Chapter 3409: The Football Association's Counterattack
Klinsmann and Guardiola did not disappoint Lin Feng. шШщ.com|After a day of careful consideration, the two gave Lin Feng a reply. The answer was naturally satisfactory. The two agreed to Lin Feng's invitation, and as for the annual salary contract, it was naturally not a problem.
Klinsmann's annual salary in the German national team was 5 million US dollars, and Lin Feng gave him 8 million US dollars. The extra 3 million US dollars was regarded as a little compensation for Klinsmann's "condescension" to the Chinese national team. Of course, this price is not high. Based on Klinsmann's performance in the German World Cup, he wants to renew his contract, and his annual salary must increase.
As for Guardiola, although it was his first time to take charge of the coaching, Lin Feng also gave him 5 million US dollars. This seems a bit outrageous, but Lin Feng knows Guardiola's strength very well. Especially he is a person who never admits defeat. The more the outside world criticizes him, the more he wants to prove his ability. Therefore, 5 million US dollars in exchange for Guardiola's full dedication in two years, Lin Feng thinks it is worth it.
When Lin Feng attended the press conference with Klinsmann and Guardiola to announce this, it shocked the entire world of football. The outside world felt that Klinsmann, the most popular young coach now, actually decided to coach the Chinese national team and stay away from Europe. This decision was too incredible. Although Germany did not make it to the World Cup this time and stopped in the semi-finals, this German team is known as the youngest German national team in history. In particular, the play is no longer the traditional one that relies on headers, bodies, and will. The current German play is very aggressive and ornamental, and also practical.
In this case, Klinsmann is the most popular coach candidate. But he actually resigned from the position of coach of the German national team. Going to the Chinese national team is too difficult to understand. Is the coaching position of the Chinese national team more attractive than the German national team?
Although 8 million US dollars is a lot, with Klinsmann's team performance, renewing the contract for 8 million US dollars is definitely not a problem. So why did Klinsmann go to China?
"The reason why I went to China is because I like China. My wife has half Chinese blood. She has always wanted to go back to China to have a look, but she has never been able to go. I feel very sorry about this. So, this time I was invited by Lin Feng to coach in China, which just happened to fulfill my wife's dream. Of course. For me, more importantly, I was moved by the Chinese people's enthusiasm for football. This is a place where football is relatively backward. I hope to use my ability to help Chinese football and help Chinese football go on the right path. To change the Chinese football environment." Klinsmann said seriously.
Many reporters were helpless. Klinsmann had made up his mind. Obviously, no matter what the outside world said, he could not be pulled back from the head coach seat of Chinese football. What about Guardiola, why did he go to the Chinese Olympic team? Of course, the outside world suspected that Lin Feng gave Guardiola $5 million, whether it was too much. After all, Guardiola just got the coaching seat at the beginning of this year, and he is still a player now. It is a bit risky to be the head coach and lead the Chinese Olympic team to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Beijing Olympics.
It is the first time that China has hosted the Olympics. This will carry the hope of football in China. Can Guardiola do it?
"Although I am a rookie in the coaching position. But I will do my best to help the Chinese Olympic team achieve a historic breakthrough in the Beijing Olympics. I know that many people do not recognize my strength, but I will prove it to everyone. As for the results, I think we will see the results in 2008." Guardiola said calmly, ignoring the provocations of many reporters.
Many reporters curled their lips
"Okay. Today's press conference ends here. I firmly believe that Klinsmann and Guardiola are definitely the best young coaches in today's football world. I believe they will definitely help Chinese football achieve a leap. If you don't believe it, then we will speak with results in the future." Lin Feng said, and then he ended the press conference directly. There is not much to say to these reporters.
After the press conference, European football lamented the loss of young coaches in Europe, cursing Lin Feng, a black-hearted businessman, who poached Mourinho and now poached Klinsmann, the youngest and most promising young coach in German football. Of course, Barcelona is the most angry. Lin Feng poached Messi and Fabregas, creating two superstars. Now he poached Guardiola, the former king of Camp Nou. Although Guardiola is going to be the head coach, Barcelona fans cannot accept it.
