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Surrounded by fans, the Manchester United team boarded the convoy that had been waiting nearby and drove to the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh.

When the convoy slowly drove into the area where the hotel was located, the magnificent exterior of the hotel came into view. The Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh stands on this land like a luxurious palace. Its architectural style combines traditional Arabic elements with modern design concepts. The facade is made of off-white marble, which exudes a soft luster under the sun, making it look solemn and elegant.

In front of the hotel gate is an open square, which has been arranged into a welcoming venue with Saudi characteristics. The ground is covered with colorful Persian carpets, with exquisite patterns and delicate texture, as if telling the long history and cultural heritage of the Middle East. On the carpet, there are huge copper incense burners, in which special spices are burning, and curling green smoke rises up. The air is filled with a rich and mysterious aroma, which is a unique smell mixed with frankincense, myrrh and other spices. It makes people feel relaxed and happy, as if they were instantly brought into the ancient Arab world.

The hotel staff are dressed in traditional Saudi costumes. The men wear white robes and red checkered headscarves, which look chic and dignified; the ladies wear black robes with exquisite veils, revealing only a pair of bright and smiling eyes. They are neatly arranged on both sides of the hotel gate, holding trays filled with Saudi specialties and drinks such as dates and rose water in their hands, ready to welcome Manchester United's guests.

After the motorcade stopped, Manchester United got off one after another, and cheerful Saudi traditional music sounded on the scene. The brisk drum beats, coupled with the melodious string music, lingered in everyone's ears, making people sway to the rhythm involuntarily. A group of dancers in brightly colored costumes stepped into the center of the square and began to dance the passionate Saudi traditional dance. The dancers' steps were light and vigorous, their arms waving in the air, spinning and jumping, and their wide sleeves fluttering in the wind, like blooming flowers, showing the hospitality of the Saudi people to the fullest.

The general manager of the hotel came forward with a smile on his face and expressed a warm welcome to the Manchester United people in fluent English: "Dear Manchester United friends, welcome to the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. I hope you can feel the warmth of home here and spend a happy and wonderful time." As he said, he signaled the staff to come forward and present the dates and rose water on the tray to the players and staff of Manchester United.

The dates are full, attractive in color, soft and sweet in the mouth, and the mellow taste spreads on the tip of the tongue, allowing everyone to taste the unique flavor of Saudi Arabia. The rose water exudes a rich fragrance. Take a sip, and the sweetness permeates the mouth, refreshing and pleasant, as if sweeping away all the fatigue along the way.

The players tasted the food and admired the wonderful performances in front of them, their eyes full of novelty and joy. They talked cordially with the hotel staff, feeling the strong Saudi cultural atmosphere, and were full of expectations for the next trip in Riyadh.

After this warm and unique welcome ceremony, the Manchester United team, under the guidance of the staff, walked into the magnificent lobby of the hotel. The dome of the lobby is very high, inlaid with countless dazzling crystal chandeliers. When the lights are on, the entire lobby is shining like a starry sky, magnificent. The floor is a mirror-like marble, reflecting everything around, adding a sense of luxury.

The lobby is surrounded by exquisite Arabic artworks, including unique pottery, gorgeous gold and silver ornaments, and colorful handmade tapestries. Each piece shows the exquisite skills of Saudi craftsmen, and makes the Manchester United team seem to be in a palace of art.

During the check-in process, the hotel staff always served everyone with the most enthusiastic and thoughtful attitude, and every detail was handled just right, allowing Manchester United players and staff to deeply feel the high quality and unique charm of the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh.

With the completion of the check-in procedures, everyone took their room cards and went to their rooms to rest for a while.

At 6 pm, Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdul Faisal and his entourage dressed in decent traditional costumes, with steady and confident steps, showing the majesty and demeanor of Saudi officials. After they entered the hotel, they walked straight to the reception room of the Four Seasons Hotel. Manchester United Club Chairman Rowley, Vice Chairman Nicky Butt, CEO Ed Woodward and Sports Director Solskjaer had been waiting in the reception room for a long time. After the two sides met, they first shook hands and greeted each other enthusiastically, with friendly and expectant smiles on their faces.Although they come from different countries and backgrounds, their common vision for the development of the sports industry makes the atmosphere between them particularly harmonious.

Prince Abdul Faisal spoke first, his voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the quiet conference room: "Chairman Rowley, friends of Manchester United, Saudi Arabia is now committed to promoting the development of the country in all aspects through the "Vision 2030 Plan", and the sports industry plays an extremely important role in it. We hope to use a club like Manchester United with a deep foundation and wide influence, as well as Mr. Rowley's other excellent European sports resources, to jointly create a more dynamic and influential sports ecology, and bring more excitement to sports fans in Saudi Arabia and around the world."

