The perfect midfield: It starts with never passing the ball to Ronaldo.

Meanwhile, in his luxurious office in downtown Lisbon, super-agent Jorge Mendes' computer screen was playing highlights of Mario's Portuguese league debut.

In fact, as Mario delivered the crucial pass that helped Porto extend their lead, the senior scout he had stationed on-site quickly sent back an assessment report.

In summary, he is handsome and dashing, possesses excellent footwork, outstanding long-range shooting ability, has a graceful and unrestrained playing style, and is extremely resilient under pressure!

Signing him is a win-win situation; he might even become the company's second Ronaldo!

After watching the video, Mendes didn't hesitate for a moment; he immediately dialed his work assistant's number.

"Listen, tomorrow morning, arrange for the core team to fly to Porto and remind him not to rush into renewing his contract with the club. Let Mario see our professionalism!"

Mendes' eyes gleamed as he hung up the phone.

At eighteen years old, with this kind of immediate impact and mentality, Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, are you ready with your transfer fees?

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Despite being completely worn out, Ines didn't forget her original aspirations and continued to manage her social media even when she was exhausted.

She quickly scrolled through her phone's photo album and carefully selected two photos.

One photo captures Mario after scoring his first goal, with his arms outstretched, eyes blazing, looking like a god of war descending upon the stadium – a perfect shot that captures his commanding presence.

The other photo is a picture of her with Mario tonight. She smiles sweetly and leans against the young man, exuding a pure and alluring charm.

The message I had prepared before the competition was forgotten due to my recent convulsions, so I could only reorganize my words to send my blessings and ride the wave of popularity.

Fingertips flew across the screen.

Witness a night of history! From the sweat shed on the training ground to tonight's decisive long-range shot, true genius can never be overshadowed by rumors.

Sporting Lisbon doesn't have high hopes for you, that's okay!

Tonight, you did it!

Announcing its arrival in the Portuguese Super League in the most spectacular way!

#StarsofPorto#PureGenius#FromHumbleBeginningsToGlory#DreamsBecomeReality

After pressing the publish button, Ines watched with satisfaction as the post was successfully sent, and then fell into a deep sleep.

In her dream, she appeared in Turin in a haute couture gown, accompanying Mario to lift the Golden Boy trophy, a prize reserved for the super genius.

- [They're just playing for a Portuguese second division team, why are they being praised so much?]

- [Why are newly promoted teams not considered Portuguese league teams? That's such a biased view!]

- [It's like an idol drama! The male and female leads are both so handsome!]

- [A devoted girlfriend who accompanied me from Lisbon to Porto—she's practically the most affectionate girlfriend in Portugal!]

Individuals with few followers generally have low engagement on social media, but the post-match media frenzy swept through the sports news sector with even greater intensity.

As the mouthpiece of Porto, the Portuguese newspaper A Bola reports very realistically.

"Mario's 18th Birthday Night of Brilliance! His Debut with Two Shots Shatters Doubts!"

"A lightning strike in three minutes, a substitute scoring twice to seal the victory! Porto's new signing silenced all doubters with two thunderous long-range shots!"

"Vittor Pereira's squad selections were not a gift of nepotism, but an inevitable consequence of a genius emerging!"

The Record newspaper, on the other hand, took a neutral stance and offered a calm analysis.

From a celebrity endorsement to Super Mario: A magical debut with a dramatic overnight reversal of public opinion.

"Before the match, posters mocking him for being breastfed by his uncle were still hanging in the Ave River stands; after the match, these posters were torn to shreds by the home team's fans."

"Mario's performance was undoubtedly amazing, but we need to be realistic."

"After all, their opponent is a newly promoted team like River Ave, whose strength is limited. The real test might be the star-studded Paris Saint-Germain match at the Estádio do Dragão four days later!"

"That's when Super Mario's true worth was revealed."

Major newspapers still maintain integrity; their news broadcasts did not resort to sensational headlines to attract traffic.

For some third-rate media outlets that prioritize performance above all else, taking things out of context has become second nature to their editors.

