The England team returned to the dressing room and began to celebrate.
Some people played music, and some people just started dancing with their upper body half naked.
"We qualified, we qualified"
"Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh."
Although he was scolded by Gerrard during the game and was replaced early by the head coach.
However, Sturridge didn't pay too much attention.
This happens all the time and the most important thing is that the team wins.
Along with the music, he danced his signature mechanical dance in the center of the dressing room.
Not satisfied with dancing alone, he pulled Sterling and Vardy to teach.
Although somewhat reluctantly.
But who cares? !
Others looked at this somewhat funny scene and cheered.
Just as everyone was in high spirits, Hodgson walked into the locker room and interrupted everyone's celebrations with a smile:
"Hey, time out, Beatles."
"Well, we have an old friend who wants to say hello to everyone."
As soon as he finished speaking, a man in a suit and leather shoes walked in from the door of the locker room.
"Hey guys! How are you doing?"
Looking at that handsome face, Ling Feng's eyes suddenly lit up and his whole body sat up straight.
That's right, the person coming is none other than David Beckham, the former captain and leader of the Three Lions, nicknamed "The Heartthrob"!
Although it is expected that Beckham will come to watch the England game.
However, Ling Feng did not expect that he would have the opportunity to meet his first football love so soon.
At this moment, he was like a little boy who saw the idol he had longed for, and his heart was filled with waves.
"David! Why are you here?"
Gerrard and Lampard were the first to shake hands and hug Beckham.
Later, Beckham shook hands with every player of the Three Lions one by one.
Before Xiaobei could reach him, Ling Feng stood up on his own initiative.
When Beckham noticed this, he couldn't help but smile even brighter.
This guy is quite polite.
Compared with others, Beckham did not forget to give him a friendly hug after shaking hands with Ling Feng.
"Finally! We meet!"
Looking at Xiao Bei right in front of him, Ling Feng was extremely excited, and the corners of his mouth could not help but rise.
Family members, who knows? !
This is real!
Beckham, his childhood football idol, was right in front of him!
This feeling was like chasing a star and chasing a real person, and the real person came to him and had a pleasant conversation with him.
If those friends who played football with him back then knew that he was shaking hands and hugging Beckham now, they would be so envious that Jill would turn purple!
As his thoughts were spinning wildly, Ling Feng did not forget to reply: "Yes, Mr. Beckham, I am your super fan."
"Just call me David."
"Hey, man, I saw your performance in the stands. It was unbelievable. I thought you were going to cross the ball into the penalty area."
"Haha, I originally thought so too. But when I saw Steven standing outside the penalty area, I didn't hesitate to choose."
"It turns out that your decision was unexpected and the key to helping the team win!"
"Thank you, I appreciate it"
Beckham just stayed in the locker room for a while, chatted with everyone, took a photo, and then left in a hurry.
However, before leaving, he did not forget to leave his contact information for Ling Feng.
He also said that if we have a chance next time, let’s go out and have a cup of tea together.
Of course, this is a polite statement.
It's just like the polite saying of people from Guangdong Province in a big eastern country, "You have to take your time to drink tea." The nature is the same.
However, for Ling Feng, getting Beckham was an unexpected surprise.
From this, he could also see the special treatment Xiaobei gave him.
Because Xiaobei only left his contact information with him and not with anyone else!
After Beckham left, Vardy approached Ling Feng with a smirk on his face and joked:
"Hey, new Beckham, what do you think about seeing Beckham in person?"
Hearing this, Ling Feng was also very cooperative. He pretended to think for a moment before answering:
"It's unreal. But I'm happy from the bottom of my heart!"
It is worth mentioning that later in the day, Beckham posted a photo of himself and the Three Lions generals on social media.
And the text says:
"What a game! Steven scored, that iconic Gerrard shot from long range!"
"Wayne, congratulations on your first goal!"
"And Ling's passing was simply wonderful!"
"Come on, lions!"
In addition to Beckham, another football superstar Ronaldinho who watched the entire game also posted on his social media account, expressing his appreciation for Ling Feng without hesitation:
"That No. 15 in England is very creative! He is definitely a real genius!"
"His passing is pleasing to the eye. I think he may become a midfield master like Xavi and Zidane in the future!"
Beckham and Ronaldinho's remarks on social media immediately attracted widespread attention.
Not to mention Beckham, who has tens of millions of fans around the world, Ronaldinho's worldwide popularity alone is enough to benefit Ling Feng a lot.
Who is Ronaldinho?
But one of Brazil's dream 3R combinations, the Brazilian superstar who led the dream team Barcelona to sweep across Europe and win the Ballon d'Or!
It is normal for domestic stars to praise and even praise their country's young players.
However, the one who praises Ling Feng now is Ronaldinho, the "football wizard" who defeated England with a lob in 2002!
This made the British media, which always likes to chase traffic and win eyeballs, collectively overjoyed!
The Guardian, Mirror, The Independent, The Times and other British media all published Ling Feng's photo on the sports section as the front page cover.
"Future midfield master!"
"Supernova!"
All kinds of words of praise, without any hesitation, almost lifted Ling Feng to the sky!
Ling Feng gained a lot from his brilliant performance in the World Cup.
Whether it is fame and popularity, influence or commercial value, they are all soaring like a rocket.
Many neutral fans from other countries have recognized this 19-year-old England supernova through the World Cup!
It can be said that Ling Feng ushered in a critical moment from an ordinary player to a star!
. . .
That night, when Ling Feng returned to the hotel, he received a call from his agent Mendes again.
"Ling, congratulations on qualifying from the group! You also won the best player of the match."
"Thanks, Jorge."
"I have good news for you, do you want to hear it?"
"oh?"
