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Chapter 169

Goodbye, Barcelona!

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Many players from these twelve teams also accepted interviews from the media in the past two days.

But almost everyone said they knew nothing about the so-called European Super League.

Inside the clubs, there is growing unease.

European Super League's plans are kept secret even from executives, with one club executive saying, "This is a matter for the boss."

In addition, many people in the club are confused about what is going to happen.

In some clubs, just before the announcement of the formation of European Super League was released, all employees received a relevant email.

Fortunately, Li Mingyu was admitted to the hospital and was not harassed by the media.

But outside the hospital, many media outlets sent reporters, trying to sneak into the hospital.

Because Li Mingyu is now a hot super star in world football. If you can get a few words from him, your news will definitely attract more attention.

But it is difficult for reporters to sneak into the VIP ward where Li Mingyu lives.

For the past two days, Li Mingyu has been lying in bed, watching this matter indifferently.

As a member of Barcelona, Li Mingyu dislikes this feeling very much.

The feeling of being kept in the dark.

Regarding this matter, Li Mingyu has never heard any rumors.

After this incident came out, Li Mingyu immediately called Messi.

Messi also said that he had no knowledge of this matter at all.

After hanging up the phone from Messi, Li Mingyu felt a little aggrieved.

The club doesn't communicate with the players about such an important matter and insists on going its own way. Do they treat the players as tools?

More and more senior team officials have come forward and said that they knew nothing about this matter.

Anger is spreading, and everyone can see that this incident is a conspiracy by the top personnel of these twelve teams.

Although Florentino has repeatedly said on TV, European Super League is an absolutely altruistic and good thing.

He believes that Europe football needs some changes, otherwise it will just sit and wait for death.

But more and more people are standing on the side of UEFA.

At noon on the second day after European Super League was established, someone finally couldn't sit still.

Team Manchester City officially announced that they will withdraw from European Super League.

This move shocked the executives of European Super League. They didn't know what was happening.

Florentino was furious and accused Manchester City of being a traitor.

But then, something ridiculous happened. The six teams of Premier League announced their withdrawal from European Super League.

European Super League lost half of its founding club and all of its foothold in England.

A few hours later, Inter Milan announced its withdrawal.

Atletico Madrid and AC Milan also exited one after another.

There are only three teams left in European Super League: Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Ceferin had returned to Slovenia, and he stayed up until about two in the morning to digest some important information. He issued a statement welcoming the Premier League club back to the UEFA family, and then began to reply to the thousands of messages that had flooded his phone in the previous two days. Then, he closed his laptop and drank a glass of whiskey.

In less than 48 hours, European Super League, which had made a huge fuss, fell apart.

Li Mingyu rubbed his sour eyes and showed a smile that he didn't know how to describe.

After all, he was just a young man who was just 20 years old. He really didn't understand the operations of UEFA and European Super League.

However, now Barcelona has not chosen to withdraw, and UEFA has issued an ultimatum. If Barcelona and Juventus and Real Madrid do not withdraw from European Super League, then they will take countermeasures.

Champions League, Barcelona and Juventus will not be allowed to participate in this season's semi-finals.

UEFA may choose to resurrect Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica to participate in the upcoming Champions League semi-finals.

For Barcelona, who has been persisting, this news is no less than the Sword of Damocles hanging over his head.

However, Laporta did not express his position.

Life is not easy for Agnelli, the chairman of Juventus.

Because Agnelli has always been the vice president of UEFA, he not only has good relations with all European clubs, but he is also a good friend of UEFA president Ceferin, who is the godfather of Agnelli's youngest child.

However, at the press conference, Ceferin's words were very harsh. He called Agnelli "treacherous" and a "liar".

Ceferin said, "Agnelli is most disappointing, I have never seen anyone lie as persistently as he does."

Florentino insists that only European Super League can help them save themselves.

These three teams have no intention of leaving European Super League.

Fans of Real Madrid and Barcelona don't know what to do either.

At this time, they actually felt sympathetic towards each other.

At this critical moment of life and death, the person who supports him the most is his enemy.

Although this matter has not been finalized yet, the schedule in the football world continues.

At the weekend, Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Sevilla held the finals of this season's Spain Copa del Rey.

The two sides facing each other were Barcelona who lost Li Mingyu and Real Madrid who had high fighting spirit.

Although the two teams are currently at the forefront, Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium is still full of seats.

The two teams gave everyone a wonderful game.

However, due to the loss of the most critical player, Messi is unable to support himself alone.

In this game, although Messi scored twice, it could not stop Real Madrid's crazy bombardment.

In the game, Haaland completed a hat trick in Barcelona's defense as if there was no one around.

4:2, Real Madrid finally won the championship of Copa del Rey.

Messi's lonely expression also became the focus of everyone's discussion after the game.

Having lost Li Mingyu and Messi alone, I really can't stand it anymore!

Two days ago, Li Mingyu had undergone Achilles tendon surgery.

The surgery was very successful and full recovery is expected within three months.

However, Li Mingyu used a quick recovery card for himself after the operation. It is expected that Li Mingyu will be able to return to the court within one and a half months.

However, at that time, both the league and the Champions League game were over.

It is impossible for Li Mingyu to make a comeback this season.

In the week before the Champions League semi-finals, all the focus in the media was on whether UEFA would really drive Barcelona and Juventus out of the Champions League semi-finals.

Ceferin is calling every day, hoping that these two teams can recognize the situation, stop resisting to the end, and return to the UEFA family as soon as possible.

