Chen Ran's judgment was correct. When Stephen sent someone to pass the news that Red Bull Group was going to sponsor the International Champions League to Pepsi, they could not sit still.

Pepsi European company members soon found Crystal Palace Club and officially offered Stephen the intention to sponsor the International Champions League.

Because Coca-Cola does not have a promising sports drink brand, it is not very interested in sponsoring the International Champions League.

As for Emirates, he was very interested in the form of the International Champions League established by Chen Ran and further proposed their own proposals.

"Chen, PepsiCo is willing to pay 10 million euros to sponsor the International Champions League event. But they have also put forward a lot of new requirements."

“10 million euros?”

Good guy, these drinks sellers are really richer than the other.

When Red Bull Group bid 5 million euros before, Chen Ran felt that it was already good. Unexpectedly, Pepsi is even more ruthless now, and it doubles directly.

However, this money is really profitable.

When Chen Ran was in a good mood and was happy, he might get 10 million euros before he played the game.

"Tell me, there are new requirements. After all, they are willing to pay so much money, so we should try our best to meet the requirements of the sponsor's father."

"Chan, PepsiCo's requirement is that the International Champions League title sponsorship must be signed for at least three times. If this event is not held for three times, we need to compensate PepsiCo for double sponsorship fees, which is 60 million euros."

"These profiteers!"

There is indeed no free lunch in the world, and Pepsi is not a fuel-efficient lamp. Before the event started, the compensation was set.

And it takes three years to sign, and this move is quite ruthless.

Although Chen Ran took advantage of the 10 million euro title sponsorship of the International Champions League, once Chen Ran started this event this year, Pepsi would take advantage of the next two years.

Chen Ran glared at Stephen with great dissatisfaction: "Is there any more? You can tell them all at once."

"have!"

Chen Ran was stared at him for no reason, and Stephen said he was also innocent.

"Pepsi Cola also requires that the scale of participating teams will be expanded starting next year. There should not be only Premier League teams, but also championship-level teams in other European countries."

"In addition, the teams participating in the International Champions League need to include at least one team from the United States. Of course, they specifically proposed that, except for the Red Bull Club in New York."

Sure enough, my colleagues are enemies.

He also specifically proposed not to allow New York Red Bull to participate. What a great hatred, what a great hatred.

"Stephen, what do you think of these conditions in PepsiColati?"

"Chan, the key is whether you have the confidence to continue to host this International Champions League. Otherwise, if you give up halfway, the penalty of 60 million euros will not be a small amount."

"I must have confidence. What we invite is a champion-level team, these American old men in the football desert, who have watched such a high-level football game on site."

"So, Stephen, you don't have to worry about the 60 million euro liquidated damages. I will definitely continue to handle this International Champions League."

"Since Chen, you are confident that you can continue to do it, there is no problem. Anyway, the scale will definitely be expanded after the event. At worst, you can add another American club at that time."

"Stephen, this account cannot be calculated like this. The title sponsorship of 10 million euros seems to be quite large now, but once we successfully organize this event this year, then next year and the year after, you may be less than 10 million euros.

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"So, you go and tell the Pepsi people that you can sign a three-term contract, but you have to add money. This year, this year, this year, 15 million euros, and the year after that will be 20 million euros."

"Uh... Chen, is this a little too large? After all, this is just a friendly match."

Stephen was also frightened by Chen Ran's lion's mouth. Chen Ran was slaughtering Pepsi as a fat sheep.

"It is because it is a friendly match, and there is no burden of performance, so the game can be played better. You can tell the people of Pepsi that the competition system of our International Champions League is different from the official matches."

"In addition to winning a game and winning a three-pointer, draw a game. Each goal is also considered one point, and there is no overtime. If you draw a 90-minute draw, you will directly score a penalty to determine the outcome."

"This encourages offense and scores many goals, which will definitely attract a large number of viewers to watch live. Even the ratings of TV broadcasts are definitely not low."

Seeing Chen Ran confidently listing the reasons, Stephen was slowly convinced.

It sounds like this can really take money out of Pepsi's pocket.

"I understand. I'll go back and sort it out, and then I'll tell the people of Pepsi."

"By the way, I'm just talking about Pepsi. What does Emirates mean? What new proposals have they come up with?"

"Oh, that's it. Emirates, you're interested in the invitation to the champion team to play a friendly match. But they don't seem to be willing to go to the United States to host this event, but they want to leave the event in Europe.

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"So, they proposed to re-establish an event held in Europe, similar to the International Champions League. They were willing to name this event, and they had all thought of the name, and it was called the Chiefs Cup."

I'm going, isn't this a friendly match held at Arsenal's new stadium in his previous life, sponsored by Arsenal Club and sponsored by Emirates Airlines?

However, because Arsenal declined, the top teams were not invited to participate in this event, which made the Chiefs Cup famous and influence far less than the International Champions League.

Unexpectedly, after going around in circles, the right to host the Chiefs Cup finally fell into the hands of Crystal Palace.

"Stephen, you tell the Emirates people that it is the first time we have held an International Champions League event this year, and it is still unknown whether it can succeed."

"It's better to wait for the Chiefs Cup for the time being. If our International Champions League is held very successfully this year, we will plan the Chiefs Cup at that time, which will be more secure."

"Yes, Chen, you're still thoughtful. Now, just about the International Champions League, the staff of the entire Crystal Palace Club are already busy. If the Chiefs Cup is added, I'm sure there will be trouble."

Hearing Chen Ran turned down the Chiefs Cup, Stephen nodded repeatedly to agree.

After all, Chen Ran is only responsible for formulating a general plan, and Stephen and others are the ones who are really handling specific matters on the front line. Now Crystal Palace really can't free up people to organize the second event before organizing the second event.

