When he got to the arena, Chen Yu ran into David Griffin in the office area.
He casually asked if Real Madrid had won their game.
He didn't follow soccer, but he knew they were playing in the Champions League final today because Real Madrid was visiting the United States.
"They won! They're the champions!"
Chen Yu said proudly.
Three years ago in France, Chen Yu had met an injury-riddled Ronaldo, who the media claimed was on the verge of retirement. It was as if the gears of fate began to turn at that moment. Ronaldo's subsequent league title, and now this Champions League victory—Chen Yu could take a fair share of the credit for both.
The feeling was one of shared glory.
"That's great. Congratulations to them." David Griffin clearly didn't grasp the prestige of a Champions League title. He offered a simple congrats before asking about the rookies.
He was now in charge of the scouting department.
