Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

This is true everywhere in the world: power is greater than money.

Um... In some places without Zhu Quan, the officials there are ineffective.

Compradors walk sideways.

Mansour was actually in a bit of a dilemma.

But for Deng Kai's sake, he was prepared to give it a try.

After all, his faction is still in the process of power transition, and using resources for personal matters at this time... is a big turn-off.

Moreover, it is also prone to unexpected changes.

But Mansour knew how Manchester City came to be, and he remembered Duncan's kindness.

But Deng Kai shook his head: "Haha, don't feel pressured. I know your family's situation. How could I let you use your resources to try and trap Asnar at this stage?"

"Go find Zapatero."

Mansour quickly brainstormed: "Zapatero...you mean the Spanish National Society is the leader?"

This faction is considered large in Spain, but it is relatively small compared to Aznar and another campaign party.

They suffered two major setbacks in 1996 and 2000, and like grasshoppers in autumn, they couldn't stay afloat for long.

"Just say a couple of sentences to him, the first being '3.11.' Then he'll ask you about your terms."

"You can think of anything related to future diplomatic relations and investment with Spain. Don't worry that he can't do it. Have confidence in our partner."

"And just mention me in the process."

"He agreed, and then told him about the Tetuan district."

This instruction was so information-heavy that Mansour almost crashed.

He nodded subconsciously, then happily toasted with Deng Kai.

After Deng Kai left, Mansour notified his think tank to come over, and then they brainstormed together.

Soon, his think tank made some discoveries.

Detournament is a slum within the city limits of Madrid.

Although it is bordered by the affluent Champagne district to the south and Castile Avenue to the east, the district includes important landmarks such as Sidaokou and Castile Square.

It is only one kilometer away from Madrid's iconic five-tower landmark.

But it seems to have been forgotten by time, with many slums mixed with the local population, making it one of the poorest areas in Madrid.

The UAE's vast business empire encompasses everything, with ambitions in Beijing, New York, Paris, London, and more.

Spain is no exception.

They considered building a landmark building in the De Tuan district because it's where land is cheapest in Madrid.

However, it is simply impossible to secure such a project without enormous local influence.

Yi Jianlian can only dream about it.

After all, they bought Manchester City, and their main focus is now on developing their business in England.

Spain... is fading into the distance.

"3.11... Could it be this?" The think tank made another discovery: "The Madrid train bombings of this year! This event had a huge impact in Spain."

"Several high-ranking officials have fallen from grace as a result."

Mansour's mind cleared instantly.

September 11th!

Madrid!

Detuan District!

Asnar!

Zapatero!

Big win!

Is it...

Kai has bet on Zapatero!

This is the Spanish "transparent man" whose approval rating has never been in the top three.

This……

"That's impossible. Zapatero wouldn't risk offending multiple factions to resolve the Deng Kai issue," Mansour's think tank concluded.

Zapatero should have little trouble dealing with this.

But the consequences were too severe for him to bear.

If he gets involved in this matter, he might not even be able to keep his position within the faction.

The think tank is urging Mansour to abandon the plan.

It would be wiser to use the UAE's financial resources to negotiate with Aznar.

Yi Jianlian only has one chance to enter the game.

If Mansour messes up.

The succession of his lineage is about to change.

Even if no major disaster is ultimately caused, Mansour's own future in the country is likely ruined.

At best, he can only be a prince who enjoys sightseeing and leisure in the future.

They are no longer qualified to interfere in internal management affairs.

The cost was far too high.

Mansour himself was aware of this.

So he stared at the half-empty bottle of Romanée-Conti in front of him.

a long time.

Mansour, holding a bottle of liquor, said to his bodyguards, "Arrange a private plane for me to go to Madrid!"

Then he drank the wine in the bottle in one gulp.

A drunken Mansour lay on the sofa, muttering, "Kai... you've never been wrong. This time... I've staked the entire UAE on you!"

"We can't afford to lose!"

……

June 12th.

Porto.

Dragon Stadium.

The 2004 European Championship officially opened.

All of Europe joined in this grand event.

A gathering of star players.

Entertainment stars from Europe and America flocked to the event, seizing this opportunity to ride the wave of popularity.

Following the opening ceremony performance, leaders of the Portuguese Football Federation and the head of UEFA delivered speeches.

Then, the opening match of this European Championship officially kicked off.

The Portuguese team, dressed in red shirts and green pants, faced off against the Greek team, dressed in white shirts and blue stripes.

However, in this match, the player who received the most screen time was not any of the players from either side.

Instead, it was Deng Kai, dressed in a high-end Armani Prive suit, sitting in the stands with a serious expression!

He just signed a contract to be Armani's global brand ambassador.

This is Armani's highest level of endorsement.

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Currently, only Deng Kai is present.

Unfortunately, this contract did not help Deng Kai escape the lawsuit.

He is currently in legal proceedings, with the crazed legal team using various dangerous charges to pin Deng Kai to the fans' bench.

Deng Kai will not be able to officially participate in the competition until the lawsuit is concluded.

In fact, he shouldn't have been here at all.

Because he is also not allowed to make similar purchases.

But the Dragon Stadium gave Deng Kai the green light and invited him to watch the game for free.

If you're so capable, why don't you sue the Dragon Stadium?

To be fair, the Champions League has indeed given Porto players immense confidence.

Although Deng Kai did not play.

But 90 percent of the fans at the Estádio do Dragão believe that Portugal can easily defeat Greece.

It's worth noting that major media outlets haven't even provided any information about the team's players.

They are virtually unknown in Europe.

Even with Rehhagel in charge, the Greek team's goal in this tournament is actually very simple: to win a match.

They don't ask for anything else!

any!

However, ninety minutes later.

Greece's wish has come true.

Two to one!

Despite Ronaldo's status as a dragon, he scored a stunning long-range shot after cutting inside.

But the Greeks' feet are colder and more ruthless than Ronaldo's.

Two to one!

Greece handed host nation Portugal a defeat in their opening match.

They walked out of the Dragon Stadium with their heads held high.

Meanwhile, the Portuguese were filled with wailing and lamentation!

Shocking upset! Portugal, with its star-studded lineup, suffers a crushing defeat against unknown Greece!

2-1! Ronaldo's goal wasn't enough to save the day; Deco and Rui Costa made numerous mistakes and couldn't be the core players!

Figo's poor performance and Pauleta's missed opportunities suggest this Portuguese team has lost its soul!

I like playing football on the ground: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him.