After several rounds of negotiations, Pepsi finally agreed to Chen Ran's proposal, signing the International Champions League with Crystal Palace at a price of 10 million euros in the first year, 15 million euros in the second year and 20 million euros in the third year.

three-year sponsorship contract.

As time goes by, the team members also ended their vacations and returned to London. After a period of silence, the training base of Crystal Palace was revitalized again.

In the conference room, Chen Ran called Guardiola, Southgate and Simeone three assistants together.

With the addition of Kaka and Yinbrasimovic, Crystal Palace's tactical style will also make some adjustments accordingly.

Before the formal training begins, Chen Ran needs to communicate with his three assistants first.

"I called everyone here today because I plan to add some new tactical styles to Crystal Palace in the new season. You can see if there are any problems. If there is no problem, then you will let the players start in training.

Practice these new tactics.”

"You also know that we introduced two new players, Kaka and Yinbrasimovic, not long ago. How to use them is also one of the key points of our research today."

Chen Ran said as he began to arrange formations on the tactical board.

"First of all, it's important to be clear that in the new season, Crystal Palace will use the 442 double tower tactic most of the time."

When Chen Ran said this, Southgate, as a champion of British 442 tactics, immediately became ecstatic and did not forget to look at Guardiola and Simeone beside him.

"Ahem, of course, using the double tower tactics most of the time does not mean that Crystal Palace has given up Josep's offensive tactics and Diego's defensive counterattack tactics."

Chen Ran glared at Southgate, who was so proud of himself.

“I made this decision mainly for two reasons.”

"One reason is that Josep's offensive tactics consume too much physical energy. As we participate in more and more games, the intensity will become greater and greater."

"Once the schedule is dense, the side effects are too great. Especially when the season is sprinting, the average pace of the game is every three days, and the players' physical fitness is simply not recovered."

"Another reason is that Diego's defensive counterattack tactics can be used less and less."

"As our Crystal Palace is getting stronger and stronger, most teams will choose to shrink and defend when they meet us. This forces us to push forward and attack if we want to win the game, so we naturally have no chance to play again.

The defense counterattacked."

"So, after careful weighing, I chose to use the 442 double tower tactic as the main style of play for Crystal Palace in the new season. For this reason, I also specially introduced powerful center Yin Brasimovic."

"In this way, with Tony and Yinbrasimovic as the main striker, Young Kohler's forward lineup was basically completed."

"As for the midfield configuration, we used to use double midfielders or even three midfielders to match them. But in the new season, I plan to focus on double midfielders or single midfielders."

"One back midfielder?"

When Chen Ran mentioned a single midfielder, Simeone, who had always paid attention to defense, couldn't help but scream.

"Boss, is the single midfielder a little too thin? Can the defense be strong? Will this be too risky?"

"Diego, don't worry. I have the conditions to use a single midfielder, that is, I will only do this when facing a weak team."

As he said that, Chen Ran first arranged the 442 diamond midfield formation he designed on the tactical board.

Forward Tony, forward Yinbrasimovic (Jan Kohler)

Front Middle Kaka (Modric)

Left forward C Ronaldo (Evra), right forward Ribery (Alves)

Mid-mid Vieira (Yaya Toure, Mascherano, Simeone)

Left-back Chiellini (Evra), central-back Thiago Silva (Southgate), central-back Vidic (Pepe), right-back Macon (Alves)

Goalkeeper Cech (Van der Sar)

"Sometimes I even line up the formation of three defenders."

While speaking, Chen Ran arranged a new 352 formation on the tactical board.

Forward Tony, forward Yinbrasimovic (Jan Kohler)

Left forward C Ronaldo (Evra), front midfielder Kaka (Modric), right forward Ribery (Alves)

Viera, Modric (Yaya Toure, Mascherano, Simeone)

Chiellini, left center back, center back Vidic (Sosgate), right center back Thiago Silva (Pepe)

Goalkeeper Cech (Van der Sar)

"Of course, I usually only use the above two formations when facing weak teams. There is only one purpose, that is, attack with all your might."

"If we face a mid-range team with certain strength, we will still use the original style of play."

Immediately afterwards, Chen Ran disrupted the formation of the tactical board and rearranged and combined the formation of 4231.

Center Tony (Yin Brasimovic, Jan Kohler)

Left forward C Ronaldo (Evra), front midfielder Kaka (Modric), right forward Ribery (Alves)

Viera, Aya Toure (Mascherano, Simeone)

Left-back Chiellini (Evra), central-back Thiago Silva (Southgate), central-back Vidic (Pepe), right-back Macon (Alves)

Goalkeeper Cech (Van der Sar)

"If we meet an opponent with similar strength as ours, then at this time, we may need to play a defensive counterattack."

As he said that, Chen Ran arranged another 451 formation with three back midfielders.

Center Tony (Yin Brasimovic, Jan Kohler)

Left forward C Ronaldo (Evra), right forward Ribery (Alves)

Aya Toure, Vieira, Mascherano (Simone)

Left-back Chiellini (Evra), central-back Thiago Silva (Southgate), central-back Vidic (Pepe), right-back Macon (Alves)

Goalkeeper Cech (Van der Sar)

After demonstrating several formation styles, Chen Ran turned to look at the three assistants who were in deep thought.

"These formation styles are not constant. For example, if I face a strong team that is comparable to ours, when the score is behind and the game time is almost gone, I will also become a 352 formation and beat the attack with all my strength."

"Anyway, the arrival of Kaka and Yinbrasimovic provides sufficient personnel support for us to try more different tactical styles in the new season."
Chapter completed!