I feel that, the layout seemed like a maze to me for the first week. What finally clicked was just clicking every single icon on the top bar and seeing what it actually does.
I think the real kicker is how some lessons cost you something you didnt even know you had until its gone, like a friendship that just quietly fades while you were busy chassing other things.
France might get it done but that 1k on a single game is wild. I would have split it between them and a safer bet like the under just to hedge a little.