All Chapters of Goal! The Manchester United Captains: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The day of the charity match arrived with bright skies and a crisp breeze. It was the kind of perfect autumn morning that made Manchester feel alive. The whole city seemed to buzz with excitement not just from the fans, but from the players too. For Maya and Leo, though, this wasn’t just a game. It felt like they were stepping into another carefully planned mission. Every move would matter. Every glance could reveal something. They were here to perform not just for the crowd, but for the people hiding in the shadows.The stadium, usually used for top-tier matches, was surprisingly full. Isabella Knight’s media team had done their job well. Posters of Leo’s return and headlines about the historic ‘Manchester United City’ match were everywhere. It was marketed as a moment of unity but beneath the surface, something deeper was unfolding.In the VIP box, Sir Alistair Finch sat tall and proud, smiling wide for the cameras. He was surrounded by Adidas executives, acting like a man who had f

The locker room before the Blackburn match was quieter than usual. Not because the players weren’t focused but because there was something deeper hanging in the air. It wasn’t just about winning anymore. It was about exposing a traitor.Maya sat in front of her locker, adjusting her shin pads slowly, her hands steady even though her stomach was tight. Around her, her teammates prepared in silence. Everyone was tense. Not just with pre-match nerves but with the feeling that something wasn’t right. Something was lurking behind the scenes.In her mind, Coach Vance’s last words repeated over and over:“Decoy plays, subtle. Very subtle. And the moment we see a reaction, we switch immediately.”This was dangerous. If Blackburn had the leaked set-piece plans, they’d be ready. They could use that information to turn the match against them. But Maya knew the risk was necessary. They needed proof, clear and undeniable proof that Liam Hayes had leaked the tactics. And that Scarlett Thompson was

The cold morning light didn’t help the heavy feeling in the room. Leo’s laptop screen still showed all the files copied from Liam Hayes’s tablet. It was more than just proof, it was a complete map of betrayal. There were leaked tactics, private team chats, secret messages between Liam and Scarlett, and even a hidden folder with personal pictures of Maya; photos taken without her knowing. It wasn’t just wrong. It was disturbing.“This isn’t just a leak,” Maya said, her voice tight, her hands clenched. “This is spying. And those pictures… this is sick.”Leo’s face was hard with anger. “Liam played with fire. And Scarlett gave him the match. We can’t waste time. We have to take this straight to Sir Alistair.”They knew the truth now. But revealing it wasn’t simple. Getting the evidence had involved Ben sneaking into a restricted area and copying a private device. If they weren't careful, they could end up in trouble themselves. Still, they had to take the risk. They had to act before Isa

The club’s internal investigation into Scarlett Thompson grew more intense. The atmosphere around Maya and Leo became heavier by the day. Every conversation felt like a test. Every glance seemed like quiet suspicion. Sir Alistair Finch was putting serious pressure on the leadership. He wanted the scandal shut down fast before it hurt the club’s clean image and put the Adidas sponsorship at risk. His stress flowed downward. Isabella Knight was always nearby, watching closely, and Coach Thorne was more on edge than ever.Liam Hayes faced long, hard questioning from club security and outside investigators. Slowly, he started to open up. He gave more details about Scarlett’s actions; how she manipulated him, told him to steal data, and paid him for it. His story was full of ambition, pressure, and jealousy. The worst part? He admitted that he had taken some of the photos of Maya at Scarlett’s request. Scarlett had wanted “leverage,” to make Maya look unprofessional and distracted. The ful

The air inside Manchester United City’s headquarters still felt heavy with everything that had just happened. Liam Hayes’s emotional confession. Scarlett Thompson’s angry outburst. The hearing had ended, but the tension hadn’t gone anywhere. Maya and Leo walked out of Sir Alistair’s office feeling like they had won but it didn’t feel good. The truth was finally out, but it came with a price. They weren’t safe. Not yet.Sir Alistair was furious.Within hours, he’d called emergency meetings. The leaked files, Liam’s testimony, and Scarlett’s aggressive lies had stirred up a storm. And as if that wasn’t enough, Eleanor Wright’s article had just gone public. It exposed the pressure the club put on its players and pointed fingers at how much the women’s team had been ignored. The timing couldn’t have been worse. With the Adidas deal still in negotiation, Sir Alistair needed calm. Instead, he had chaos.He wasn’t just angry. He was trapped and when Sir Alistair felt cornered, he didn’t get