In the North American World Cup qualifiers, the national team got off to an unbelievable 0-7 start and had no hope of turning things around.
In this parallel world, Dragon Kingdom football was still a barometer of national fortunes.
Faced with the fierce taunts of the Sakura fans, Gao Ze came on as a substitute, awakened his bloodline, and unlocked top-tier passing talent.
He dismantled Kitano Ryo's attacks, disrupted Maeda Ono's offense, and sent one stunning pass after another.
Unfortunately, his teammates lacked finishing skills and missed their chance to get on the board.
They could lose the match, but they couldn't lose their spirit. Gao Ze seized an opportunity and helped the team score twice in a row.
In the final moments, tempers flared. Gao Ze crippled Yamamoto Kaoru with a sliding tackle and was sent off with a red card.
Yamamoto Kaoru suffered a torn ligament, and the fans of Sakura Country launched a nationwide campaign against Gao Ze.
Even some crazed fans at home surrounded Gao Ze's rental apartment and subjected his family to online abuse.
Sakura Country tried every means at its disposal, using threats and bribes.
Under pressure from public opinion, the national team expelled Gao Ze.
With nowhere to play, Gao Ze bore the stigma of being a traitor and a dirty player, renounced his nationality,
and chose to represent Portugal, his mother's homeland, helping Ronaldo fulfill his dream.
His journey was like a song. Facing jeers and mockery, Gao Ze forged ahead through every obstacle and began a new chapter...
