mtl008 Chapter 434 I am a principled person!
Chapter 434 I am a principled person!
Chapter 434 I am a principled person!
"Old Ma, Jorge, why are you together?"
Su Dong had just arrived in Zurich and checked into a hotel arranged by FIFA. Not long after, his agent Mendes and his reporter friend Ma Dawei came to visit at the same time, which surprised him.
Mendes didn't hear anything, but Ma Dawei smiled wryly.
What do you mean I'm with Mendes?
Don't be so ambiguous, okay?
We are serious people, talking about serious things, what do you think?
Su Dong didn't mean anything at first, but when he saw Ma Dawei's misunderstanding expression, he immediately understood and laughed.
The three sat down in the suite, and Su Dong asked the hotel staff to bring coffee.
He knew very well that if the two came to the door at the same time, there must be something wrong.
"Tell me, what's the matter?" Su Dong asked with a smile.
He's in a great mood right now for the FIFA Awards tonight.
But Ma Dawei was not so direct, but asked with concern: "Are you here by yourself this time?"
"No, Ronaldinho is next door, Laporta, Begiristain and Sarah Martin are all here."
Barcelona still attaches great importance to his winning the award again, so they arranged a high-standard management team to accompany him.
Of course, this can also be said to be an excellent opportunity for Laporta to show his presence in front of the big guys in FIFA.
Don't look at the Barcelona chairman who seems to be very powerful, but in front of the big bosses of FIFA, they are still a lot worse.
On the contrary, a player like Su Dong, who has proven himself by playing football, and has won the Ballon d'Or and World Footballer's Player, is more influential and talkable in front of the big guys like FIFA.
This is why Platini presided over the operation of France's bid to host the World Cup, while Beckenbauer was in charge of the overall situation in Germany's bid to host the World Cup.
Perhaps, one day in the future, when China bids to host the World Cup, it will be Su Dong who is in charge of dealing with FIFA and the football federations of all continents.
Because football is a war without gunpowder, and since it is a war, of course it depends on strength.
Only a player like Su Dong who has proven his strength can have any weight in world football.
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"Tell me, what's the matter?" Su Dong urged.
He was in a hurry and had to attend the press conference before the FIFA awards in the afternoon.
By convention, all candidates shortlisted for the top three will participate.
"That's right, Barcelona is going to Japan next time?" Mendes asked with concern.
"Well, they are already making arrangements, and it is estimated that they will leave in two days."
Barcelona's trip to Japan this time is not to participate in any commercial competition, but to participate in the first, or should be called the first Club World Cup after the resumption.
Strictly speaking, the Club World Cup was created in 2000 in Brazil and Marcos Senna played for a few minutes, but it was later canceled due to sponsors.
After several years of preparation, FIFA combined the Club World Cup and the Toyota Cup into one, and it will be re-hosted in Japan this year.
As the champion of the Champions League, Barcelona has always played an important role in the Toyota Cup. Now it is natural to participate in the Club World Cup. However, due to the time conflict with the FIFA awards ceremony, the time of the Club World Cup has been postponed.
When Mendes asked about Japan, Su Dong immediately thought of Ma Dawei.
The reporter smiled awkwardly, nodded and said, "I contacted Jorge on my own initiative."
"What's the matter?" Su Dong asked with concern.
"It's like this. I have some Japanese friends who have contacted me, saying that many Japanese brand manufacturers are very interested in you, but you also know that there are no Japanese brands in your current sponsorship contract. When you were in Valencia, you and Toyota..."
Ma Dawei did not say, but when Su Dong was in Valencia, he did not sign Toyota, but signed to BMW.
"Actually, I don't mind signing Japanese brands and companies." Su Dong clarified, "Jorge knew the process best. At that time, Toyota was indeed very sincere, but the main reason was that they were Valencia's sponsors, and they were indeed inferior to BMW in terms of offering conditions, so of course I signed BMW, right?"
"Jorge explained it to me." Ma Dawei nodded.
There are many rumors about this matter outside, but there is no way to elaborate on the specific inside story, it can only be spread more and more biased.
"This time you have won the double footballer for two consecutive years, and you will go to Japan to play the Club World Cup. This is bound to set off a wave in Asia, and even the United States will be affected, so I think this is a very good opportunity." Mendes suggested.
"What do you think..."
"We should support globalization. In terms of business, if the conditions offered by Japanese brands and companies are reasonable, I think we can consider signing them. After all, this will help us maintain our long-term influence in Asia."
"Jorge is right." Ma Dawei also persuaded, "In fact, we don't need to blindly boycott Japanese brands, because many Japanese brand products are actually made in China. Japan and China are neighbors, and the economy is also closely integrated, so there is no need to worry about this at all."
Su Dong pondered silently.
