On Monday night, Manchester City's match against Middlesbrough was the final fixture of the Premier League round in February, drawing the most attention. However, prior to the match, Maine Road had only just become aware of Manchester City's recent itinerary.
The Super Bowl is a global event broadcast in nearly a hundred countries. Although the British often overlook American football, it still holds a certain level of prestige beyond the world of soccer. So when cameras inadvertently caught Richard and his players in a VIP box during the Super Bowl, the British media exclaimed in disbelief: "Are they crazy?!"
During the same week as the Premier League fixtures, Manchester City's first team was leisurely enjoying the Super Bowl in the United States?!
While not everyone agreed with the trip—some players had family obligations—the younger members of the squad thoroughly enjoyed the vacation.