But these three teams did not make any remarks.

Seeing that the semi-finals of Champions League are getting closer and closer.

Chairman Ceferin of UEFA gave an ultimatum, hoping that Juventus and Barcelona will make a choice this Monday, otherwise, they will impose sanctions.

All the eyes of the world are focused on Barcelona and Juventus.

However, European Super League took action first.

European Super League filed a complaint and brought UEFA to the court of Madrid. They complained that they had been tortured by UEFA and FIFA unfair treatment, because the two major organizations have explicitly threatened that if any players dare to participate European Super League, they will no longer be allowed to play in the events they sponsor, and these players will be prohibited from representing their national teams.

Spain Judge Manuel Ruiz de Lara heard the appeal and issued a provisional judgment - which European Super League had not yet disbanded - prohibiting UEFA and FIFA from making "further threats or taking any action to intimidate European Super League and its participants."

In an unusual move, Judge de Lara only made a provisional judgment and did not hear UEFA's defense. Now, he asked European Court of Justice to investigate and confirm whether UEFA and FIFA had the power to prevent competition and whether they abused their power.

For a time, the Europe football world was in an uproar.

UEFA's chairman Ceferin's face was ashen.

He did not expect that Florentino would make such a counterattack.

If he continues to choose to punish Real Madrid and three other teams, he will be pitting himself against the Supreme Court within European Union, which is undoubtedly a stupid thing.

Ceferin felt that this matter was very difficult. Although he was unwilling to compromise, now, he had to make certain compromises.

Because European Court of Justice has stated that this matter will take time to investigate and will give an opinion in two months.

Two months later, all the games for this season will be finalized.

At that time, both parties can sit down and have a good talk.

Regarding this matter, Li Mingyu no longer pays attention to it.

Because an uninvited guest came to his home.

Li Mingyu looked at this bald gentleman with a smile on his face.

"Mr. Guardiola, I'm surprised to see you here!" Li Mingyu showed an admiring smile.

That's right, the person who came to Li Mingyu's home was Guardiola, the former Barcelona's meritorious head coach.

Guardiola first asked about Li Mingyu's injury. After getting a clear answer, the expression on Guardiola's face became serious.

"Lee, my team needs you!"

Guardiola was very direct and made his purpose clear.

Li Mingyu is not surprised. After all, as the head coach of the Manchester City team, Guardiola has been "harassing" him constantly.

Moreover, Manchester City was also the only team that dared to continue to place heavy bets after he was injured.

This point moved Li Mingyu very much.

Li Mingyu shook his head and said, "Mr. Guardiola, I have no intention of leaving Barcelona. I hope to bring more championships to this team!"

A trace of warmth flashed in Guardiola's eyes. After all, the most glorious moment in his career was spent at Barcelona. Whether he was a player or a coach, Barcelona was the softest place in his heart.

Guardiola looks at Li Mingyu just like he looked at Messi back then, talented and loyal.

"So, what if Barcelona gives up on you? Will you still insist on staying with Barcelona?"

Guardiola's sudden words made Li Mingyu's face darken.

Li Mingyu heard his agent say this before, but he didn't really believe it.

Li Mingyu pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Guardiola, I don't know where you got this news from, but I will not make any decision without getting the exact information!"

After finishing speaking, Li Mingyu frowned and said, "Mr. Guardiola, I'm a little tired!"

Guardiola smiled slightly, stood up, and said, "Li, I will always be waiting for you at Barcelona! I hope our next conversation will be very pleasant!"

After Guardiola left, Li Mingyu immediately called Andrew.

Andrew came to Li Mingyu's home sweating profusely.

"Li, I heard that Guardiola came to Barcelona?" Andrew asked eagerly.

Li Mingyu nodded and said, "He just left for a while!"

Andrew smiled bitterly and said, "This guy is still so sophisticated!"

Li Mingyu asked, "Andrew, tell me if the top management of Barcelona has decided to sell me!"

Andrew looked at Li Mingyu, nodded, and said, "Li, that's indeed the case. I have received clear information from Braida. Manchester City has offered a sky-high price that they can't refuse."

Li Mingyu didn't care about the sky-high price. He felt that all the strength in his body had disappeared.

He was sold by Barcelona.

Li Mingyu showed a smile that was uglier than crying. Unexpectedly, he was sold by Barcelona.

Is this the team that he swore to protect for the rest of his life?

Andrew said to himself, "Manchester City offered 300 million euros, and Barcelona did not refuse. I heard an executive from Barcelona said that they did not want to sell you originally. They hoped that European Super League's bonus could help the team tide over the difficulties."

"But now, European Super League is completely corrupt, and the funds are definitely gone. If we don't get a sum of funds quickly to make up for the loss, next season, UEFA won't need to use European Super League as an excuse to prevent Barcelona from participating in Champions League's competition."

"So, they can only agree to Manchester City's offer and choose to sell you!"

"Li, don't be sad. Football is essentially a business. Moreover, now, the development of Premier League is more healthy and orderly than that of La Liga. It is a good choice for you."

Li Mingyu suddenly interrupted Andrew's chattering and said, "Andrew, I understand, please leave me alone to calm down!"

Andrew glanced at Li Mingyu with some sympathy, knowing that he was still young and couldn't get over this hurdle in his heart, so he patted his shoulder and gently closed the door for him.

Li Mingyu was lying on the bed, looking at the chandelier on the ceiling, crystal tears streaming down from the corners of his eyes.

Barcelona, Goodbye!

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