Mario tweets to Ronaldo: Taking shots himself would be easier for him to help the team!

The person with connections shamelessly attacked Portuguese football veterans, and the news link led to a dense barrage of comments from netizens.

- [Brother Luo treats you like his first love, but you torment him a thousand times over?]

- [You ungrateful wretch! Your long-range shooting is nowhere near Cristiano's!!]

- [Supporting internal strife! Fast forward to the national team match where Mario takes 20 shots, and Ronaldo throws his hands up.gif]

Is the Portuguese coach blind? Did he recruit an 18-year-old with a big mouth?

- [Sporting Lisbon's youth academy director must be blind! They've given Porto a promising young talent for free! He must be fired!]

- [This guy isn't just potential; he's clearly a genius, a potential Golden Boy!]

- [Don't overhype it! It's just a relegation battle. True geniuses shine against top teams.]

-【Exactly! My brother Ronaldo made Manchester United pay a huge transfer fee for just one friendly match. Can he even pull that off?】

- [I suggest Real Madrid buy him. The team needs a new scapegoat, and incidentally, let Ronaldo experience what it's like to be ignored!]

Porto's young player: I got to play because my uncle-coach trusts my abilities!

- [He admitted he relied on his uncle! Vitor has no shame, bringing his nephew onto the Champions League field, just wait to be thrashed by PSG!]

- [Dude, you're overthinking it. This guy probably won't even make the Champions League squad!]

- [Bloodline Test Report > Scouting Report! UEFA should investigate how many relatives the Porto coaching staff have!]

-【No problem! If I were the head coach's cousin's second uncle's third niece, I'd be in the first team too!】

- [Averaging hat-tricks per game for U19 players + a brace in their debut, shouldn't this ability be trusted? Haters, shut up!!]

Porto's 18-year-old prodigy says Mourinho's protégé is nothing special!

- [Deco has a Champions League title and a Ballon d'Or runner-up finish, and you're getting cocky just because you scored a goal as a substitute in the Portuguese league?]

- [Let's fight! Let's wait and see Porto face Real Madrid in the Champions League, Mourinho will teach those arrogant kids a lesson!]

- [Dude, you've been drinking. With the coach playing like this, how can Porto even qualify for the Champions League knockout stage??]

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The rumors circulating online had no effect on Mario.

The early-rising eighteen-year-old did not indulge in the pleasures of love; on this crisp autumn morning, he had already begun his warm-up jog.

With his long-range shooting improvement slowing down, Mario decided to focus more on strength and endurance training.

Strength (5 points) and physical fitness (6 points) are the weaknesses that most need to be improved at present.

As for defense (3 points).

For an attacking midfielder playing in the Portuguese league, this is clearly a bottom-tier priority.

As my six-kilometer jog was about to end, my phone, strapped to my arm, started vibrating.

"Joseph, I have good news for you."

"Mendes' team has arrived in Porto; they want to sign an agency contract with you."

"Hey, are you listening?"

Good things come in pairs. At the same time the call connected, his uncle also sent a message informing him that Porto wanted to renegotiate the contract with him.

"I'm listening. We'll meet later. Please book a meeting room at the hotel for me." Mario hung up the phone and started walking back.

It's good to have a powerful backer; after signing the contract, he asked the agency to arrange for a senior physical trainer to help him make up for his shortcomings.

Meanwhile, regarding the new contract briefing sent by Pereira, Mario chose to leave the professional matters to the professionals.

This is a good opportunity to test the brokerage firm's negotiation skills.

However, the negotiation will take place later.

[Uncle, let's discuss the new contract after the Champions League match against PSG!]

Vitor, who was making coffee at home, was momentarily distracted, and the milk almost overflowed.

Good grief, you're the coach and I'm the coach?

This is someone telling me what to do!

And you've only just made your debut in the Portuguese league, and you're already thinking about playing in the Champions League?

Pereira scratched his head, wondering if this constant pressure to help his nephew get started would ruin his perfect start.