The noise was a jumbled mess. Shouts calling out for specific players collided and merged into a cacophony.
Richard wasn't trying to be cool; he simply smiled at how loud the National Stadium (Kasumigaoka) was compared to the previous day, when the U17s had played. The U17 players trailing behind him wore serious expressions, not wanting to miss a single moment of it.
As they headed outside, the crowd poured out like a tide, excitement crackling in the air. They followed the first team out, the elite juniors finally making their appearance after their dazzling performance the day before.
Mikel Arteta craned his neck and stood there with a scowl, frustrated as he watched the group ahead sprint after the first team, who were rapidly pulling farther away.
Sergio Busquets wandered over, curiosity evident. "What are you doing just standing there?"
Arteta replied, annoyed, "We're Manchester City players too!"
