America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 294 Daily life and Manchester United

2001 years.

8 month 5 day.

One day has passed since the release of the Forbes Billionaires List.

U.K,

City of Manchester.

Manchester is the earliest industrialized city in the world. It is a metropolitan municipality and a single management area in Greater Manchester, Northwest England.

This city is an important transportation hub and commercial, financial, industrial and cultural center in the UK, as well as an international metropolis.

Now in 2001, Manchester has developed emerging industries and has become an international city centered on electronics, chemicals and printing, with more than 700 industries including heavy machinery, weaving, oil refining, glass, plastics and food processing.

As the leader of free trade, economic liberalization, and cooperation movement, the city of Manchester has a strong influence on the British economy and is one of the eight core cities in England.

This is Manchester's impact on the UK, economically, commercially and politically.

But in the eyes of British fans, and even many Red Devils fans around the world.

In their eyes, there is only one place that is particularly important in Manchester.

That's the place in the town of Stretford in Trafford, Greater Manchester.

This is what Manchester means to them.

Because here is the Old Trafford Stadium, which is one of the top teams in the Premier League, the home of the Manchester United football team nicknamed the Red Devils.

But in fact, many fake Manchester United fans don't know.

Old Trafford is not the headquarters of Manchester United.

This is just their home field.

Manchester United's training ground, the main place for training on weekdays, is at the Carrington training base.

This is what the team officially calls the Trafford Training Centre.

This training base is located in the southwest of downtown Manchester, 6 miles west of Old Trafford.

Surrounded by green trees, beautiful scenery, convenient transportation and very quiet place.

There is nothing unique about this place from the building.

There are also no symbols describing these buildings.

However, if you are a real Manchester United fan, when you drive on this small road and see the "Carrington" road sign along the road.

You will definitely know that the front is the famous Carrington training base-the training ground of the Red Devils Manchester United, known as the "Heart of Manchester United".

For many true Manchester United fans, this is a holy place in their hearts.

Manchester United players and managers.

After the offseason ended in July this year.

All returned to the team on time.

The start time of the Premier League every year generally starts in mid-August and ends in late May of the following year.

The first game of this year's Premier League new season will be held on August 8.

It was a Sunday.

As the face of the Premier League team, one of the killer features to attract audiences and ratings.

United are scheduled to play one game this year, against Blackburn Rovers.

The game will be played at Old Trafford.

Today is the 5th, and there are still twelve days before the start of the game.

This is the opening game, Manchester United do not want to lose to Blackburn.

On the training ground.

The head coach Sir Alex Ferguson, who has always been a tyrant, is watching the players arrive at the stadium one by one with a sullen face.

In the Carrington training base, Ferguson has always been the first one to arrive.

This allows Ferguson to find out every day who is the latest to arrive at the scene.

For example, Ferguson saw David Beckham, the star of the team, and was the last member to arrive at the stadium.

Ferguson looked at Beckham sullenly.

The latter didn't dare to come over to say hello to him, and directly joined the training.

David Beckham was originally one of Ferguson's most valued players.

Beckham is also one of the best players Manchester United has trained.

Since joining Manchester United's youth training team in 1991, Beckham has been a member of Manchester United.

Ten years have passed by now.

It can be said that Ferguson, the coach, has contributed a lot to Beckham's fame and success.

It only started a few years ago when Beckham met his now-wife Victoria.

Seeing David Beckham's eyes, Ferguson became more and more upset.

Mainly in the eyes of the head coach, since David Beckham is a player, since he is an athlete.

The main energy should be put on the football field and the training field is the correct truth.

But after meeting Victoria and marrying Victoria.

David Beckham can't say he doesn't take football seriously.

But it was clear that Ferguson felt he was giving a lot of his energy to Victoria's circle.

The entertainment industry that Ferguson has always looked down upon.

Ferguson believes that Beckham could have done better and could have gone higher.