"Nike, Adidas, and Puma all decided to increase their prices after seeing your performance."
"Both Nike and Adidas are offering you an annual sponsorship fee of 800,000 pounds and a signing fee of 200,000 pounds."
"Puma is the most sincere and offers a price of 1.2 million pounds per year! And a signing fee of 300,000 pounds!"
One million and two hundred thousand pounds may not sound like a lot.
However, this is equivalent to twice his annual salary!
This is already a very generous offer for a young player who has not played in the Premier League yet.
Among the three sports brands, Puma's offer is the most generous.
However, compared to the two major sports giants Nike and Adidas, Puma’s popularity is still slightly lower.
This is why Puma will bid higher.
They clearly know that their brand influence and value are not as good as the other two.
Therefore, I hope to use a more attractive offer to grab the rising supernova Ling Feng from Nike and Adidas!
No matter which company he signs with in the end, Ling Feng will become a millionaire at the age of nineteen!
However, before making a decision, Ling Feng still wanted to hear the opinions of professionals:
"Jorge, what do you think?"
Mendes's next answer was very useful to Ling Feng:
"I think this price is very good for a 19-year-old talented player who has firmly started in the midfield for the England national team."
"You know, Rooney and Nike's sponsorship fee is only 1.4 million pounds per year."
"However, from my personal professional perspective, whether it is your strength and potential, or your appearance advantages, it is far more than this price tag."
As soon as these words came out, Ling Feng almost laughed out loud.
In short, compared with Rooney, he is younger and has more potential, is more handsome, and has higher commercial value!
However, this is true.
One is a twenty-nine-year-old current England number one who has begun to decline;
One is a nineteen-year-old, rising new generation of British Emperor star.
Which one has more "money" potential, anyone who can use their brains will know!
Raising his eyebrows slightly, Ling Feng then asked: "Then your opinion is that I should reject it?"
"No, just like before, we don't have to give a reply yet."
"I'm thinking that if you can perform well against Colombia in the next game and even help England reach the quarterfinals, I think Nike and Adidas will definitely come up with a more sincere offer!"
"I see."
"Of course, in addition to sports brands, I also received many offers from other commercial endorsements."
It has to be said that Ling Feng personally manages and manages social media, which makes his influence grow day by day.
In the rapidly developing Internet era, the younger generation spends more and more time on mobile phones and social media.
And through his close interactions with fans and major stars, he has accumulated millions of social media fans in just six months.
This number even exceeds many long-established England internationals and Premier League stars.
This makes his influence unique among young players in England!
And the outstanding performance in this World Cup can be said to be a catalyst!
The whole world has been able to realize Ling Feng’s influence and the huge commercial value behind it!
Therefore, all kinds of commercial endorsements will come to you involuntarily.
It can be said that after the baptism of the World Cup, Ling Feng became one of the most commercially valuable young people in England!
. . .
The next day, Ling Feng's match photos appeared on the sports covers of major media magazines.
Although in this game, Rooney scored his first World Cup goal.
However, it still cannot cover up Ling Feng's shining light in the game!
First, he used a pass that deceived the whole world, helping Gerrard hit the Costa Rica goal with a long shot.
Then he used a well-timed pass to help Vardy create a successful point, which indirectly helped Rooney complete his first World Cup goal.
It is no exaggeration to say that this young man, who is only 19 years old and has never played a Premier League game, conquered all the discerning English fans and media in just three games!
Three group matches, one goal and two assists, averaging one goal per game!
Ling Feng's efficiency is amazing!
His World Cup rating reached an average of 7.55 points per game, which is no less than top stars such as Messi, Muller, and Robben.
The Times even directly claimed that FIFA could award the World Cup Best Newcomer Award to Ling Feng!
The World Cup Best Newcomer Award is an individual award prepared by FIFA since the 2006 World Cup in Germany for the 21-year-old or younger player with the best performance in the World Cup.
Although the World Cup Best Rookie Award will not be announced until after the semi-finals.
However, in the eyes of many English or neutral fans, Ling Feng is definitely the favorite to win the Best Newcomer Award in this World Cup based on his stunning performance in the group stage!
You know, among the thirty-two teams in this World Cup, no 19-year-old player can perform better than Ling Feng!
However, even so, he is not the best young player in this World Cup.
And Colombia, England's opponent in the quarter-finals, has such a young player who also shines.
That is - James Rodriguez!
This talented Colombian midfielder, known as "Ronaldo" by fans, is the core of the Colombian national team's frontcourt.
In three group matches, with three goals and two assists, Ronaldo's performance was even better than Ling Feng.
It can be said that he single-handedly led Colombia to the top spot and qualified from Group C!
Last year, Ronaldo joined French Ligue 1 Monaco from Porto for an astonishingly high price of 45 million euros. Ronaldo immediately showed a phenomenal performance:
In the first French Ligue 1 season, he delivered a double-double of ten goals and twelve assists, helping Monaco win the Ligue 1 runner-up. He also won the French Ligue 1 assists title and was selected for the best team of the season!
And this good state has also continued into this World Cup.
It is worth mentioning that Ronaldo and Ling Feng are both clients of Portuguese super agent Mendes.
In the upcoming quarter-finals, no matter the outcome, at least one of his players has half a foot in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Since Ling Feng and Ronaldo play in the same position in their respective national teams and perform equally well, and they are about to have a head-on showdown, it is difficult not to think of the two together.
The media from both countries sensed the topicality and huge traffic and began to hype the showdown between Ling Feng and James Rodriguez.
And this quarter-finals, which is about to be held at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, will be a showdown between supernovas in football!
I can’t finish writing six thousand, so I’ll make up for it tomorrow.
(End of chapter)
