Football System: Touchline God - Chapter 25: On A Highway To Hell

... to her own ears.

"Oh, I’m certain he will." Rosana’s tone suggested the exact opposite. "Though I imagine it might be... challenging. The football world is quite small, you know. Word travels fast about these sorts of failures."

Each word was a needle, carefully placed to cause maximum damage. Alina felt her cheeks burn with anger and embarrassment.

"He’s a good manager," she said, but even she could hear how weak it sounded.

"I’m sure you believe that, dear." Ro ...