The morning after the victory at Anfield,Manchester woke up buzzing.
Not just with prideโbut with something deeper.
A sense of return.A whisper in the air:
"This kid might be the one."
๐ The City Reacts
Billboards changed overnight:
"๐ฅ ICE IN THE FIRE โ MATEO 7 ๐ฅ"
A mural appeared in the Northern Quarter, painted in just one night โMateo dribbling past Konatรฉ, flames at his feet, with the word:
"FEARLESS."
Pubs across the city played the match replay all day.Kids wore #7 kits on their bikes.Even rival fans, reluctantly, nodded in respect.
๐ฑ Mateo's Social Media
+2.3 million followers in 24 hours.Endless DMs, shoutouts, and one message from Wayne Rooney himself:
"That goal at Anfield?That's how you mark territory. You made us proud."
๐ง System Trigger
โ Public Impact Surge
๐ Title Gained: "Son of the City"Boosts passive morale and match performance in Manchester-based games.
๐ Reward: Influence stat tracking unlocked.
๐ฅ An Unexpected Invitation
Back at Carrington, Mateo's agent caught up with him after training.
"We've got something for you.""It's time to step into the commercial spotlight."
Mateo raised an eyebrow.
"Now?"
"You're the face of the club right now.And Casillero del Diablo โ our wine sponsor for over a decade โwants you in their next global campaign."
Mateo blinked.
"Waitโฆ the devil's cellar wine?"
"Exactly. Classic red. Classic fire.You're the perfect match."
๐ธ The Commercial Shoot
The set was moody โa dark wine cellar, dramatic lighting, red smoke, elegant black wardrobe.
Mateo stood in full suit, no ball, no cleats.
Just presence.
A narrator's voice echoed behind camera:
"From the shadows where legends rise,One walks with fire in his steps...And ice in his veins."
Mateo held a glass of the signature red wine, turned to camera with calm intensity, and recited the line:
"Casillero del Diablo. Born of fire, made to endure."
The crew froze.
Then broke into applause.
๐๏ธ System Update โ Media Influence
โ First Major Brand Campaign Completed
๐ Trait Unlocked: "Face of the Flame"Boosts passive reputation and opens new off-field influence pathways.
๐ Title Gained: "Brand Magnet"
That Evening
Back home, Mateo sipped a glass of wine with Klara as the ad teaser aired on TV.
"You're a footballer and now a mood," she teased.
Mateo laughed.
"I didn't expect that line to hit so hard."
Klara leaned against him.
"You're not just playing anymore, Mateo.You're becoming a symbol."
He stared at the flickering screen.
"Then I'd better make sure I deserve it."