"We have a friendship forged in battle together!"
"Really?" Ronaldo looked doubtful.
"Of course it's true! Come on, come on!" Deng Kai encouraged him.
"Fuck you! You just told Messi 'come on, come on' too—you're full of shit!" Ronaldo snapped.
"Damn it! You peeked at my chat history?" Deng Kai was shocked. "How do you even know the password to my account?"
Cristiano Ronaldo grinned, showing his white teeth: "Isn't it Hathaway's birthday? I tried it once and got it right. Still dare to say there's nothing going on between you and Hathaway? But don't worry—I only checked your chat with Messi."
"For the record, I didn't look at your chat with Hathaway."
"Who knows what kind of photos you two send each other? I'm not interested in your bodies, so don't blind me."
Deng Kai lunged at Ronaldo, jumped on his back, and started hitting him.
He and Hathaway were really innocent.
At most, they just sent selfies.
How could they send those kinds of photos?
Wait…
"Send out"?
Shouldn't it be "after looking at them"?
This guy… definitely looked!
Applause for the detective work.
Soon after, Trigueira made three substitutions.
Hao Junmin replaced Kai, who had performed well.
Yu Shihao moved to the left wing.
Shao Jiawei replaced Angelo.
The three newly joined Chinese players were gradually adapting to the rhythm of the Portuguese youth league.
In the 85th minute, Hao Junmin delivered a beautiful cross.
Ronaldo leaped high and scored with a header.
But during the aerial duel, the opponent's center-back—who jumped half a step late—forcefully collided with Ronaldo on purpose.
His shoulder slammed hard into Ronaldo's chest.
After the ball hit the net, Ronaldo collapsed to the ground and didn't get up to celebrate.
When he fell, his body seemed completely limp, with no support from his limbs.
This was bad…
Deng Kai reacted first. He shouted toward the bench: "Team doctor! Get the team doctor here! Something's wrong with Cristiano Ronaldo!"
Then he sprinted toward Ronaldo.
At that moment, the referee hadn't even stopped the match.
No one thought it was serious.
It wasn't until Deng Kai laid Ronaldo flat on the grass and started performing CPR that everyone realized how serious it was.
The team doctor rushed in.
He took over from Deng Kai.
This was the opening match of the U17 league, and thanks to last year's success, it was being broadcast live across Portugal.
The scene was seen nationwide.
Finally, Ronaldo's eyelids twitched on camera, and his fingers moved.
His heartbeat returned.
Ronaldo slowly opened his eyes and tried to stand up, completely unaware of what had happened.
But the team doctor stopped him and placed him on a stretcher.
"What happened?" Ronaldo asked Deng Kai beside him.
"It's nothing, just a small incident. It just means your great career is about to begin," Deng Kai replied, not mentioning that Ronaldo's heart had stopped for thirty seconds.
That would scare anyone to death.
Even Deng Kai himself looked pale, his hands still trembling.
To prepare for emergencies like this, he had taken a CPR course during his compulsory education in Portugal and scored full marks in both theory and practice.
But facing a real situation was completely different.
Deng Kai left the pitch alongside Ronaldo.
Sporting Lisbon U17 played with one man down afterward, but there was little time left. They only conceded one goal and still won 4–1, securing a strong start to the season.
But no one cared about the result anymore.
All reporters rushed to the hospital.
Even fans who didn't follow youth matches heard about it.
News spread everywhere.
"Supernova nearly falls! Cristiano Ronaldo suffers cardiac arrest after a violent collision—almost dies!"
"Terrifying scene! Portuguese U16 star Cristiano Ronaldo unconscious for thirty seconds—teammates in tears!"
"Thank God for Deng Kai! He immediately recognized the danger and performed CPR, pulling Ronaldo back from death!"
"Team doctor: When we took over, Ronaldo's heartbeat had already returned. Deng Kai's first aid was textbook-perfect!"
"Lisbon medical professor: Deng Kai's CPR was flawless—he saved Ronaldo's life!"
"Trigueira: No further interviews for now. We'll update everyone once we know more!"
Ronaldo's influence was already significant.
When Portuguese fans heard what happened, many began praying for him.
As the footage spread, young players across Europe who had competed with Ronaldo were deeply shaken.
Čech: "If he's okay, I'll tell him he's one of the toughest strikers I've faced."
Van Persie: "He's not worse than me—as long as he comes back."
Sneijder: "Cristiano Ronaldo's quality speaks for itself. A player like him shouldn't be treated like this by fate."
Van der Vaart: "I hope all young players stay healthy and avoid injuries."
Robben: "He works incredibly hard. He deserves more recognition. I wish him a quick recovery."
Lahm: "Deng Kai's actions are something we should all learn from. First aid skills are not just for others—they're for ourselves too."
Iniesta: "That was terrifying. I almost cried watching the video. I can't imagine the pressure on those at the scene."
Torres: "Cristiano Ronaldo is incredibly dedicated. I understand him—we're the same type of player. We'll do anything to score."
It wasn't just young talents.
Many established stars in top leagues also learned about the incident through reporters, teammates, and personal channels.
Guardiola stated firmly: "I've seen Cristiano Ronaldo. His physical condition is excellent. There won't be any major problems—absolutely not! I hope he plays until he's forty!"
Ballon d'Or winner Zidane added: "He has the spirit of a true professional. He will definitely enter the professional stage and become a player no one can ignore. Players with this mentality never fail."
Manchester United manager Ferguson even said: "I've spoken with Deng Kai. Ronaldo's condition is stable—things are not bad. I recommend thorough medical checks, but I'm optimistic… Of course, we're interested in signing him in the future. As long as he keeps progressing, every club will want him."
In a subsequent Premier League match, Manchester United held a minute of silence before kickoff to pray for Ronaldo.
In the stands, fans displayed a massive banner showing Ronaldo's header, honoring his fighting spirit.
And of course—The Sun didn't disappoint.
They published a silhouette photo with the headline: "What is he doing?"
Below it, a second image overlapped almost perfectly.
It was Deng Kai performing CPR on Ronaldo.
The article praised Deng Kai in detail.
But then came a third image—also matching the silhouette.
This time, it was Leeds United's troubled talent Lee Bowyer, raising and lowering his hands over a woman lying on a nightclub sofa.
From the silhouette alone, the two images looked almost identical.
But one was saving a life.
The other… well, you know.
Make your choice.
The Sun used its signature style to send a message.
They criticized the bad habits of England's young stars and gave them a harsh wake-up call.
But maybe they didn't realize—
Even twenty years later, some things in English football still wouldn't change.
If one or two individuals have problems, it's personal.
If entire generations have the same issues, then it's the environment—and the mindset.
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