"The Return of the King! After the Hillsborough tragedy, an English club finally wins the Champions League again!"
"An unprecedented Treble! Manchester United's season is nothing short of a miracle!"
"Manchester United may be the greatest club of the 20th century!"
"United's bench is insane — substitutes who drag opponents straight into hell!"
"Sir Alex Ferguson's masterstroke! Sheringham and Solskjær, who scored twice in the final three minutes to crush Bayern, both came off the bench!"
"Beckham's corner in the final changed everything — an assist without being credited as an assist!"
"Schmeichel went up for the corner! United gambled everything and stole the trophy!"
"Ferguson gives his first and only Champions League medal to Sporting CP youth player Kai! The crowd approves!"
"Who is he? Why was he allowed to lift Manchester United's Champions League trophy? Our special report will reconstruct the miracle of Camp Nou!"
"Ferguson Jr.! Kai directed Schmeichel forward, ordered Solskjær to hand the corner to Beckham, and sent bodies into the box to hunt the winner — he commanded like a god!"
"The true architect of Manchester United's Treble — Kai!"
"The 'Football Caesar' Bayern refused to recognize delivered the cruelest punishment! It all began when Bayern U15 faced Sporting CP U15 in the UEFA Youth League knockout stage!"
"Bayern's biggest mistake this season? Failing to bid for Kai after that match. They insulted Caesar's pride!"
Franz Beckenbauer: "I stepped into the elevator at 1–0. When I stepped out, we were losing. No one can accept that. If I could rewind the season, I'd sign Kai on day one — and then sew his damn prophet mouth shut!"
There was no doubt about the attention a Champions League winner receives.
But Manchester United's Treble pushed the noise to another level.
For English football, it meant rebirth.
It signaled that English clubs were returning to the top of Europe.
Yes, Serie A was still widely regarded as the strongest league.
But England's ambition had reignited.
And when English ambition wakes up, it doesn't mind spending obscene money.
If necessary, they would happily smash Serie A's dominance to pieces.
This Champions League trophy was the opening trumpet.
English football was building momentum.
Combined with the global influence of the English media, the Treble's aftershock spread across Europe.
Headlines exploded daily.
Fans everywhere debated it nonstop.
Manchester Evening News:
Peter Schmeichel:
"Yes, I hesitated before going up for the corner. I was too far away to hear Ferguson clearly. But the fans gave me the answer. Later I learned they were relaying Kai's shout. He was the first to tell me to get forward. He was absolutely certain."
BBC:
Ole Gunnar Solskjær:
"At that moment I just wanted to take the corner quickly. Then someone in the stands stopped me — Kai. He told me to get into the box and let Beckham take it. It woke something up inside me. I suddenly felt like a true striker again."
Sky Sports:
Teddy Sheringham:
"I struggled this season. The boss even considered dropping me. Kai encouraged him to give me more chances. I found my rhythm again. Without that, maybe I don't even play the final."
FourFourTwo:
Alex Ferguson:
"No one has ever dared to command my players in front of me. Kai was the first. And strangely, I accepted it. I like this kid so much I'd bring him from Sporting — not as a player, but onto my coaching staff."
The Sun:
"Future superstar Kai celebrated with pockets full of love notes from female fans. Three of them were professional models! Who will become the first 'Kay Girl'? Stay tuned as we witness the Football Caesar's first sweet romance!"
"Bullshit!"
Cristiano Ronaldo tore the newspaper into pieces and threw it at Kai.
"You shameless bastard! You glory-hunting fraud!"
"Aren't you embarrassed lifting someone else's trophy? You're wearing green and white, not red!"
Kai calmly patted Ronaldo's shoulder.
"I'm sorry. I threw away the girls' notes. Didn't save one for you."
"You fart!" Ronaldo snapped, blushing. "I wasn't talking about that article!"
Kai grinned.
"The fans carried me down. I couldn't resist. I know how it feels to be stopped by security and not allowed to celebrate."
Ronaldo slapped his hand away.
"No, you don't! Because you weren't stopped!"
Kai burst out laughing.
It was true.
When Manchester United stormed the pitch, Ronaldo tried to follow Kai.
Security grabbed him instantly and dragged him back to the stands.
Ronaldo was furious.
Why can Kai go but I can't?
We're both Sporting boys!
Don't discriminate against handsome people!
Kai reached into his bag and pulled out a football.
"Here. A signed ball from Sheringham, Solskjær, Beckham, and Ferguson. You deserve it."
Ronaldo tried to stay stubborn.
"I'm not their fan."
But he held the ball tightly.
"My favorite is Eusébio."
Kai laughed.
"I've got one signed by Eusébio too. I'll give you that."
He paused.
"But trust me — these four signatures will matter to you."
Ronaldo narrowed his eyes.
"Why?"
Kai only smiled.
One day, you'll wear Beckham's No. 7.
You'll become Ferguson's new golden boy.
Solskjær will be your teammate — and later, your coach.
And Sheringham?
He'll talk shit about you in the media one day.
Compared to United's chaos, other football news seemed tiny.
Dutch U16 stars Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie, Rafael van der Vaart, and Wesley Sneijder were dubbed the "Four Young Talents" of the Netherlands.
Germany U16 called up Kevin Kurányi and Andreas Hinkel.
Czech U16, led by Petr Čech, boldly declared they would win their junior championship.
Spain U16 featured Mikel Arteta, Pepe Reina, Víctor Valdés, and Barcelona's prodigy Andrés Iniesta.
Atlético Madrid's youngsters Fernando Torres and Gabi talked confidently about titles.
Almost no one cared.
Because Portugal's U16 squad announcement stole the spotlight.
Led by Sporting's rising star Ricardo Quaresma.
Followed by Porto striker Hélder Postiga.
Cristiano Ronaldo listed among the forwards.
Midfield: Hugo Viana first.
Kai second — ahead of Raul Meireles.
That raised questions.
Both Viana and Kai were attacking midfielders.
Would they play together?
Or was Portugal simply riding the hype of "Little Ferguson" — the so-called founder of Manchester United's Treble?
Whatever the answer—
Kai's name was everywhere.
And Europe was watching.
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