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Chapter 18 - The Aftermath of Glory

The morning after his debut goal, Enzo Sky Vito awoke to a flurry of messages, notifications, and news headlines flooding every corner of Milan and beyond. His name was everywhere.

The Media Frenzy

Sports channels replayed the goal endlessly, analysts dissecting the technique and composure of a 15-year-old phenom stepping onto one of football's grandest stages.

"The Next El Fenômeno?" screamed the front page of La Gazzetta dello Sport, alongside a glowing image of Enzo celebrating.

Social media buzzed with clips of the goal, hashtags trending, and fans proclaiming the birth of a Milan legend.

Journalists flooded Milanello the next day, eager for an interview. Cameras, microphones, and flashes became the backdrop to Enzo's routine training — now anything but routine.

Pressure and Expectation

Though he welcomed the praise, Enzo felt the weight of expectation settle heavy on his shoulders.

In the locker room, veteran teammates offered support and advice.

"Enjoy it, but don't let it consume you," Theo Hernández advised. "This is just the beginning."

Zlatan, in his usual blunt style, said, "Talent opens doors. Work opens the rest."

Enzo spent quiet moments reflecting with his family. His father reminded him, "Stay humble. Remember where you come from."

Growth and Balance

Enzo learned to navigate the media storm carefully — embracing the spotlight but keeping his focus on growth.

He increased sessions with the club's mental coach, working on resilience and focus.

The club's youth academy director praised his maturity, "Enzo has the talent and the head. That's rare."

A Newfound Confidence

With each training session and match, Enzo's confidence deepened. The goal was a spark — now he was building a flame.

His teammates started trusting him more, coaches including him in tactical plans, and fans chanting his name after matches.

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