Before, he only disliked this country in his bones, but what Mendes said to Ma Dawei also made sense.
Besides, what's the use of his resistance?
Those Japanese brands should make money or still make money.
On the contrary, Su Dong, if he endorsed Japanese brands, he would make money from them, wouldn't it be better?
As for Japanese brands using Sudong to expand their influence around the world, that's okay, because most of their products are now made in China, which is also good for Chinese companies.
"Frankly speaking, now Japanese brands want to sign you, and the price is very high. They are also eager to use your influence to explore the European and American markets. In Asia, the only star with this ability is you!" Ma Dawei laughed.
This is the pride of the Chinese people!
Su Dong thought for a while, nodded and said: "Since this is the case, let's get in touch and listen to their opinions, but one thing must be clear. When choosing a sponsor, we must carefully select it, especially considering the domestic sentiment. That is my foundation."
If it was an alternative, Su Dong would rather not have these endorsements.
"Don't worry, I'll personally check for you, it's definitely fine." Ma Dawei said with a smile.
After hearing this, Su Dong suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "Hey, old horse, why don't you just jump over to help me and be in charge of the domestic and Asian regions, what do you think?"
After all, Mendes is a European, and his team base camp is also in Europe, and even the United States is somewhat unable to take care of it.
Now, as Su Dong's name is getting more and more famous and his influence is growing, he can no longer be satisfied with the European region, and should actively explore the domestic, Asian and North American markets.
For example, Beckham, his current North American name is not as famous as Su Dong, but Su Dong can't keep up with the ability to make money from Americans.
"Farewell, I'll be my reporter well, this time it's purely entrusted by a friend." Ma Dawei refused with a smile.
Su Dong chuckled, "I'll give you a high salary."
"I'm a principled person, and I've determined to be a reporter since I was a child. You can't..."
"I'll give you five times your current annual salary." Su Dong openly opened the palm of his left hand, "In addition, I'll give you a cut of the profit."
Ma Dawei opened his eyes wide, and swallowed his saliva, how can he poach corners like this?
The most important thing is that he works in the China Society, and his salary is really not high.
If we continue like this, will we be able to buy a house and marry a wife in the Year of the Monkey?
"I...I'll think about it." Ma Dawei said hesitantly.
Su Dong was very satisfied with his reaction, and smiled like a dick.
In fact, he knows Ma Dawei quite well, and his ability is not a problem. He has worked in the China Society for so many years, and has a wide network of contacts. He also likes to do things, and he understands his personality and temperament very well. He will be responsible for helping Su Dong form a team and develop domestic and Asian markets. Su Dong believes that he can do a good job.
"By the way, bring Wang Chuqing with you when you talk to the Japanese side."
"Take her?" Both Ma Dawei and Mendes were a little surprised.
"Isn't she working at BMW?"
"It's almost Christmas, it's a holiday, and she's a legal expert. Last time I renewed my contract with the club, she did a good job. Take her, I believe she can help you."
Su Dong spoke very seriously, but Ma Dawei and Mendes always felt that it was not the same thing.
Wang Chuqing's ability is indeed strong, and I heard that she has done well in the BMW company, but the most important thing is that she is still a beautiful woman.
Did Su Dong have other ideas for such an arrangement?
The two of them winked together, which made Su Dong feel depressed.
He really had no other thoughts, it was purely because he trusted Wang Chuqing.
As for why he trusted him, to be honest, he couldn't tell.
Perhaps, it was just pleasing to the eye from the first meeting.
As for men, it's normal for them to look at beautiful women very pleasingly.
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After driving away Ma Dawei and Mendes who were trying to dig inside the gossip and spy on Su Dong's love life, Su Dong took a break and was picked up by FIFA staff not long after, and went to the Zurich Opera House to attend a press conference.
More than 1000 guests will be gathered here tonight, nearly [-] media from all over the world will report live, and nearly [-] countries and regions will broadcast the event on TV. It can be described as the most influential event in world football.
Before winning the award, the media reporters' inquiries were also very formulaic, nothing more than who won the award and how.
Su Dong, Ronaldinho and Lampard are all veterans in this area, and they can handle it with ease.
The most difficult thing in the whole game was about Su Dong's failure to qualify for the national team and the World Cup.
"We Chinese have a saying that goes: "Heaven will send a great task to the people, and they must first suffer from their will, work their muscles and bones, starve their skin, empty their bodies, and disturb their actions."
"We believe that in order to be successful, one must first learn to accept failure, and that in order to achieve greatness, one must first accept one's own smallness."
"I have tried my best to prove my ability and value to everyone, but unfortunately, they still feel that I am not good enough. This is something beyond my control, but I will continue to work hard and strive to make myself better!"
(End of this chapter)