But all of this was ruined after getting to know Victoria.

Even Ferguson felt that even David Beckham's penalty two years ago was because of Victoria.

Ferguson blamed most of the responsibility for this on Beckham's wife Victoria.

The head coach believed that Victoria, a singer in the entertainment circle, distracted Beckham too much energy and time.

But what about Ferguson?

Victoria is already married to Beckham, and even their eldest son has been born for two years.

No matter how dissatisfied Ferguson is with Victoria, it is impossible for Beckham not to have his son and wife.

"call"

Ferguson looked at the running Beckham, the head coach took a deep breath.

Maybe it's time to start picking David's heir.

Whether it is an heir on the court or an heir in terms of team influence.

Ferguson thought so.

Knowing that the head coach was staring at David Beckham, Ferguson looked at him furiously.

Fortunately, at this time, Ferguson sent to the team headquarters in the morning to find Steve McLaren, the chief assistant to CEO Peter Kenyon, and he appeared on the court.

This distracted Ferguson.

David Beckham finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Ferguson waved to Steve McLaren from a distance, and saw Steve running towards him in a hurry.

"Steady. Don't fall, Steve," Ferguson said.

Steve McLaren ran up to him and just said, "Alex, our boss is here!"

"You invited Peter here?" Ferguson asked in surprise.

Before that, the Manchester United team was a listed company.

The shares are relatively dispersed, and there is no clear boss.

As a result, CEO Peter Kenyon, who is also the chairman, is referred to as the owner within the team and the company.

"It's not Peter Kenyon!" said Steve McLaren hastily. "It's Abe Smith, it's Abe Smith!"

"Abel Smith?" Ferguson asked in surprise, "That American?"

"Yes, that's all right, I don't need to say it. Look, here he is." Steve pointed to one of the crowd who appeared on the training ground.

Ferguson looked over, and the old coach saw Mr. CEO, leading a large group of people, accompanied by a young man with a big smile, walking towards this side.

Ferguson didn't like this scene very much. The head coach felt that his authority would be greatly challenged on the stadium, his home court.

Never admitting defeat, Ferguson took a deep breath and looked at the other side with a calm expression.

"Go this way. Mr. Chairman, this is the Carrington training base, the training ground of our Manchester United team."

Chief executive Peter Kenyon introduced Abel graciously: "Oh, and this one. He is the head coach of our team, Sir Alex Ferguson!"

Ferguson looked at each other calmly, he felt that this young American had more temperament than David.

David Beckham is already a well-known handsome man in the entire Premier League and even in European football.

The American man in front of him was even more handsome than David.

When Ferguson thought this way, he was also mentally prepared to "face the battle".

As a result, Ferguson saw the young and handsome American smiling and reaching out to him:
"Hello, Mr. Ferguson. Your name is the same as my father's. So how about I call you Ferguson from now on?"

Newspapers often say that Abel looks like Apollo.

The most important reason is that he is very sunny when he smiles.

Abel, who was smiling brightly at the moment, stretched out his hand in a gentle tone.

The performance was completely different from what Ferguson had imagined, which made Sir Alex a little surprised.

After hesitating for a few seconds, the meritorious coach of the Manchester United team quickly stretched out his hand and said:

"Hello, Mr. Smith. Oh, I should call you Chairman. No problem, you can call me whatever you want, it's your freedom."

"Haha~"

Abel stood beside Ferguson and glanced at the little old man.

The little old man is not short, he should be around 1.8 meters.

That is, when the age is reached, age spots, wrinkles, and white hair have appeared on the face.

The waist is also a little bent.

"Come on." Abel hugged Ferguson's shoulders, and the latter was very embarrassed for a while, not knowing what he was going to do.

Abel then said to Aimo Alamuddin, who was standing next to him, "Aimo, please take a photo with the coach."

Aimo Alamuddin smiled and picked up the camera he had prepared long ago, and clicked it.

