"I had tickets for Cologne in 2020, but COVID prevented me from going there. Now, I hope I will never miss another in my life," said Manuel from Oviedo, Spain. "I'm mad about basketball. Many things I do are motivated by my passion for this game. In fact, the first thing I tell a date is that she should avoid getting between me and basketball because she will have no chance to win!"
Jersey collecter Manuel hopes this is his first Final Four of many

The basketball devotee has an impressive collection of jerseys that he has gathered by attending games and with the help of friends. He often posts his new additions on social media and will try to make some additions in Belgrade, if possible.
Manuel is here for the Final Four experience and not cheering for any team; he is a fan of Joventut Badalona. He is enjoying his time in Belgrade, a city he knows well from previous visits.
"I think there is no better place for this event, because of how basketball is lived. I have attended some games here before and now I have the chance of attending the top ones", he said. "I think anyone can win, as it's a one-game thing, we all know this and that's the beauty of the tournament, that everyone has a chance."