The team lined up in the tunnel. They touched the crest for luck as they filled out into the pitch. As they ran towards the goal, their shirts lit up to the roar of the crowd whose headsets zoomed into their favourite star. The few refusers blinked as their eyes adjusted to the spots of light. The auctions started for the second tier players while the premier stars made sure to spin around as they ran, telling their sponsors’ stories to every corner. The referee faded to black for a moment as he called the captains to the centre circle.
