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Not sure how many people have heard this but Evra told a story from his Juventus days where he noticed a player crying alone on a team flight

He assumed it was something serious because there was no internet on the plane

The reason ended up being something completely unexpected and it became a joke in the dressing room afterwards 😭

According to Evra, someone was crying over the Notebook, he told Tevez and he promised not to say anything, let he told the whole locker room 😂😂

Two of the best Juventus players, in modern history for sure. Class.

Harry Kane being released by Arsenal at 8 years old could’ve easily been a moment that changed how he saw himself.

But instead of building his identity around rejection, he just kept going.

No public reaction. No drama.

No “prove them wrong” attitude on display in a toxic way, just consistent work, loans, development, and improvement over time.

That’s what stands out looking back. Not the rejection itself, but the lack of ego around it.

He didn’t waste energy trying to make it personal.

He just focused on getting better, wherever he was, until the results eventually spoke for themselves.

Now he’s one of the most consistent strikers in Europe, not because of the moment he was released, but because he didn’t let that moment define his behaviour.

Sometimes the strongest response isn’t caring less or caring more, it’s just not letting it become your identity in the first place.

Barcelona’s 6–1 comeback against PSG is one of the most ridiculous things to ever happen in the Champions League. Neymar running the show, chaos everywhere, and Sergi Roberto popping up at the end like it was scripted.

Now Barça need something special again, except this time it’s against Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid.

And if there’s one manager who lives for killing momentum, slowing the game down, and ruining fairytale nights, it’s him.

With Lamine Yamal saying he watched that PSG comeback live and that Neymar was his idol, it sets up a wild narrative.

But let’s be honest… if there’s anyone built to kill the party, it’s Simeone.

So what wins, chaos or pure shithousery?

Came across John Obi Mikel talking about his time at Chelsea FC under Roman Abramovich, and the way he describes the pressure at the club is honestly wild.

According to Mikel, when performances dropped, Abramovich wouldn’t just stay behind the scenes, he would arrive at the training ground in a helicopter, and players would immediately know something serious was happening even before he stepped out.

He would then go straight into the dressing room, speak directly to the squad, and make it clear that standards had to improve or changes (including managers and players) could happen quickly.

It’s a very intense example of how elite football environments operate when results don’t meet expectations, especially when your owners a billionaire, who doesn't give a f*ck.

(video is in English)