You may think that in your city soccer is lived like a religion, but believe me: unless you live in Argentina, there is no place where soccer is much more than a sport than in Manchester. Yes, on its streets you can find the oldest English-language library in the world, interesting second-hand stores and a refreshing celebration of sexual freedom… but, in the end, what dominates the city center is a four-story-high museum dedicated to football. Manchester is soccer, and today is your chance to prove it.
There they go with the ball at their feet
Today, at 21.00, one of the most eagerly awaited matches for soccer fans around the world will decide who will advance to the final of the Champions League. On the one hand, a Real Madrid that this year has fallen short of the league title against Barça, but has won this tournament more times than anyone else: 14, doubling the second, Milan. On the other, a Manchester City that in 2021 fell just short of winning and led by Guardiola is having a scintillating season and is, in fact, dominating the Premier League.
Many -most of them, let’s face it- believe that this is the year for the British team to win the Champions League and that Madrid will not be able to stop their hunger for goals: they have just beaten Bayern 4-1 and the bookmakers’ own statistics put them as absolute favorites. Does everyone trust City to win? Not everyone!
Enter FIFA 23, capable of simulating matches more or less sensibly. Hey, if a few years ago we all trusted the predictions of an octopus, why shouldn’t we believe in those of a specialized video game? According to this simulation, Real Madrid will win 3-2 with goals from Modric and a brace from Vinicius against Grealish and Haaland’s. Who knows! The most anticipated match of recent times is about to begin: Do you trust your instinct… or FIFA?
