God Of football

Chapter 83: Rising Star

”Both teams are getting close to putting the ball at the back of the net but Spain seems to edge over Germany as the new man, Izan has added a whole new attacking dynamic to Spain’s game”

The tension in the stadium was palpable as the clock ticked into the final minutes of the epic clash between Spain and Germany.

The scoreline stood at 1-1, a reflection of the intensity and brilliance displayed by these two footballing giants.

Fans from both sides were on their feet, waving flags, chanting, and praying for a decisive moment.

The Spain faithful were having a hard time as their team had come close to leading many times yet had only a goal to show for it.

After equalising, Spain had tried everything they could do, but their efforts were either saved, blocked, or they’d ricocheted off the post.

It was becoming frustrating for ’La Roja’ but they could only press on and hope that lady luck smiled upon them.

Spain, clad in their traditional yellow with red outlines, pressed forward relentlessly, their tiki-taka style carving out intricate patterns across the midfield.

Pedri and Izan orchestrated the play with remarkable composure for their young age, threading passes that sought to unlock the stubborn German defence.

Germany, however, remained resolute. Antonio Rüdiger, a colossus at the back, threw himself into every tackle, while Gündogan dictated the tempo, switching the play with precision and urgency.

In the 86th minute, Spain came agonizingly close. A slick one-two between Alvaro Morata and Marco Asensio, who had come on a while ago, saw the latter unleash a thunderous strike from the edge of the box.

Ter Stegen, ever the commanding presence, dived full stretch to tip the ball onto the post.

The rebound fell to Joselu, but his hurried attempt was blocked heroically by a sliding Nico Schlotterbeck, a new addition to the German side.

Germany responded with a swift counterattack. Julian Brandt, a livewire throughout the game, sprinted down the left flank, leaving Spanish defenders in his wake.

His low cross found a pair of fresh legs in the form of Kai Havertz who had come on for Thomas Muller.

The Arsenal man’s snapshot was miraculously saved by David Raya. The ball ricocheted wildly in the box before Rodri cleared it to safety.

As the match entered stoppage time, fatigue was evident, but neither side relented.

Spain’s last throw of the dice came in the 93rd minute when a corner from Jose Gaya found the towering head of Aymeric Laporte.

The header was goal-bound, but Ter Stegen, with lightning reflexes, punched it away. ”This is frustrating” Izan muttered as he set the ball down for the corner.

”How are we not 4 goals up” he reasoned. ”Was it that hard to put a goal past him?” Izan uttered, referring to Marc Andre Ter Stegen.

With a small sigh, Izan whipped the ball into the box. The ball by him was inch perfect, but the header from Le Normand was once again pushed out by Ter-Stegen.

The ball fell to Izan who was returning from taking the corner. With not much time on the clock, Izan decided to go alone.

Now acting as a dynamic winger, Izan skillfully weaved through defenders with incredible precision.

After the corner was punched out, a few of Germany’s defensive players rushed towards the ball but Izan was first. Izan glanced ahead and saw several opposition bodies in front of him.

With a burst of speed, Izan swiftly glided past his first opponent in the form of Gosen Robins with a quick change of direction.

In tense situations, other players might have nudged the ball a bit too far but Izan’s close ball controlling ability kept the ball glued to their feet.

The collective gasps from both sides of fans showed how invested they were in this match. Transitioning into another feint, Izan sent Groß Pascal the wrong way.

At this juncture, breaths were being held as numerous eyes looked on to see what Izan would do next.

Izan’s lightning-sharp step-over confused another opposition player, allowing him to dart past on the outside.

Every movement was sharp and deliberate, blending speed, agility, and technique to outwit the defence.

The sequence ended with the Izan accelerating toward the goal, ready to cross or take a shot.

With a resounding bang, Izan sent the ball towards the German goal.

”No, not like this”, Rudi Vőller screamed internally on the touchline. The ball’s trajectory seemed to rise a bit. Ter Stegen, who saw this, lowered his guard a bit at the sharp ball that was coming at him.

As the ball got near, Ter Stegen realised that he had cost Germany the match. With a loud thud, the ball went past Ter-Stegen’s effort at saving the ball.

The effort from Izan hit the underside of the crossbar before rolling in. The Shrieks and screams from the Spanish fans were deafening.

Izan, after scoring, ran towards the technical Area before enveloping Luis de la Fuente in a hug. ”Thank you, Coach, for your trust in me”, Izan uttered into Luis de la Fuente’s ear.

The latter patted Izan at the back before telling him to return to the field.

The referee restarted the match after the Spanish players were done with their Celebration. Germany launched one final attack as Kai Havertz latched onto a long ball and surged into the box.

With the German crowd holding its breath, he fired a low shot destined for the bottom corner. Raya, diving at full stretch, managed to push it wide, ensuring the match ended in a dramatic win for Spain.

The whistle blew, signalling the end of a thrilling encounter. Players collapsed to the ground, exhausted but proud. The fans roared in appreciation, knowing they had witnessed a football spectacle for the ages.

As the final whistle blows, signalling a 2-1 victory for Spain, Izan kneels briefly on the grass, catching his breath.

Even though he had only come on in the 63rd minute, Izan’s performance was nothing short of inspiring. He walked off the pitch to a standing ovation from the Spanish fans, who recognized his immense contribution.

”15 years of age and he’s already commanding standing ovation by his performance. He is Hernandez Izan Miura; he is HIM”, the Commentator spoke.

”Nice game” Izan heard from behind as he was headed towards the tunnel. He turned and found Florain Wirtz behind him with an outstretched hand.

”You too,” Izan said as he shook the latter’s hand respectively. ”Jamal would have liked to meet you. Well, see you next time,” Wirtz said before walking off.

The other German players exchange respectful handshakes with him, acknowledging his skill and determination.

Izan’s second-half display was a testament to his talent and character. He combined technical prowess with unyielding determination, proving to be a leader on the field despite his young age.

Spain would have lost if not for this young boy and the fans also seemed to agree with the chants they were singing.

Izan’s performance served as a beacon of hope for the future, a reminder that the beautiful game is as much about spirit and effort as it is about results.

During the post-match conference, Luis de la Fuente talked a bit about his plans. His plans for the new generation of Spanish players to carry on the mantle of the old one emphasise how Izan was already a leader among his generation.

In the post-match analysis, pundits praised his ability to influence the game, calling him a ”rising star” destined for greatness in international and club football.

The Spanish players got on their bus as the match had drained the players of their energies. After a few turns, the bus got to the hotel where the players immediately went to their rooms after arriving.

Izan was no different as even though he came on late, he had pushed his body to the limit to secure the win for Spain.

Sinking into his soft bed, after washing down, Izan let go and finally succumbed to sleep. In the middle of the night, Izan felt his stomach rumble.

Getting up from his bed, he threw on some slides and went down for a snack. Sounds of laughter filled the snack bar as Izan got to the snack bar.

He found Pedri, Olmo, Oryazabal and a few other guys who signalled for him to come and take a seat.

Izan walked towards the players and sat down with beside the other players, joining in on their conversation.

These guys had made Izan truly feel like he belonged during his first stay with the National team.

Izan hoped that this wouldn’t be the last but the first of many.

Well, now that the international break was over, it was back to club football and Izan was set and ready for it.

But before he could fully focus on his club side, he had to get rid of distractions.

One being the deal with Adidas

A/n: I’m gonna sleep guys. Again thanks for the gifts and stones as well as the tickets. Have fun