When Ferguson was stiff, Abel let go of the little old man.

"I like Manchester United. I am a Manchester United fan. I appreciate you too, Coach Ferguson. The group photo just now is a small wish of a fan. I hope you don't mind."

Abel laughed.

"I don't mind." Ferguson felt that this American didn't look like a billionaire.

It's very casual, which makes Ferguson feel very easy-going.

Peter Kenyon next to him saw this scene, and Manchester United's chief executive breathed a sigh of relief.

What Peter is most afraid of is that Ferguson will not show a good face and get into trouble with Abel.

After that, the Manchester United team will never have peace.

Fortunately, although Ferguson has a stubborn temper, he is not a fool.

At least know how to react when facing a super rich man and the team owner.

More importantly, Peter also felt that Abel seemed to appreciate Ferguson.

This is the happiest thing for Peter.

Because Peter knew that the person Manchester United could not live without was Ferguson.

If Ferguson and Abel had a dispute, then Manchester United would be over.

When Peter is happy.

Abe, who had not been reborn before, was the reason why China was shortlisted for the 02 World Cup when he was young.

At that time, he loved football more than other sports.

It was later that I was heartbroken by the national football team, which likes to eat sea cucumbers, so I stopped watching football.

The former Abel loved baseball the most.

Now Abel's favorite sport is football and baseball.

It's just that his liking is not particularly strong.

It's not so strong that you want to play it off, or watch it afterward.

It's just that I like it more than other sports and pay more attention to it.

So after buying the NBA Rockets, Abel has not been to the Houston scene until now.

After buying Manchester United, he just came to Manchester today.

Passing Stretford, he ran over to take a look at Manchester United now.

By the way, take a photo with Ferguson.

"Let's talk."

When Peter wanted to speak, let the star players of the team come over to meet the boss.

He heard the boss say this:
"Peter and Ferguson, let's talk about the future of the Manchester United team."

Peter Kenyon nodded quickly, and Ferguson agreed.

Looking at the players who are very curious about this side and their heads are all looking this way.

Ferguson immediately commanded assistant coach Steve, and asked Steve to give them additional training.

Then the little old man followed Abel and Peter and walked around the edge of the training ground.

"First of all, I like Manchester United very much. I will not buy a team that I don't like."

Abel opened the chapter clearly, first expressing to the two core figures of Manchester United that he bought Manchester United because he likes it.

Regardless of whether it is true or not, it is always true to say so.

"After buying Manchester United. I am going to delist it. I have enough financial resources so that Manchester United does not need to raise funds in the market."

Mainly Abel was talking, and Ferguson and Peter were listening.

The three walked slowly.

"Let's talk about the things you are most concerned about. About the management and development of the team."

Having said that, Abel paused deliberately and looked at the expressions of the two.

As expected, the faces of both of them became serious.

What they are most concerned about and most worried about is right in front of them.

"Ha ha ha ~ look at you like this."

Abel shook his head: "Don't worry. I will not intervene in the specific affairs of Manchester United. I don't know much about football. After I take over, I think it is most appropriate for Ferguson to be in charge of anything related to the team. "

"Besides the team, it includes marketing, operations, brand management and other things. Peter, you have done a good job, as long as you continue to be responsible."

"in other words."

Abel spread his hands towards the two, "Except for a new boss, nothing has changed."

"Oh, not all of them." Abel said with a smile, "I remember that the Old Trafford Stadium is a bit old, and the surrounding facilities are not up to date. I'm going to pay for it and renovate it. That's all. The point has changed."

Manchester United's home ground

Ferguson couldn't help looking at Peter, and found that the latter was also looking at him.

Both saw surprise in the other's eyes.

None of them expected that Abel would come today and say these words.

If this is true, it would be a great thing for both of them and the team.

Especially Peter Kenyon, who has long wanted to renovate Old Trafford.

Build the Old Trafford stadium bigger, able to accommodate more seats, and the surrounding facilities are more advanced.

