Richard Maddox, a once-promising football prodigy, dreamed of becoming a star. But just as his dream was within reach, it was abruptly shattered when he banged his head on the goalpost, fracturing his skull. Forced into early retirement, Richard vanished from the public eye.

People thought Richard Maddox was done for. However, no one expected that during his unconscious state, his spirit detached from his body. He drifted through time, witnessing the world of football from the perspective of a ghost. It was strange, unpleasant, yet exciting. No need for tickets or travel—he could simply fly.

England, Italy, Spain, Germany—the best football countries in Europe—and even the passionate South America, the energetic Africa, and the growing Asia—Richard observed the rise and fall of football giants, all from the sidelines.

However, watching football from the other side was quite different from experiencing it live. He missed the cheering, singing, and chanting with the other fans. No one could hear him now. No one could watch football with him. He was... alone. 

Just as Richard was about to be bored to death, his soul was sucked back, and he realized that only an entire year had passed.

'Interesting,' he thought, laughing. “I could bet, invest in companies that will succeed in the future, and get rich. Bitcoin, I'm coming, baby.”

but who could have guessed that Richard would dive so deep into the world of football—From owning a single share to testing the waters as a scout, trying his hand as an agent, and eventually stepping into the world of coaching, before finally diving into the realm of football club ownership. 

It has truly been a full spectrum of football, the highs and the lows. Join us as we welcome Richard Maddox!

January 30, 1996 — The press release announcing Richard's acquisition of Adidas was everywhere: from Handelsblatt, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and Die Zeit to Manager Magazin.


Inside the Handelsblatt office, it could be seen that a senior editor had already submitted his content to the editor-in-chief.


Maddox Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Adidas


Herzogenaurach, Germany – Maddox Capital, led by British investor Richard Maddox, has officially acquired a majority stake in global sportswear giant Adidas from Bernard Tapie Finance S.A., in a landmark deal valued at approximately 2.8 billion francs ($500 million)


"This is not just a financial investment, it's a long-term commitment to restore Adidas to global dominance," said Richard Maddox in a brief statement. "We believe Adidas is uniquely positioned at the intersection of sports, culture, and innovation."


Chapter 205 - Fight for Promotion