The confetti was gone, the parades were over, but the glow of winning both the World Cup and the Champions League still shimmered around Nathan. He was Overall Rating: S+. He had reached the pinnacle. Yet, the feeling wasn't one of completion, but of new beginnings. The Legacy Archive feature, newly unlocked, hinted at depths he hadn't yet explored, a whole new layer to his GOAT quest.
After a whirlwind of celebration and a much-needed break, pre-season began. The atmosphere at Carrington was different. Every player carried themselves with the confidence of champions, but also with the knowledge that they now had a giant target on their backs. Every opponent would want to be the team that beat the double winners.
