Chapter 23: A Fantastic Debut

Adriano is a fantastic player, but he can't be compared to Ronaldo. Ronaldo is everything: strength, creativity and subtle footwork, while Adriano is a very strong striker who will prove in the future that he could be the world number one. But Ronaldo is still the world's number one striker today. - Shevchenko

Ricardo kicked his foot and fired the ball like an arrow from a string, quickly closing the distance between him and the goal.

But it seems, it seems to be off the mark.

The emotions of the fans were just mobilized and they were relieved in 0.2 seconds, ready to lament the missed opportunity.

However, a leg stretched out in the crowd. The ball hits this leg, changes its line, and refracts towards the goal.

Flavio had made a save before, but this time the ball flew in the opposite direction of him.

Not good! Flavio looked back in the air and saw the ball plummeting into the goal in a strange arc.

And he was like being poured on the head by a basin of cold water, and it was cold to the heart.

Mario. Celso. In the stands at the Petraglia Stadium, the sighs of Atlético Paranaense fans converged and then fell silent. Moments later, hundreds of São Paulo fans present gave a loud cheer!

The narrator's voice was full of passion: "Ricardo! In stoppage time of the game, Licardo's goal helped Sao Paulo to overtake the scoreline! He is a hero of São Paulo! It was a fantastic debut! Oh, sorry, but that goal was counted in Miguel's name and only counted as an assist for Ricardo. Although he didn't score twice, but a goal, an assist, and an instigation, Ricardo has proven his strength! And he was only 16 years old! He reminds me of Ronaldo when I was 16 years old! As Ronaldo's younger brother, will he replicate Ronaldo's legend? ”

Bars and bars in São Paulo erupted in cheers. Uncle Paul laughed, snatched 2,000 reais from the pale-faced Jimmy, and said in a teasing tone: "Thank you for your sponsorship, Jimmy, I decided to use this money to buy tickets, and when I play Sao Paulo's home stadium, I will take my whole family to watch the game and support little Ricardo." ”

Jimmy tilted his head away from him. After a while, he said, "You can't keep him." If he can continue to perform like this, São Paulo will lose him in two years. ”

Uncle Paul squeezed his eyes: "At least we can have good memories with him for two years, can't we?" ”

Jimmy was speechless.

……

In front of the TV, watching Ricardo running in celebration, Stella's heart was pounding, as if it was about to jump out of her chest.

That figure is not majestic, but it is so dazzling at the moment!

Although he used to be not optimistic about him. Even though he's a scumbag. But at this moment, no one can stop him from becoming famous!

……

The game restarted, and as soon as Atlético Paranaense kicked off, the referee blew the whistle three times to end the game.

Sao Paulo's players hugged each other to celebrate their hard-earned victory, and Osvaldo burst onto the pitch with excitement. In contrast, the players of Atlético Paranaense sit on the ground mostly weakly, feeling the difference from heaven to hell.

With helpless eyes, they looked at the figure that did not look strong, or even a little thin. The 16-year-old completely dominated the game today.

They could only watch helplessly as the Sao Paulo players hugged the child and walked to the away seating area to greet the Sao Paulo fans from afar.

At this point, they don't realize that they are witnessing the beginning of a legend.

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At the post-match press conference, Osvaldo did not bring Ricardo to attend, mainly out of protection for Ricardo. Even when he was in the players' tunnel before, he firmly guarded Ricardo and did not let him be interviewed.

Ricardo is too young, he has seen many young people lose themselves in front of sudden glory and flashes, he does not allow this genius boy to rise quickly and degenerate quickly, he wants to do his best to let Ricardo develop healthily without interference and less interference.

As he expected, the focus of the press conference was on Ricardo.

"May I ask Mr. Osvaldo, is it a big gamble that you sent 16-year-old Ricardo on the field in the second half?"

Osvaldo raised an eyebrow: "Maybe, maybe not." The important thing is that we won. ”

"Mr. Osvaldo, before this match, did you expect such a good performance from Ricardo?"

"He impressed me in training," Osvaldo didn't answer directly, "so I decided to put him in the squad, I believe he has the quality and I believe he can bring something different to the team." ”

"Mr. Osvaldo, why didn't you bring Ricardo to the press conference?"

'He's just played 45 minutes and this was his first competitive game. He is still young, his physical reserves are not good, and now he needs to rest. ”

"Mr. Osvaldo, as I understand it, Ricardo is still on a youth contract. After such a spectacular debut, are Sao Paulo ready to offer him a preliminary professional contract? The reporter was clearly prepared, and he hit the nail on the head at a time when everyone was lacking in understanding about Ricardo.

Osvaldo nodded: "Of course, he is the player that the club needs, and of course we will offer him a new contract. He has enjoyed his stay in Sao Paulo and I am sure he will renew his contract with the club as soon as possible. ”

One question after another, coming out of the mouths of different reporters, made Osvaldo a little tired to deal with. At this moment, he was extremely glad that he did not bring Ricardo to the press conference, otherwise the atmosphere at the scene would have really exploded.

Brazil is a place of young talent, but it's still rare to make a perfect professional debut at just 16 years and two months.

The next morning, when São Paulo was heading back, a hurricane called "Ricardo" swept across Brazil.

Curitiba's local newspaper, Sport News, used a huge headline: 16-year-olds conquer Atlético Paranaense.

Reims Sport: The 16-year-old star made his perfect debut.

"Scoreboard": The younger brother of legendary Ronaldo makes his professional debut, dominating the game with one pass and one shot.

"Global Sports": A new genius is born, and Ronaldo has a successor.

"Writer": A genius boy who meets once in 20 years makes his professional debut.

Folha de São Paulo: São Paulo's future star makes a strong debut.