The Manchester United players thanked the supporters in the stands.
Bale was in a wonderful mood.
It had been a very, very long time since he had felt this... feeling.
Even though Manchester United's coaching staff had told him, "We can't guarantee you a starting spot."
That was fine.
After playing this match, the Welsh superstar had a faint feeling that he could strike a balance between football and golf in Manchester.
Not far away.
Sky Sports presenter Lineker was interviewing Rakitic.
The ultimate showdown in flattery.
A feast of praise!
"It's an honor to have witnessed such a wonderful match here in Skopje."
Lineker's voice brimmed with admiration, his expression reverent. "As one of Manchester United's midfielders, I'd like you to talk about that man... Li. What exactly did he do to make Ajax's youthful storm look like a bunch of lost children?"
"What did Li do?"
Rakitic shook his head. "There's something fundamentally wrong with your question. A being like Li cannot be gazed upon directly... What I mean is, I can't describe it."
"He seemed to do nothing, yet he also seemed to do everything."
As though he had found a kindred spirit, Lineker nodded repeatedly in agreement. "The whole world says the two of us are kissing Li's ass. What I want to say is..."
In perfect unison, both men turned toward the camera. "What a magnificent ass it is!"
The Manchester United teammates, Ajax youngsters, and reporters around them... were all dumbfounded.
A long while later.
Once the stage had been assembled.
The awards ceremony began.
With a medal around his neck, Li Luo lifted the trophy high alongside his teammates.
The awards ceremony came to a successful close.
The Manchester United squad once again thanked the Red Devils fans who had come