Chairman Rowley nodded slightly and responded: "Your Highness, we at Manchester United have always been seeking opportunities to expand international cooperation. We have seen the vigorous development of Saudi sports in recent years. We are very happy to be able to participate in your We are honored and full of expectations to be part of such a grand plan of the United Kingdom. "

Vice Chairman Nicky Butt then added: "Indeed, if the two sides can reach a cooperation, there is huge potential to be tapped in terms of event hosting, player training, and sports and cultural exchanges. We can learn from each other's experience and complement each other's strengths. "

Ed Woodward explained his views from a business perspective: "From a business perspective, such cooperation has a positive role in promoting the brand promotion and market expansion of both parties. Saudi Arabia has a huge sports consumer group, and Manchester United has many fans around the world. Working together will surely create considerable commercial value. "

During the exchange, Manchester United Club also focused on the situation of the Manchester United Oriental Jersey Design Competition that just ended. Ed Woodward said with a proud look on his face: "This design competition is a new attempt by Manchester United Club in the six East Asian countries, but it has achieved very good results so far. This also makes us realize that through sports events and cultural activities, cultures from different regions can achieve such a wonderful collision and integration. This has a good inspiration for how to better connect local culture with football culture when we cooperate in Saudi Arabia in the future."

Prince Abdul Faisal showed great interest in this event and asked in detail about the organization process of the competition, the participating groups and the characteristics of the final winning works. The two sides conducted further in-depth discussions on this. The atmosphere in the conference room was warm and orderly. Everyone expressed their opinions and the sparks of thinking continued to collide in the exchange.

Half an hour passed quietly in the heated discussion. In this closed-door meeting, the two sides exchanged views on supporting Saudi Arabia to host the World Cup, the Club World Cup, and the finals of traditional English events, sports and cultural exchanges, and commercial cooperation. Although it was only a preliminary discussion of the possibility of cooperation, it was fruitful and everyone was more confident about the future prospects of cooperation.

After the talks, Prince Abdul Faisal hosted a banquet for Manchester United in the banquet hall carefully prepared by the Four Seasons Hotel. The banquet hall was decorated luxuriously and grandly, showing the characteristics and style of Saudi Arabia everywhere.

The dome of the banquet hall is high above, and it is painted with exquisite traditional Arabic patterns. Under the bright lights, it seems that those patterns have come alive, telling ancient and mysterious stories. There are huge handmade tapestries hanging on the walls, which are colorful and exquisitely crafted. Every detail shows the superb skills of Arab craftsmen. The floor is also covered with gorgeous Persian carpets, with soft touch and delicate patterns, which make people sigh at its exquisiteness.

The long main table is located in the center of the banquet hall. Exquisite tableware is placed on the table. The silver plates and crystal wine glasses sparkle with charming luster under the lights, showing the high-end and grandness of the banquet. In addition to the four Manchester United executives who participated in the closed-door talks - Rowley, Nicky Butt, Ed Woodward, and Solskjaer, head coach Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani, Raphael Varane, Pepe, David De Gea, Harry Maguire and other players also sat at the main table.

The players walked into the banquet hall one after another. They were first attracted by the luxurious decoration in front of them, and their eyes were full of amazement and admiration. Cristiano Ronaldo, a superstar who plays an important role in the football world, still maintains his iconic confidence and elegance. He is dressed in a simple and decent casual outfit, smiling and greeting people around him. Every movement exudes a unique charm, attracting everyone's attention. Walking to the main table, he and Abdul FaisalPrince Al-Saud shook hands cordially, and the two had a brief conversation. The prince highly appreciated Cristiano Ronaldo's brilliant achievements in football, and Cristiano Ronaldo responded modestly, thanking the prince for his praise and the warm hospitality of the Saudi side.

Edinson Cavani also attracted much attention. As the new European Golden Boot, the enthusiasm of many Saudi princes attending the banquet for him was second only to the legendary superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. He also responded enthusiastically to the enthusiasm of the crowd. He was seen with a hearty smile, interacting enthusiastically with the people at the same table, and making a few jokes from time to time, making the originally slightly restrained atmosphere suddenly relaxed. While looking at the Saudi specialties on the table, he asked the people around him about the origin and method of these delicacies, and was full of expectations for the upcoming food journey.

Raphael Varane showed his usual calmness and restraint. He sat quietly in his seat, looking around the banquet hall, observing everything around him, and was deeply curious about Saudi culture and this dinner. Pepe talked quietly with his teammates around him, sharing his interesting experiences of attending dinners on different occasions, and occasionally laughed softly when he recalled some interesting details.

The two captains of the team, David De Gea and Harry Maguire, sat in adjacent seats. While waiting for the dinner to start, they whispered about the team's outlook for the next season.