In this way, when attracting fans to buy tickets, it can also be more attractive.

It's just that the board of directors has not allowed it before, because the funds to renovate the entire Old Trafford stadium are too large.

With so much money, shareholders want to put it in their own pockets as dividends.

Seeing the generosity of the new boss, Ferguson's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help whispering:
"Mr Smith, if you want to renovate Old Trafford, you don't have to pay for it."

Given Manchester United a year or two, Ferguson felt that the team could earn money for stadium renovation by themselves.

The premise is that as long as the boss doesn't want to take away the profits.

You must know that Manchester United has always been one of the most profitable and profitable football teams in the entire UK, and even the entire European football team.

Maybe none of them.

Looking at the commercial sports teams all over the world, Manchester United has always been the most profitable group.

Regardless of the capital injection from the new boss, only rely on Manchester United's own hematopoietic ability.

In fact, Old Trafford could be refurbished.

It's a pity that because it's too profitable, Manchester United doesn't care about the past or the future.

In the parallel time and space, I have been sucked blood by the bosses all the time
"It goes without saying. It's a little gift from me to Manchester United."

Abel said casually.

In his previous life, he was a fake Manchester United fan.

I have always felt that the Red Devils are so strong and so profitable, but the stadium has always been the worst, which is simply ridiculous.

Since there is an opportunity to buy Manchester United as a toy in this world, let's renovate Manchester United's home court for it.

For Manchester United, it is a major event that needs to accumulate profits for several years.

For Abel, it can't be a drop in the bucket.

That is at most just a handful of hairs on Jiuniu's body.

What's more, in the eyes of Abel, a businessman, Old Trafford has become more beautiful and can accommodate more fans.

That is also increasing Manchester United's ability to make money in disguise.

In the end, positive feedback, the money earned is still fed back to your own investment.

There is no harm at all, and at most it is a matter of not seeing profits in the early stage.

And why not?

Seeing the casual look of the new boss, Ferguson was a little speechless.

Only now did the old coach realize that the American boss in front of him was younger than David Beckham and a few blocks more handsome than David.

He is now the latest richest man in the world.

At this moment, Ferguson had the feeling that the future coaches of Chelsea, Manchester City and other teams can only experience.

And more intense.

The kind that can krypton gold at will, without worrying that the team can't afford the money.

As long as it is suitable, it feels like you can buy it no matter whether it is expensive or not.

For Ferguson, it hasn't even started yet, and the old coach feels that he is going to feel better at the moment.

Suddenly, a ball was kicked from the middle of the field.

The speed of the ball was very slow. The Four King Kongs who wanted to make a move at first glanced hesitantly and saw that the boss was ready to pick it up.

The four golds all stopped just now.

The ball was very accurate, it slowly walked up to Abel and was stepped on by him.

Ferguson became angry.

Because the old coach saw it, it was played by David Beckham.

Ferguson, who knows David's character well, can guess Beckham's intentions.

But for now, Ferguson was in shock, even disbelief, at the generosity of his new boss.

I am very disgusted with David's behavior, extremely disgusted.

Ferguson was on the verge of berating David Beckham.

Just opened his mouth, the sound has not yet come out.

The little old man saw the young boss in a suit and leather shoes, he raised his foot in high spirits, and kicked the ball without any skill.

boom!
An astonishing voice sounded.

The ball is like a cannon ball fired.

It disappeared into the grass in an instant and flew into the sky. The height and speed of the ball were so high that it seemed to be able to shoot down all the planes in the sky.

Originally, Ferguson opened his mouth to scold Beckham, but there was no sound from his opened mouth, but he was so surprised that he couldn't close it.

　Old Trafford Stadium was refurbished in 2000. This place is regarded as a butterfly effect. When the protagonist bought it, it had not been renovated yet, and the decoration was completed in the hands of the protagonist.
　　
　
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