The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

On January 1, 2019, around seven in the morning, the sun had just risen, and the golden sunlight had not yet completely penetrated the thick curtains and poured into the room. Luo Lie was immersed in a sweet dream, and the breeze blew through the curtains, and everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

However, this tranquility was soon broken by a rapid phone ring. Luo Lie frowned in his sleep, turned over, and tried to ignore the annoying sound. But the phone rang stubbornly, as if it would not stop until it achieved its goal.

Finally, Luo Lie reluctantly stretched out a hand from the quilt and fumbled to find the mobile phone on the bedside table. He squinted his eyes and looked at the caller ID, and a nameless anger suddenly surged in his heart. The caller was Vice Chairman Nicky Butt. Calling at this time must be no good.

"Hello!" Luo Lie's voice was full of dissatisfaction and sleepiness.

"Chairman, I'm sorry to bother you so early, but there is an urgent matter that I must inform you of." Nicky Butt's voice came from the other end of the phone, sounding a little hurried and nervous.

"What can't I wait until I get back?" Luo Lie said unhappily, his mood was extremely bad.

"Chairman, it's Greenwood. He was taken to the police station for beating his girlfriend." Nicky Butt said in one breath, as if he was afraid of being interrupted.

Luo Lie heard the news and instantly lost all sleepiness. He sat up from the bed, his head buzzing.

"What did you say? Greenwood? Beating your girlfriend? Going to the police station?" Luo Lie couldn't believe his ears, and a series of questions came out of his mouth. Luo Lie was shocked because he clearly remembered that Greenwood's beating of his girlfriend in his previous life happened in 2022, when he was 20 years old. Was it because he asked Mourinho to call Greenwood into the first team in advance, resulting in a butterfly effect? ​​! Greenwood is only 17 years old this year, and he hasn't even reached the legal age of adulthood in the UK. However, because he was not yet of legal age, Greenwood was not detained for three days and three nights like in his previous life, but was released on bail soon.

Foreigners are all so precocious! Luo Lie couldn't help but complain in his heart.

"Yes, Chairman. Now the media has begun to report it. This matter has made a big fuss. We must take countermeasures as soon as possible." Nicky Butt said.

Luo Lie took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "What is going on? Tell me the details."

Nicky Butt paused on the other end of the phone, and then said: "According to the current situation, Greenwood had a fierce quarrel with his girlfriend Harriet Robertson last night, and then lost control of his emotions and beat her. The neighbors called the police after hearing the noise. When the police arrived, his girlfriend was already injured. Now this matter has attracted widespread public attention, and women's rights organizations are also strongly condemning it and demanding severe punishment for Greenwood."

Luo Lie listened to Nicky Butt's narration, and his face became more and more gloomy. "This idiot! How could he do such a thing?"

"Chairman, what should we do now? The team's image has been greatly damaged, and sponsors are also asking about the situation." Nicky Butt asked.

"The club will first issue an official statement against violence." Luo Lie rubbed his temples and thought for a moment. "Regarding Greenwood, first contact a lawyer to understand the legal procedures and possible consequences. Then prepare to hold a press conference to show the public our attitude. Before that, don't make any comments easily to avoid causing more trouble."

"Okay, Chairman. When will you be back?" Nicky Butt asked.

"I will end my vacation immediately and book the earliest flight back. This matter must be handled well and cannot affect the team's reputation and future development." Luo Lie said.

"Understood, Chairman. Then I will arrange it first." Nicky Butt said and hung up the phone.

Luo Lie sat on the bed, and his mood could not calm down for a long time. He never thought that such a thing would happen when he was on vacation. Greenwood is a player that Luo Lie likes more among Manchester United's youth training players. He thought it would take more than two years for him to explode, and he also wanted to call him into the first team in advance so that Mourinho could discipline him well to see if he could avoid detonating this bomb. Unexpectedly, the inertia of history is so great that what should happen still happened. Luo Lie knows that Greenwood's behavior not only brings trouble to himself, but also brings a huge crisis to the entire Manchester United club.

Luo Lie got up quickly, washed up briefly and started packing his luggage. While he was packing, he was thinking about how to deal with this crisis. He knew that this would be a difficult battle, but he had to lead the club out of the predicament.

