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... ut not in a heavy, defeated way.
After the 1–0 win, the players were spent in that satisfying way where your legs ache but your spirit feels full. A few of the lads had already dozed off, earbuds still in. Others scrolled through their phones, their faces lit up by mentions and praise from fans online.
Niels sat by the window, hoodie pulled low, watching the countryside melt into the night. His reflection stared back—drawn, a little pale, but... calm. At 25, he wasn't the golden ...
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