Ah, this is the wonderful Master League—a soccer championship, though you’ve probably already guessed that. But the Master League isn’t just any championship; it’s the tournament where the best of the best compete. It features top-tier players and the finest teams in the world—for instance, there’s PFG, a team modeled after the real-world PSG.

The Master League brings together teams from all over the world, with the European clubs being the best ones today—the top teams from Spain, England, Germany, Italy, and France. Each of these teams features a selection of players; while I couldn't include a full squad of 11 for every team, each one has at least two players represented.

What is your role in the story? Well, here you will manage Leicester United—a team that nearly got relegated last season. Your job isn’t necessarily to win everything, my friend, but rather to manage a football squad within the Master League.

Your goal isn’t to win titles or achieve glory—nothing like that. In fact, it’s quite simple: try to keep Leicester in the top division. And, if possible, try not to ruin the team by the end of the first week.

→ List of Master League clubs

ENGLAND (9 CLUBS)
Manchyne City
Manchyne United
Redpool
Gunners
Pottenham Purs
Chelski FC
Leicester United
Neverton FC
Crystal Eagles

SPAIN (4 CLUBS)
Real Vardrid
Barchal
Atlético de los Osos
Savolla

ITALY (3 CLUBS)
Nazionale di Milano
Roman
Pantalanta

GERMANY (2 CLUBS)
Boiern Munchen
Borssia Dertmund

FRANCE (2 CLUBS)
PFG — Paris Faith Germany
Olympiks de Marseille

Welcome to the Master League! Before you begin your managerial career, there are a few things you should know about how this championship works.

→ League Format

The Master League First Division consists of 20 clubs, all competing in the same league regardless of their country of origin. Each season features 40 rounds, with every club playing one match per round. The points system follows traditional football rules:

• Victory: 3 points
• Draw: 1 point
• Defeat: 0 points

Teams climb or fall in the standings based on their results throughout the season.

→ Relegation

Not every club gets a happy ending, unfortunately. At the end of the season, the teams finishing in 18th, 19th, and 20th place are automatically relegated to the Second Division. For Leicester United, avoiding those three positions is your main objective. Of course, you're welcome to dream about winning the championship. Just remember that surviving the season would already make the board very happy.

→ The Final Two Rounds: The Fans Take Control!

Now, here's where things get interesting. The first 38 rounds follow the regular league schedule. However, Rounds 39 and 40 work differently. Instead of following a predetermined fixture list, the matchups for these final two rounds are chosen by the public! That's right. The fans decide who faces whom. Every club still plays exactly one match in Round 39 and one match in Round 40, but the opponents are determined through public selection. Imagine a title contender being forced into a massive rivalry match, or a relegation-threatened club suddenly having to face one of the strongest teams in the competition. And yes, these matches count toward the league standings just like any other match. A win still earns 3 points, a draw earns 1, and a defeat earns nothing. No special protection. No guaranteed easy fixtures. The supporters get to choose the matchups, and the clubs have to deal with the consequences.

→ The Entertainment Bonus

Football is a sport, but in the Master League, it's also a business. And nothing attracts viewers quite like an unforgettable match. The Entertainment Bonus is a financial reward distributed through the league's pay-per-view revenue system. Clubs can earn additional money by providing exciting football, attracting large audiences, and giving spectators a reason to keep watching. There are two main ways to earn these bonuses:

• Match Entertainment Bonus: Awarded immediately after particularly entertaining matches, such as spectacular high-scoring encounters, dramatic comebacks, or unforgettable last-minute victories.
• Top Scorer Entertainment Bonus: Players competing for the league's top scorer title can generate additional revenue for their clubs. Unlike match bonuses, these rewards are distributed progressively throughout the season, as their performances continue attracting viewers.

However, there's a catch. The system isn't entirely fair. Popular clubs with famous players and enormous audiences naturally have an advantage. Teams like Real Vardrid, Barchal, and PFG are more likely to attract massive viewership. But smaller clubs aren't excluded. A struggling team can still earn an impressive bonus by producing a spectacular performance that captures the public's attention. In the Master League, winning matches earns you points. Entertaining the audience can earn you money. And sometimes, a single unforgettable goal is worth more than anyone expected. 

→ The two Master League cups

As if surviving 40 league rounds weren't difficult enough, the Master League also features two separate cup competitions: the Winners' Cup and the Loser's Cup. Despite their names, both tournaments offer opportunities for clubs to earn trophies, prize money, and a little unexpected glory.

→ Winners' Cup

The Winners' Cup brings together 40 clubs: 20 from the First Division and 20 from the Second Division. The tournament begins with a group stage consisting of 10 groups of four teams, each containing two First Division clubs and two Second Division clubs. The top two teams from each group qualify for the knockout phase, but there's a catch: the eight lowest-ranked group runners-up must compete in an additional playoff round, with rankings determined by points and then goal difference. Only four of those eight survive, joining the ten group winners and the two best runners-up to form the final Round of 16. From there, it's a traditional knockout competition. All knockout rounds are played over two legs, home and away, except for the grand final, which is decided in a single match. The Winners' Cup is where established giants are expected to dominate—but Second Division clubs have every opportunity to embarrass them.

→ Loser's Cup

Don't let the name fool you. The Loser's Cup might sound like a consolation tournament, but winning it is anything but easy. This enormous competition features 80 clubs from all four divisions of the Master League. Unlike the Winners' Cup, there are no seeded draws, protected clubs, or restrictions based on division. Every matchup is completely random. A First Division giant could face another powerhouse immediately, while a struggling Fourth Division club might receive a surprisingly favorable draw. The tournament begins with a preliminary stage to reduce the field, followed by the Round of 64. Both the preliminary round and Round of 64 are single-match eliminations. From the Round of 32 onward, every knockout tie is played over two legs, home and away—including the final itself! And there's another important detail: the Loser's Cup offers substantial financial rewards for progressing through the tournament. For smaller clubs, a successful cup run can completely transform their finances, strengthen their squads, and potentially change the balance of power across the divisions. In the Master League, even a club nobody takes seriously can suddenly become a dangerous opponent. Two cups. Two very different formats. And absolutely no guarantee that the favorites will survive.

→ Leicester United:

I created the Leicester squad with 11 starting players, plus 5 substitutes as options:

Leicester United — Squad 2025/26

Starting XI (4-3-3)

1. Peter Smichel — GK

2. Teddy Johanssen — RB

3. Gwyane Mctaylor — CB

4. Tom Walker — CB

5. Bobby Green — LB

6. Kwame Mensah — CDM

7. Dominik Szoborski — CM

8. Einar Sigurdsson — CM

9. Lachlan McAllister — RW

10. Jimmy Vardo — ST

11. Caio Rizzo — LW

Substitutes:

12. Archie Bennett — GK

13. Kerles Ulberg — FB

14. Florian Salcedo — CB

15. Jason Kalishinikov — CDM

16. Frank Buskas — ST

Assistant Manager: Solomun Royal

→ Link to the Full-Size Player Portraits: https://postimg.cc/gallery/8jxgDwK

Note: None of the images contain any pornography; they are completely SFW—at most, the characters are CHADs.