A clever housewife cannot cook without rice.
In the end, even Guardiola, flushed and agitated, had to accept this reality.
He said gloomily:
"In your country's league, there is an enormous obstacle called 50+1. Bundesliga always seems to choose to respect tradition rather than pure competitiveness, but how long can we hold on to these things? At a certain point, you have to consider what constitutes a more modern and competitive choice, shouldn't the German league develop towards betterment? Especially in the face of intense competition in international events."
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United Kingdom, Manchester City.
At the entrance to the city, from the only highway leading from the airport, passing vehicles slowed down, rolled down their windows, and looked at a towering 20-meter billboard by the roadside.
[Welcome to Manchester!]
Below the bold red slogan was Icardi wearing Manchester United's number 9 jersey, arms outstretched, embracing the sky.
It was the moment of sunset.