Richard Maddox, a once-promising football prodigy, dreamed of becoming a star. But just as his dream was within reach, it was abruptly shattered when he banged his head on the goalpost, fracturing his skull. Forced into early retirement, Richard vanished from the public eye.

People thought Richard Maddox was done for. However, no one expected that during his unconscious state, his spirit detached from his body. He drifted through time, witnessing the world of football from the perspective of a ghost. It was strange, unpleasant, yet exciting. No need for tickets or travel—he could simply fly.

England, Italy, Spain, Germany—the best football countries in Europe—and even the passionate South America, the energetic Africa, and the growing Asia—Richard observed the rise and fall of football giants, all from the sidelines.

However, watching football from the other side was quite different from experiencing it live. He missed the cheering, singing, and chanting with the other fans. No one could hear him now. No one could watch football with him. He was... alone. 

Just as Richard was about to be bored to death, his soul was sucked back, and he realized that only an entire year had passed.

'Interesting,' he thought, laughing. “I could bet, invest in companies that will succeed in the future, and get rich. Bitcoin, I'm coming, baby.”

but who could have guessed that Richard would dive so deep into the world of football—From owning a single share to testing the waters as a scout, trying his hand as an agent, and eventually stepping into the world of coaching, before finally diving into the realm of football club ownership. 

It has truly been a full spectrum of football, the highs and the lows. Join us as we welcome Richard Maddox!

Cannavaro was sold to Parma in the summer of 1995. In his first season, he immediately became a regular starter, making 29 league appearances and scoring once. He quickly established himself as a key part of Parma's backline, alongside Roberto Mussi, Antonio Benarrivo, Luigi Apolloni, and the Argentine veteran Néstor Sensini.


The 1996/97 season marked a turning point in Cannavaro's career. From that point on, his rise to success at Parma truly began.


Interestingly, Parma's position at the time closely mirrored that of Manchester City now. They finished the 1996–97 Serie A season as runners-up to Juventus, securing qualification for the UEFA Champions League the following year.


With City also qualifying for the next UEFA Champions League, Richard believed their chances of signing Cannavaro wouldn't be too difficult.


News about Ferdinand was still making waves in English football.


Chapter 330 - "Deep Pocketed" Manchester City