“What struck me is that they trained in complete silence. Nobody spoke. Only [Sergio] Aguero made a sound, he laughed now and then. The only thing you heard was the sound of the ball going around. That made it even more surreal. It was pure poetry. Art. And I got to be there. Even participate in it. Unforgettable.”

SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP READING

Start for $0 & enjoy free unlimited access for 30 days.

  • Daily TV listings for U.S. and global soccer.
  • Exclusive interviews with players and coaches.
  • Expert analysis of top soccer headlines.
  • Cancel anytime.

Already have an account? Sign in here.

CHECK OUT MORE STORIES

Not ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.

Already have an account? Sign in here.