Giants would rather accept a season with nothing, accumulating enough power to take everything next season, instead of wasting a season timidly and even sacrificing future potential for a so-called league championship.
Nor would they give up other championships for a so-called league championship. Even if they are not strong enough, they'll sprint towards all championships with full force.
What Pellegrini did was shortsighted; he destroyed the cornerstone of Real Madrid's future, turning an all-powerful player into a single functional player.
And while he talked about Chen Zhong sacrificing for the team, he was actually sacrificing the team to satisfy personal interests.
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After Raiola hung up the phone, he let out a deep breath and then dialed Florentino's number.
"Damn old fox, I already said all that you wanted me to say, damn it."