On the way to the airport, Manchester United issued its first official statement in response to the 17-year-old youth in the team.Regarding the controversy over the "domestic violence" of the new star Mason Greenwood, Manchester United said, "We are aware of the pictures circulating on social media and the allegations against the players. We will not make any further comments until the facts are confirmed. Manchester United will not tolerate any form of violence." Luo Lie's mobile phone also kept receiving various messages and calls. He didn't want to reply one by one, but just looked out the window silently, his heart full of worries.

When he finally got on the plane and sat in his seat, he closed his eyes and tried to relax himself. A few hours later, the plane landed at Manchester Airport. And in these few hours, the whole incident did not subside with the statement of Manchester United, but was continuing to deteriorate.

The fuse of the whole incident was that Greenwood's girlfriend Harriet Robertson uploaded photos of herself being beaten and injured on her personal social media, and the British media was in an uproar for a while.

The Daily Mail was the first to report this shocking incident with a striking headline "The Dark Side of Football Stars". The article described in detail the shocking injuries in Harriet's photo, strongly condemned Greenwood's atrocities, and called on all sectors of society to pay close attention to this. "As a public figure, Greenwood should be a role model, but he did such a heinous act, which is a serious violation of the bottom line of social morality!"

The Sun was even more ruthless, publishing a large photo of Harriet's injury on the front page with a bold headline "Football Scandal!" Their reporters dug deep into Greenwood's past and pointed out that some of his bad performances on the court might be the clues of his bad temper. The commentary article was fierce: "This is not just a domestic violence incident, but also a smear on the image of the entire sports world. Greenwood must pay a heavy price for his behavior!"

News programs on major TV stations also reported on this incident. The BBC news anchor said solemnly: "Today, we saw a heartbreaking picture. We are deeply angry about Harriet Robertson's experience. Greenwood, the once highly expected football star, has now become the target of public criticism. Our society will never tolerate such violence, whether at home or anywhere else."

Sky Sports invited many football commentators to analyze and condemn the incident. A senior commentator said excitedly: "Football is a passionate and competitive sport, but this is by no means an excuse for violence. Greenwood's behavior has disappointed and angered all those who love football. He should be severely punished, and he should also reflect deeply on his behavior."

Social media exploded. On Twitter, the topic #Greenwood domestic violence# instantly topped the hot search list, and countless netizens expressed their anger. "This kind of person is not worthy of playing football!" "He must be punished by law!" "It's a shame to hit women!" Angry remarks came like a tide.

Well-known sports journalist David Smith wrote in his column: "This incident allows us to see the dark side behind sports stars. Greenwood has talent and opportunities, but he doesn't know how to cherish them. His behavior not only hurts his girlfriend, but also hurts the hearts of fans. What we hope to see is that athletes use their strength and fighting spirit to win respect on the field, rather than using violence to solve problems in life."

The Times published a long commentary, analyzing the incident from the perspective of social phenomena. "The problem of domestic violence is still serious in today's society, and Greenwood's case has exposed this problem to the spotlight. We can't just regard it as individual behavior deviation, but we should think about how to strengthen education and supervision at the social level to prevent such incidents from happening."

At the same time, some women's rights organizations also stood up.

One of the most famous feminist organizations called "Women's Power" quickly drafted a public statement, strongly condemning Greenwood's violence and calling on all sectors of society to pay attention to the problem of domestic violence.

The statement reads: "Greenwood's behavior is a serious violation of women's dignity and a gross violation of humanity and morality. His violent behavior not only brought physical and mental trauma to the victims, but also had extremely bad effects on the social level. We firmly demand that the law impose the most severe sanctions on him and never allow any form of tolerance and connivance. At the same time, we solemnly call on the whole society to reflect deeply on whether the protection mechanism for women's rights is sound and whether it is truly implemented. Every woman has the right to live in a safe, equal and respectful environment. This is an inalienable basic human right. We call forEducational institutions should strengthen gender equality education and cultivate values ​​that respect women; we call on law enforcement agencies to strictly enforce the law and have zero tolerance for domestic violence; we call on all sectors of society to work together to eliminate the soil for gender discrimination and build a truly fair, just and harmonious social environment. Women are not weak, and justice must be upheld! We will continue to pay attention to the progress of this incident and will not give up until we achieve our goal! "

This statement quickly spread on social media, and received support and forwarding from countless people.

