as Maldini in future interviews.

After everyone had had their fill of commotion, Lu Deyang finally found a place to sit down and have lunch.

Redondo sat down and grabbed a sandwich, glancing at it with some curiosity, and said, "Monica made this? Isn't she been super lazy lately?"

"Yes, but she did it anyway."

Lu Deyang said.

Monica's pregnancy situation was completely different from that of the princess.

She has already reduced her workload.

"Why did you go and ask Marco for a gift?" Redondo asked.

This isn't Lu Deyang's style.

Lu Deyang prefers gifts to be given to him by others.

“That guy is definitely going to lose money on his investment, and then I’ll have to clean up his mess and make him lose all his money. It would be better to just buy me a car in advance as a commission on his investment.”

Lu Deyang delivered it.

Redondo, however, did not see any problem with it.

Over the years, playing football with Lu Deyang, I've witnessed too many people fail in their investments.

Hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars were wiped out in an instant.

Even star athletes can't stand it.

He really admired Lu Deyang for this; he could always find reliable projects.

After eating, Lu Deyang took out his songbook and started reading.

She actually sang a duet with Jack Chen. Although they were just lip-syncing, their movements and emotions were still on point.

If he were to actually sing live, he'd probably be a bit better than Jack Chen. The King of Furniture Markets' singing is quite average; he's not even as good as Jack Chen, the King of KTV.

Despite his training, Jack Chen's natural abilities aren't that great, and he might not be as good as Lu Qiuwang.

But the King of Land Balls is nothing special.

Non-professional singers just sing for fun and show their faces briefly.

There's a huge difference between non-professional and professional athletes.

"Is this the song you're going to sing on stage, Deyang?"

"Redondo asked."

Lu Deyang nodded and handed him his Walkman.

My good buddy is free during the holiday, so we can go to the ceremony together.

Lu Deyang looked at his teammates around him and got an idea. He would ask who didn't have any holiday plans and then bring the newly crowned Champions League champions over to support him.

If he weren't worried about the impact, he would have liked to bring half of Manchester United to the ceremony.

The British guy's reaction must have been quite something.

Unfortunately, it's just something I can think about.

Otherwise, Beckham would have become the target of public criticism much earlier.

Fleet Street will not let them get away with this.

However, being a newly crowned Champions League champion is enough; the embassy's intention is simply to expand its influence.

Lu Deyang then made a decision.

I'll talk to Galliani later.

Even if not the entire team has a chance, it should be done in Milan's name, not in the individual players' names.

I'm sure the Italians would be happy to see the British make a fool of themselves.

Damn it, we might as well just move the invitational tournament to Hong Kong.

Maradona was also an old nemesis of the British.

Lu Deyang felt that he was a genius.

He immediately pulled out his phone to make the contact, believing that Maradona and Boca Juniors would also be happy to do it.

Sponsored by Italians and Germans.

An Italian team and an Argentinian team played football.

As for the domestic situation, there's not much to say. Having a major international event at this time should be a good thing, as it also provides an opportunity to showcase the country's post-return image.

Now a world where only the British are injured has been achieved.

Even Fleet Street won't give up reporting on related news.

When the phone call was made, both parties were indeed very interested.

Maradona, needless to say, ascended to the throne by stepping over the British.

That guy practically wanted to fly straight to Milan to discuss the details.

He never dreamed that he could continue to slap the Brits in the face in his retirement match.

The bus didn't return to the San Siro stadium until after 7 p.m.

After a brief performance.

The entire Milan team went up on a temporary runway to display the trophy.

Sacchi, holding the microphone, said, "It's an honor to stand here today. I'm part of the miracle, but only part of it. Don't think too much about the coach; everyone on the team is the foundation of our success! Thank you to the coaching staff and the players for everything they've done. Thank you!"

In terms of public speaking alone, Sacchi has already surpassed his protégés by a great deal.

Even if he is modest, no one will forget his contributions.

Being humble at this point might actually help the players who have suffered a lot during the season to let go of some of their hostility towards him.

You can't expect the coach to thank you and you to be so petty.

Then Baresi went up and took the microphone.

After a half-minute silence, Baresi burst into tears before speaking.

The San Siro stadium did not urge them on.

After waiting for about two minutes, he finally managed to compose himself and said, "Initially, I wanted to play football with my brother. I wanted to go to Inter Milan, but neither Inter Milan nor Atalanta wanted me because I was too small. It was Milan, the Rossoneri, who gave me a chance. Cesare and the others gave me a second trial, and I finally became a professional player, and a member of a top club. From that day on, I vowed to fight for the Rossoneri..."

My life has always been accompanied by misfortune, but I'm grateful that Milan has never given up on me. Over the years, my teammates have come and gone, and finally, I've reached the age to retire. I started to feel nervous and anxious, filled with uncertainty about the future, worried about the team after I retire. But as you all see, this is a stronger team. Now I only need to think about what job I should do after retirement; I don't need to worry about the team's future anymore. Here, I want to say thank you to you all, to my teammates, and I hope that everyone will continue to support the Rossoneri, FORZA MILAN!!!

(End of this chapter)