[Football] When the Sky Falls, the Center Forward Holds It Up

Blurb revised June 20, 2026 Some readers have been asking about the clubs, so here they are: Brescia, AC Milan, Chelsea Deran Beretta always thought he was just an ordinary player with somewhat ordinary talent, playing for an ordinary club, and later for a rather ordinary national team. He kept playing until one day, his coach pointed to the World Cup in the distance and told him to go win it. Huh? Me? He never expected that he’d go on to save Italy again and again, rescue his club, win countless trophies, become a legend, and earn the title of the new Emperor of Football. Deran stared at the internet in confusion. Weird. I just played football and did what I was told. When did I end up wearing the imperial robes? Media before the match: Italy’s lineup looks lackluster this year. Their coach is the most famous one on the team. Media after the match: It doesn’t matter if they look lackluster. They’ve found a new sun! Fans before the match: The club’s wasted money on another striker. One look at the lineup tells you we’re doomed. When will we finally have a year to look forward to? Fans after the match: This is the year we’ve been waiting for! We may have only one attacker, but you’re surrounded! We told you a striker could save the team! Notes: This is pure feel-good wish fulfillment. Deran will gradually grow stronger. The story will include some defeats, but in the end, he’ll win lots and lots of championships. The story starts with Deran in Brescia’s youth academy, then moves to the Italian national team. The pacing is a little slow at first. I hope to write an entertaining story. Theme: Overcome difficulties and strive to grow.