For a time, a powerful public opinion force was formed throughout the British Isles, which ruthlessly condemned Greenwood's behavior. Their voices spread to every corner, making this incident the focus of social attention.

As soon as Luo Lie walked out of Manchester Airport, before he had time to feel the familiar atmosphere of the city, he was surrounded by reporters.

Reporters rushed in like a tide, and Luo Lie was surrounded by microphones, cameras and flashlights in their hands. They looked anxious, and their eyes were full of exploration and questioning, like a group of hungry wolves, eager to get the answers they wanted from Luo Lie.

"Chairman Luo Lie, please tell us what you think about Greenwood beating his girlfriend! "A reporter shouted first, his voice was particularly sharp in the noisy airport hall.

Luo Lie was slightly stunned by the sudden situation, his brows were furrowed, and a trace of displeasure and helplessness flashed across his face. But as the chairman of Manchester United, he knew that he had to face this situation.

"Everyone, please calm down." Luo Lie tried to raise his voice to quiet the scene. As he spoke, he raised his hands and pressed them down, signaling everyone to be quiet, but his voice was soon drowned out by the reporters' questions.

"Mr. Chairman, what impact will this incident have on Manchester United?"

"Will you impose severe penalties on Greenwood?"

"How does Manchester United plan to deal with this public relations crisis? "

Questions came one after another, like a string of cannonballs, bombarding Luo Lie. He was squeezed in the middle of the crowd, almost unable to move. The club staff and bodyguards who came to greet him tried to maintain order, but they could not resist the surging offensive of reporters.

Luo Lie took a deep breath and said loudly again: "I just returned to Manchester City and need to understand the situation first. Manchester United Club will issue a formal statement later." As he said, he shook his head helplessly, revealing a little fatigue in his eyes, and the muscles on his face were tense.

However, the reporters were not satisfied with such an answer.

"Mr. Chairman, the fans are waiting for your statement, you can't just perfunctory it like this! "A reporter shouted in dissatisfaction, while shouting, he stretched the microphone forward and almost poked Luo Lie in the face. Luo Lie's face became gloomy, his eyebrows twisted into a knot, the corners of his mouth turned down, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes.

Luo Lie said seriously: "I understand everyone's concern and eagerness, but I can't give a definite answer before I fully understand the facts. This is responsible for the incident, and also for the club and all relevant personnel." As he said, he used his hand to block the microphone that was about to hit him, and his expression became more solemn.

"Then when do you expect to give us a clear statement?" Another reporter asked, while closely following Luo Lie's pace.

Luo Lie pursed his lips and said: "I will do it as soon as possible, but please give me some time." After speaking, he quickened his pace, his face full of eagerness to get away. Under the escort of the club staff and bodyguards, he left the scene with difficulty. The airport hall returned to a brief calm, but everyone knew that the storm had just begun.

"Where is that bastard now? "Sitting in the car that the club came to pick him up, Luo Lie asked the staff who came to pick him up.

"Mason Greenwood is at his home in Bradford, Yorkshire."

"Arrange someone to pick him up at the Carrington base, and ask his parents, if they can come, pick him up together." Luo Lie thought for a while and ordered.

"What about Harriet Robertson?"

"She is staying in St. John's Hospital. The club sent someone to see her earlier. The wound looks a bit scary, but the injury is not serious." The staff said.

"Is this a matter of whether the injury is serious or not?!" Luo Lie glared at the staff and continued, "Send someone to contact her again. It's best to ask her not to accept interviews or tweet again."

"Okay, boss."

"Also notify the club executives and public relations department members in Manchester to hold a meeting in an hour." After speaking, Luo Lie leaned back on the car seat with a tired face.

"Okay, boss. Nicky Butt, Vice Chairman,Director Solskjaer and coach Scholes are already waiting for you at Carrington."