Richard Maddox, a once-promising football prodigy, dreamed of becoming a star. But just as his dream was within reach, it was abruptly shattered when he banged his head on the goalpost, fracturing his skull. Forced into early retirement, Richard vanished from the public eye.

People thought Richard Maddox was done for. However, no one expected that during his unconscious state, his spirit detached from his body. He drifted through time, witnessing the world of football from the perspective of a ghost. It was strange, unpleasant, yet exciting. No need for tickets or travel—he could simply fly.

England, Italy, Spain, Germany—the best football countries in Europe—and even the passionate South America, the energetic Africa, and the growing Asia—Richard observed the rise and fall of football giants, all from the sidelines.

However, watching football from the other side was quite different from experiencing it live. He missed the cheering, singing, and chanting with the other fans. No one could hear him now. No one could watch football with him. He was... alone. 

Just as Richard was about to be bored to death, his soul was sucked back, and he realized that only an entire year had passed.

'Interesting,' he thought, laughing. “I could bet, invest in companies that will succeed in the future, and get rich. Bitcoin, I'm coming, baby.”

but who could have guessed that Richard would dive so deep into the world of football—From owning a single share to testing the waters as a scout, trying his hand as an agent, and eventually stepping into the world of coaching, before finally diving into the realm of football club ownership. 

It has truly been a full spectrum of football, the highs and the lows. Join us as we welcome Richard Maddox!

From the very first minute of the match, Richard felt a knot tightening in his stomach. It wasn't that Sturm Graz were playing exceptionally well—they were simply performing at their usual level.


For some reason, today they looked absolutely possessed. It's no surprise, though; the three of them were known as the famous Magic Triangle, with Vastić playing as an attacking midfielder or shadow striker, while Haas and Reinmayr formed the main striking duo."


With players like these performing at their peak, Richard finally understood why the Austrian media often referred to this period as Sturm Graz's golden era. Compared to them, City barely had anyone functioning normally.


Right from kick-off, Zambrotta slipped while defending the wing. If Makelele hadn't sprinted back in time to poke the ball away from Ivica Vastić's feet, the Austrian attacking midfielder might have burst through City's entire defense. 


Chapter 506 - Cold, Slippery, Hard