The air crackled with a new kind of energy at the training camp. Not the nervous tension of facing champions, but the electric buzz of facing legends. Brazil. The five-time World Cup winners. The Samba Kings. Their name alone conjured images of dazzling skill and relentless attack.
Nathan felt a mix of awe and fierce determination. He had hit Overall Rating: A, a significant jump, but he knew Brazil played on a different level. This wasn't just another game; it was a World Cup Semi-Final. The stakes couldn't be higher.
He worked tirelessly on his Glide of Messi (22%) mastery during drills, trying to push past that 25% milestone. The permanent minor agility boost was already noticeable, making him feel quicker, more nimble. But against Brazil's flair, he'd need every bit of that enhanced control.