After all, the circle of professional football in Europe is just that big.
You often end up running into old acquaintances.
"Robert, I really am not content! I thought we could have taken three points here, but didn't expect you guys to snatch victory."
Facing former teammates and coaches, Stankovic wore a faint smile on his face, but his tone couldn't hide the deep bitterness.
"Honestly, even I didn't expect this result. The ability the players unleashed on the field was completely beyond my imagination," Mancini said.
Stankovic nodded.
"That player named Tang, his final shot was just a replication of mine in 2011 against Schalke 04. That year, we faced Schalke 04 in the Champions League, and I also scored from midfield."
Mancini laughed.
"I remember that, at that time I was coaching Manchester City. The next day, the entire front page was about your world-class shot, and Neuer's bewildered expression."
