Upon returning to Uncle Paul's house, Ricardo was warmly welcomed by Uncle Paul. "I heard you've been promoted to the first team," said Uncle Paul, smiling heartily, his beard shaking, "why didn't you tell me?" ”

Licardo was not surprised that Uncle Paul knew the news, after all, he had been training with the first team for the past two days, and many fans saw it. "I'm sorry, Uncle Paul, I just hope I'll tell you one day when I actually play for the first team."

"Hehe, come on, Ricciardo, maybe we'll see you for the first team this time next year!" Uncle Paul patted Ricardo on the shoulder with his fat bear-like hand.

Ricardo felt like his bones were falling apart. He smiled reluctantly, politely thanked Uncle Paul, and then went back to his room and went on the net for a while. It was dinner time for him to come out and sit down in the dining room.

In addition to the dinner plate, there was a glass of juice in front of him. Uncle Paul raised his glass and said with a smile, "Today is a day worth celebrating, but you are an athlete, you can't drink, so drink some juice." ”

Licardo took the juice.

"Good luck playing for the first team soon! Cheers! "Uncle Paul clinks glasses with him. If he had known what Ricardo had done today, perhaps the congratulatory message would have changed to "I wish you a goal for the first team soon".

"Thank you!" Ricardo took a sip of the juice and noticed that there were large, beautiful eyes staring at him unkindly.

He subconsciously wiped his face and said confusedly, "What's wrong?" ”

Stella retracted her gaze, lowered her long eyelashes, and muttered in a low voice: "How is it possible, just like him, as long as the head coach is not blind, it is impossible for him to play." ”

"Stella!" Aunt Greena said sternly.

"Am I wrong?" Stella said disdainfully, "I only know that one person is very good with the ball, and there is no sense of cooperation, so I can still score a few goals in the youth team." How can he play in the first team with a style of play like him? ”

The atmosphere was a little awkward, but Ricardo smiled: "I didn't expect you to go to watch my game in the youth team and know me so well." ”

Stella froze.

Instead of taking advantage of the victory, Ricardo buried his head in the feast.

……

There are two days left to go when Sao Paulo will take on Atlético Paranaense away. Osvaldo calmly walked into the training ground, and no one could see the pressure inside him from his calm face.

After announcing the start of training, he looked at Ricardo: "Ricardo, you better come and participate in the joint training." ”

This was a good sign, and Rico winked at Ricardo.

Ricardo smiled, but replied blandly, "Okay." ”

Osvaldo didn't speak to Ricardo all morning, but he was watching his performance in training.

The first impression that gives Ricardo when training is that he is serious. All the requirements are completed meticulously, and it seems that this is not a boring basic training that is done every day, but chasing dreams on the field of the Champions League final, serious and dedicated.

The second impression is that the technology is really good. I feel that he has no shortcomings, his left and right foot skills are balanced, stopping the ball, controlling the ball, dribbling, short passes, long passes, shots, headers, etc., all of which are above the level, which is simply not like a player of his age. You know, he's only 16 years and more than two months old.

The third impression is fast. It's fast. It's fast. Despite being only 16 years old, no one in the team seems to be his match when it comes to speed. Probably only Kaka can go toe-to-toe with him. Should it be said that Ronaldo's younger brother has the same genes? Ronaldo is also known for his speed, and is said to be able to complete the 100-meter run in 10.4 seconds. And Ricardo, it should be 11 seconds 1 now. At his age, it's already amazingly fast.

By the afternoon, Osvaldo began to speak to Licardo frequently, often blowing down from training to give him a tactical lesson.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Ricardo is very likely to get a chance to play in the near future. Some are envious and jealous, some are heartily happy, and some are neutral.

In Brazil, there is no shortage of talented teenagers. There are many people who became famous around the age of 16 or 17. Pele started his career at the age of 16, was selected for the national team at the age of 17, and led the team to the World Cup title at the age of 18. Ronaldo also started his career at the age of 16, was selected for the national team at the age of 17 and won the World Cup as a substitute at the age of 17.

Could Ricardo be the next rising superstar?

After training, Ricardo stayed to practice.

While he was working on the apparatus in the gym, Osvaldo walked in. "Ricardo."

Ricardo didn't stop. "What's the matter, boss?"

Osvaldo stood still in front of him and looked at him with interest: "Do you practice every day?" ”

"I started a few days ago, but I'll be practicing every day in the future." Ricardo grinned.

"Pay attention to the intensity of your training and don't get hurt," Osvaldo advised, "what number do you want to pick?" Jersey number. ”

Ricardo thought for a moment: "Number 30." "This is the jersey number of Kaka's debut season.

Osvaldo smiled. "Good. What about the name printed on the jersey? Neither Ricardo nor Ricardinho can be used. ”

This time Licardo did not hesitate to speak: "Licardo, L-i-c-a-r-d-o." "Changed Ricardo Ricardo by a letter.

Osvaldo nodded, remembering it carefully. In Brazil, it is normal for players to represent themselves on their jerseys with nicknames and the like. For example, Kaka's real name is not Kaka, but Ricardo; Bailey's real name is not Bailey, but Edson. Arantes. Many. Nascimento.

So Ricardo wanted to call his jersey "Licardo", absolutely no problem.

"Go back early and get enough nutrition and sleep." He seemed to be gossiping, but Ricardo interpreted it in a different way: it seemed that he had a chance to play in the weekend's game against Atletico Paranaense.

……

Today's practice, Ricardo has cut back his time. Not because of Osvaldo's words, but because of today's first round of Serie A. Due to a controversy over broadcast rights, this season's Serie A fixtures have been postponed until 14 September.

Ricardo returned to Uncle Paul's house early, and as soon as he entered the door, he asked Uncle Paul, who had just gotten off work: "Can I watch the live broadcast of Serie A?" I want to watch my brother play. ”

Uncle Paul said cheerfully, "No problem. ”

Stella said on the side, "I want to see it too." She had just finished school, and although it was spring in the southern hemisphere, she had already put on a short skirt that just covered her hips, and tight clothes that strangled her full breasts, and her perfect body was fully revealed.

Ricardo was oblivious to her budding sensuality, and at the moment his mind was full of football, and he just wanted to see Ronaldo's performance as soon as possible.