George's choice to accept the invitation of Rummenigge and Beckenbauer to go to Germany to watch the Confederations Cup game was not a whim, but a decision made after careful consideration. Because he knows that if he refuses the other party's well-intentioned invitation at this delicate time, he will undoubtedly greatly offend Beckenbauer and the German football world who only follow the lead of the football emperor, thus causing unnecessary trouble to himself and Tottenham!
What's more, George also has a very important matter that he plans to discuss with Beckenbauer face to face. In order to avoid attracting the attention of interested people, it is obviously a good way to secretly meet with the football emperor in Germany under the pretext of "going to the Confederations Cup to observe the players up close".
On June 15, just as the opening game of the Confederations Cup between Argentina and Tunisia officially started, George and Elizabeth, who had been traveling all the way, finally arrived in Frankfurt and were ready to watch the match between Germany and Australia that was expected to be played three hours later. The first match of the group stage!
"George, what do you mean, you hope that I will not compete with Blatter for the FIFA president, but instead take over the position of UEFA president according to Johansson's previous idea?" In the VIP box of the Waldstadion, Beckenbauer I asked with a somewhat displeased expression, "Are you so unfavorable about the outcome of the showdown between Blatter and me? Look at the seven years he has been the president of FIFA. Not only has he not done anything good, but he has also done everything he has ever done." All his supporters have been offended. Therefore, now is definitely a great opportunity to overthrow his mediocre rule at FIFA!"
Obviously, Beckenbauer can be said to be full of confidence in this FIFA presidential election. Especially the fact that South Africa, which Blatter had pushed for, successfully won the right to host the 2006 World Cup, greatly increased Beckenbauer's confidence. He believed that Blatter had become a traitor and not many people would support this creditable person. Bankrupt FIFA President!
"Franz, I admit that in terms of ability, you are definitely several levels better than that idiot Blatter. But don't forget how Johansson was defeated in the end despite having a huge advantage! "George is very clear about the source of Beckenbauer's confidence, but he also knows that compared with Blatter, the football emperor is too upright and is not a qualified politician at all!
In order to defeat Johansson, who had a huge advantage, Blatter once made a big promise to the AFC and the African Football Confederation. And now, although Blatter's credibility has been severely overdrawn in the past few years, as the president of FIFA, he can still use his same tricks to win the votes of those third world member football associations!
After all, in this regard, Beckenbauer and Johansson did a disastrous public relations job. As advocates of elitism, those football associations in developed football areas will naturally strongly support them, but those in less developed countries will obviously not buy their account, even if Beckenbauer has the title of football emperor. In the eyes of these football associations, no matter how cheap Blatter's credit is, he can bring them more benefits than Beckenbauer in the position of FIFA president!
It is for this reason that George is not optimistic about Beckenbauer's campaign this time. Because he knows that if Beckenbauer does not change his campaign platform, it is absolutely impossible for those football associations to choose to support this German who cannot bring them enough benefits!
If Beckenbauer decides to run for UEFA president, the situation will be completely different. Although European football is also divided into developed and underdeveloped regions, with the prestige of the football emperor and Germany's influence in Europe, coupled with the secret help of Johansson himself, it is completely possible to suppress the fledgling Platini and achieve success. Complete the transfer of power within UEFA!
However, Platini used the position of FIFA president as a bait to successfully divert Beckenbauer's attention, causing a huge loophole in Johansson's succession plan, and ultimately had to go into battle personally to resist again. The electoral offensive launched by the French!
Although Johansson has made extremely outstanding contributions to the development of European football during his fifteen years as UEFA president and has made the European Champions Cup the world's top football club competition, his excessive age and The long-term experience of serving as UEFA president has also become the target of Johnson's political opponents!
You know, Johansson, who was born in November 1929, is now an old man who is about to turn 76 years old. He has also served as the president of UEFA for fifteen years. He is still at such a large age. Seeking re-election as chairman can easily give the impression of being power-hungry. The most critical thing is that those national football associations are dissatisfied with Johansson's move to still seek re-election, and are extremely interested in Platini's slogan that "after taking office, he will provide financial support to football backward areas" It is very likely that they will unite to deal with Johansson!
That's why George approached Beckenbauer immediately after arriving in Frankfurt. Because the primary purpose of his trip was to make the football emperor recognize the reality and change his mind, and give up the idea of competing with Blatter for FIFA chairmanship. According to Johansson's original plan, he would first stabilize the basic base of UEFA and then fight against him. FIFA is slowly trying to figure it out!
"I have to admit, what you said, George, does make sense." After hearing George's analysis, Beckenbauer's expression became solemn, "However, I think I probably won't be able to bear it for such a long time. Although it is better than Lennart (Johansson) is younger, but I am already a 58-year-old guy now. Let me wait step by step for four years before attacking the FIFA president. To be honest, this is really a bit difficult. It’s hard to force others to do something difficult. Besides, since you have pointed out these problems, George, I will just make corrections next. I don’t believe it. If I do this, I will still lose to that mediocre Blatter who only knows how to seize power!"
What a stubborn guy! Hearing Beckenbauer's answer, George was speechless for a moment. He didn't expect that after he had analyzed the matter so thoroughly, the other party would still insist on jumping into the pit deliberately dug by Platini!
If Beckenbauer insists on running for FIFA president, then George can only find another way to stop Platini's candidacy!
No matter what, Platini must not be elected president of UEFA two years later like he did in his previous life. Otherwise, with his extremely despicable secret operation methods, he and Tottenham, who are at odds with Platini, will definitely be in bad luck by then. It is not impossible for him to cause a tragedy at White Hart Lane!
George has no idea of waiting until he has suffered a hidden loss before going to Platini to settle the score. He likes to take precautions and nip all factors that may be detrimental to himself or Tottenham in the bud. What you do best!
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