Lin Feng is completely stepping on Barcelona to get to the top. This makes Barcelona fans feel embarrassed.
"If I am re-elected as the president of Barcelona this year, I will lead Barcelona to glory again. I promise that Barcelona will step on Tottenham to become the top team in Europe again in the future. Not only that, I will do my best to let those Barcelona players return. No matter what the cost, I will make Barcelona players belong to Barcelona forever!" Laporta took this opportunity to make a bold statement in the election for the chairmanship.
This bold statement naturally won the joy of all Barcelona fans. But for Lin Feng, he wished it was so. Guardiola is a very good head coach, but if Barcelona needs him, he will definitely return. Lin Feng doesn't want to let Guardiola go easily. Therefore, Laporta, who has a feud with Guardiola, becoming the president of Barcelona will continue to prevent Guardiola from returning to Barcelona, which is undoubtedly a very good thing for Lin Feng.
Laporta, you'd better be the president of Barcelona for life! Lin Feng made such a wish.
At this time, Chinese fans in China were ecstatic about the joining of the two European head coaches. Especially Klinsmann, the most popular young coach today, who played well in the German World Cup, can join the Chinese national team, which is an encouragement to all Chinese fans. The performance of the Chinese national football team is getting worse and worse. In this World Cup, it did not even pass the Asian qualifiers, which is the worst performance in history. Although Lin Feng moved into the Football Association and made rectifications. The domestic atmosphere was refreshed. But the performance of the national team has always been poor, which is naturally trapped by the level of domestic football players. But the poor level of the head coach is also one of the problems.
Now with Klinsmann, it naturally attracts the expectations of fans. As for Guardiola, everyone knows about the glory of his playing career. But can he be a qualified head coach? Especially when the National Olympic Team is about to usher in the Beijing Olympics, can he be competent? This really caused a lot of fans to worry. Even many fans called for Klinsmann to lead the national team and the National Olympic Team.
This call is extremely strong not only among the people, but also within the Football Association. Inside the Football Association, the Football Association was quite dissatisfied with Lin Feng's one-man rule. He not only managed all finances, but also all personnel appointments and all related transfers. Lin Feng was almost the "local emperor" in the Football Association, and he had the final say in everything. They were almost just decorations. Moreover, Lin Feng made decisions directly without going through them, and only told them at the end.
This time, Lin Feng was like this again. These Football Association officials were dissatisfied, and they united. Reported to their superiors. Accused Lin Feng of wanton behavior, the reason was that Lin Feng randomly offered high salaries to Klinsmann and Guardiola, paralyzing the finances of the Chinese Football Association. As far as the current financial situation of the Chinese Football Association is concerned, it is simply unable to bear such high salaries. Such high salaries. Will only cause their finances to collapse. At the same time, they also accused Lin Feng of being arbitrary and domineering within the Football Association, accusing Lin Feng of one-man rule.
This time, they wanted to completely drive Lin Feng out. If Lin Feng doesn't get out again, they will be finished. After this, I am afraid that they will never be able to make a breakthrough. When Lin Feng covers the sky with one hand, these officials will really be "idle". After this, it is completely impossible to make money. In the past, they could easily make hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars a month, but now, even business trip reimbursements are difficult to falsify. Lin Feng invited the most famous international accounting firm to audit their business trip reimbursements, which completely eliminated all possibilities of fraud.
How can this go on? Therefore, this time they seized the handle that Lin Feng offered 8 million US dollars and 5 million US dollars, a total of 13 million US dollars in annual salary, when the Football Association did not have sufficient funds, and accused Lin Feng, wanting to drive Lin Feng out of office.
"Xiao Lin, it seems that you are not very popular in the Football Association.
Originally, this is not his responsibility, but he insisted on managing it, so the other gentlemen let him manage it. Anyway, not many people care about the Football Association. It is purely a matter of losing reputation and not getting any favors.
