Real Betis’ Comic Quest for Antony…
In a plot twist wilder than an octopus playing drums, Real Betis magician Isco has whipped out his comedy wand and suggested a zany crowdfunding campaign to keep Manchester United’s on-loan wizard, Antony, in their Spanish lair. If you thought this was some lacklustre midfield endorsement, think again! Ever since he soared into Seville swifter than a pizza delivery scooter, Antony has been netting goals like he’s picking ripe cherries off a tree.
With a goldmine price tag of £85 million weighing heavier than a sumo wrestler in a hot air balloon, the Brazilian ball maestro was once cast aside like leftovers by United’s boss man Ruben Amorim. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes—or, more accurately, a footballer rising from the bench—Antony has enchanted the La Liga crowd quicker than you can say “Goal!” Sunday night’s 2-1 victory over Sevilla had Isco singing his praises louder than a rockstar at a karaoke.
Despite Antony’s magical La Liga spell, he must return to the land of the Red Devils come summer—unless Betis finds a magic lamp or indeed pulls off Isco’s crowdfunding caper. No enchanted clause allows them to make the stay permanent, but who knows? In football, miracles can happen: just ask anyone who remembers Leicester’s Premier League win!
