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Chapter 53: The Shadow in the Academy

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Maya didn’t hear the crowd.

The stadium was roaring, the lights were blazing, and the men’s team’s Champions League trophy was gleaming like it had swallowed the sun. But the noise felt like she was watching it all from behind glass.

She clapped along with the rest of the women’s squad, smiling where the cameras could see, but inside her head, gears were grinding.

Her season had already started. New budget. New resources. New purpose. Rebuild & Unite; the initiative had changed everything for the women’s team. They weren’t just surviving anymore; they were building something worth fighting for. And as captain, Maya carried the weight of that on her back.

Chloe, her best friend, brick wall of a defender, and now vice-captain stood at her side, both of them beaming like proud parents as the cameras flashed. But Maya’s thoughts kept drifting back to one name.

Amelia.

The prodigy. The kid everyone was talking about before she’d even stepped on the pitch. Fearless on the ball, lightning qu
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  • Goal! The Manchester United Captains   Chapter 53: The Shadow in the Academy

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    "If we lose, they’ll call us a fluke. If we win, we become legends."Leo stood in the tunnel, surrounded by the sound of stomping feet, deep chants, and the heavy beat of music echoing through the walls. His heart was thumping like a war drum, but his face was calm. His hands? Clenched. Steady.Maya’s voice echoed in his head:“Trust what you see, not what you’re told.”This was it. The Champions League Final. The biggest game in Europe. And Manchester United City was here to win it.He looked down the tunnel. A sea of red filled the stadium. Flags waved, voices screamed, flares burned. His team’s fans had shown up in force. This wasn’t just a football match anymore. This was a statement.He wasn't just playing for silverware.He was playing for his team.For Maya.For the truth.A deep breath. Then another.“Let’s make history,” Leo whispered to himself.“Leo!” shouted Jamie, their left winger, nudging him. “You good?”Leo turned. Gave a small smile. “More than good. You?”Jamie grin

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