"Haha, Mr. Xi, those bastards, if I get their support, it means that I am a bastard. Unpopularity is enough to show my integrity. "Lin Feng laughed.
Mr. Xi was also amused by Lin Feng's bastard talk. Indeed, if he really wants to get the approval of these people, it can only mean that Lin Feng is as corrupt as them. If so, Mr. Xi will really have a headache. However, these people filed a complaint with the superior State Sports Bureau in accordance with the formal procedures, so Lin Feng still has to explain. After all, the country has its own laws, and even if Lin Feng has privileges, he cannot ignore the laws.
"Okay, I will explain. Originally, I was also going to return to China, with Klinsmann and Guardiola. "Lin Feng nodded.
"Xiao Lin, I fully agree that Klinsmann should be the head coach of the national team. But can Guardiola really be the head coach of the National Olympic Team? "Mr. Xi is also a football fan, and his biggest hobby is watching football. He naturally knows Guardiola, but can this person really be the head coach of the National Olympic Team?
"Mr. Xi, look, you are the same as those ignorant people in the outside world. Believe me, he will definitely become the best head coach!" Lin Feng shook his head and said.
Mr. Xi smiled bitterly. This Lin Feng is really bold. He actually mocked himself in front of him for being the same as those ignorant people. If this happened during the Cultural Revolution, Lin Feng would have been labeled a reactionary by the Red Guards. Of course, even if it was not during the Cultural Revolution, such words could not be said casually. And in front of him. But forget it, Mr. Xi is not a person who cares about this. And he is also familiar with Lin Feng's personality. This guy is not suitable for politics. He is too straightforward and too impulsive. A businessman is still the most suitable for him.
"Okay, I'll wait and see! "Mr. Xi said self-deprecatingly, "Otherwise I would really become one of those ignorant people."
"Well, Mr. Xi, I just said what I meant, please don't mind it, I am sometimes so outspoken, please don't take it personally. Otherwise, you will be ashamed of me. I will not be able to see anyone in the future!" Lin Feng apologized repeatedly.
Mr. Xi shook his head speechlessly. This apology was really embarrassing. But this is also Lin Feng's style.
"Okay, when you come back, go to the General Administration of Sports once, I will take care of it, and no one will do anything to you. But you must explain the financial aspects clearly." Mr. Xi reminded and hung up the phone.
Lin Feng smiled. Financially, for him, financial matters were the least of his worries. As for the lack of funds in the Football Association, Lin Feng had already made preparations.
"Jurgen, Josep, let's go, let's go to China first, and we will officially sign a contract with you in a few days." Lin Feng said with a smile.
Klinsmann and Guardiola nodded, and took their families on Lin Feng's special plane and flew directly to Beijing.
After arriving in Beijing, many reporters and fans who heard the news had already blocked the Capital International Airport. Tens of thousands of fans held up signs of Klinsmann and Guardiola, welcoming the two to Beijing. Seeing Klinsmann and Guardiola come out, tens of thousands of fans screamed and shouted their names, making the entire Capital International Airport abuzz. Hundreds of security personnel were unable to maintain the normal order of the airport, and the entire airport was once in a state of collapse.
"Mr. Lin, this is too enthusiastic. Chinese fans are really too enthusiastic. This makes me feel that the responsibility on my shoulders is extremely heavy, and it also makes me more confident to lead the Chinese national team and create good results!" Klinsmann said with emotion.
"Yes, I never thought that I would have so many fans supporting me as a head coach, especially in a foreign country. Mr. Lin, I was a little worried when I came here before, but now I have no worries at all. With such enthusiastic fans supporting me, if I can't do a good job, I will really be ashamed of the word football." Guardiola exclaimed.
"Haha, I said that Chinese fans are the most fanatical fans in the world, and of course the most miserable fans. The team's record is really too bad, too bad. I hope that your appointment will make Chinese fans no longer sad!" Lin Feng said expectantly.
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