Chapter 286
Blatter's apology came long overdue.
But for Cristiano, this is no longer of any value.
He does not need the recognition, praise or apology from the FIFA President to prove anything. Football is his job and his passion. He does well enough in his field and wants to do better. He wants to be the best.
The first person in history.
With the league, cup competitions and the Champions League coming one after another, the club schedule for the second half of the year is packed.
Cristiano originally planned to arrange a candlelight dinner on Kaka's birthday - although it was a bit simple, the Champions League semi-final was just a week later and they had to prepare for the game with all their strength - but the time of the event was readjusted, and on Kaka's birthday, they faced the 34th round of the La Liga.
The Portuguese could only hold his nose and put aside the surprise he had secretly prepared in advance. He thought to himself that they could just have a small celebration after the game.
This season's league title is almost in the bag for Real Madrid, the only difference is in which game the championship trophy will be born.
Thirty-four league rounds.
Against Osasuna.
It is still the home ground of Real Madrid.
Cristiano gave Kaka a quick hug before he came on the pitch and winked at him: "I've heard that birthday people always have extra luck on this day."
Kaka raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at Cristiano, and laughed softly: "It's a good fortune that we start together."
Because of the staggered tactical arrangements and rest periods, Kaka has not been arranged to start with Cristiano for three consecutive games.
Cristiano laughed and shook his finger: "This is just the beginning, Kaka."
Kaka met Cristiano's gaze and guessed that his lover was trying his best to prepare something.
He watched with some interest, knowing that Cristiano could always do whatever he wanted to do.
Before the game started, teammates came over to high-five Kaka and celebrate his birthday. After they entered the field, Kaka noticed that Cristiano was busy and kept instructing others about something.
Kaka squints his eyes, and Cristiano is busy like a bee, running around, covering his mouth, and puffing his cheeks while muttering, making him look like a chipmunk, making people want to poke his soft cheeks.
He chose to pretend he saw nothing and waited quietly for the gift Cristiano prepared for him.
At the beginning of the game, Cristiano was running very actively on the field, retreating to the midfield from time to time to receive the ball.
Their teammates also passed the ball to their feet.
"Ronaldo returned to the midfield many times today to get the ball and instigate attacks. Rather than playing the role of a terminator, Ronaldo played more like an organizer today?" The commentator in the broadcast room keenly noticed Cristiano's change.
"But Ronaldo is not the only one who finishes Real Madrid! When playing against a weak team, the most urgent task is to open up more offensive situations, take the lead in the score, and expand the goal difference advantage."
The commentator changed the subject and continued, "For Real Madrid, this game means more than that! If they win this game, Real Madrid will lock in the La Liga championship in advance!"
As soon as the commentator finished speaking, Cristiano retreated to receive the ball and quickly moved forward. Kaka, who had already realized what Cristiano was going to do, also strode towards Osasuna's frontcourt.
"Ronaldo is approaching the front of the penalty area! He has attracted the firepower of four defensive players, and the ball is about to be lost—"
The commentator was about to sigh with regret, but the next second, his partner beside him suddenly screamed excitedly: "Nice heel pass! Ronaldo seemed to be able to see behind him! He passed the ball to Kaka who came over!"
"Kaka shot from outside the penalty area! The ball went in!!! Eight minutes into the game! Real Madrid quickly scored a goal!!"
"A wonderful heel pass from Ronaldo! Kaka shot in front of the penalty area! The two Real Madrid stars' consecutive goals laid the foundation for Real Madrid to take the lead!"
Cristiano stared at the ball that went through the gap in the opponent's goalkeeper's save, jumped up happily, cheered, turned around and rushed towards Kaka: "Kaka! We scored a goal! Happy birthday Kaka!"
Kaka caught the Portuguese player with both hands. He knew what Cristiano was preparing today, but he didn't expect that the first goal of their game would come so soon.
He wrapped his arms tightly around Cristiano, laughed and leaned down to kiss the Portuguese's shoulder. "So this is a gift Cris?"
"Yes, one of them." Cristiano shrank his neck ticklishly, his whole face almost ambiguously buried in Kaka's chest, smiling muffledly, with only a pair of eyes showing, as lively and clever as Bambi.
Kaka smiled and reached out to rub the Portuguese's head. His palm could almost directly cover the back of Cristiano's head. The strength in his hand was not strong. He gently grabbed it twice and kissed the top of Cristiano's head: "Then I am looking forward to it."
The two men exchanged a few words while celebrating the goal and then separated. Their teammates also ran over to celebrate with them: "Well done Kaka! Chris! Well done!"
After a brief celebration, the game resumed.
Real Madrid got a corner kick opportunity shortly after scoring the first goal, and Cristiano headed the ball into the goal.
"Two to zero! Ronaldo heads the ball!"
Ramos and his men rushed up and pressed Cristiano hard, rubbing the Portuguese's head and laughing: "Chris! You should get a sky-high insurance policy on your head! That's great!"
Cristiano was swaying all over the place as he was being rubbed, and he was thinking to himself that he should get a very expensive insurance policy for his hair. Can't this group of people learn from Kaka's strength? ?
In just the beginning of the first half, Real Madrid had a two-goal lead in less than 20 minutes, which made them play very relaxed. The threat of high-pressure defense also caused the opposing team to make frequent mistakes.
Less than ten minutes after the first goal was scored, Osasuna made another fatal mistake - their cross went directly to Kaka's feet!
"Kaka didn't hesitate! He immediately pushed the ball forward! Osasuna's defender was chasing him desperately, but he could only look at Kaka's back!"
Kaka saw the right moment and passed the ball accurately into the penalty area.
"Cristiano pushed the ball in front of the goal! It went in again!! Real Madrid scored again! The score was extended to 3-0!!"
"This time it was an assist from Kaka and Ronaldo completed the shot!"
"Real Madrid scored another goal! The victory is decided!"
Kaka caught his lover who was running towards him. He hugged Cristiano tightly, with his feet off the ground. Cristiano smiled with his eyes curved, and hugged Kaka's shoulders tightly.
He whispered in Kaka's ear: "We will definitely win. This game will help us secure the La Liga title in advance, and this is my second gift to you. Marcelo, Pepe, Karim, Sergio... This is a gift from us together to you, Kaka."
Kaka responded softly, tilted his head to touch Cristiano's forehead, and hugged him tightly.
At the end of the first half, the three-goal lead made Zidane prioritize replacing Kaka, Cristiano and Ramos on the field one after another. After all, they will have the second leg of the Champions League semi-final to play soon. The main team must conserve their energy and also prevent the players from receiving unnecessary yellow cards.
Casemiro, Morata and Vazquez then came on to strengthen Real Madrid's defense.
In the second half, Casemiro assisted Bale to score another goal. The game ended with a 4-0 victory, securing the La Liga championship in advance.
The whole team was celebrating in the locker room with champagne, but the two biggest contributors to the celebration quietly left first.
The two did not choose to go to a restaurant or drive to a secluded wilderness. They went straight home. On the large, beautifully groomed lawn in front of their house, Cristiano took out a tablecloth and a small portable refrigerator from the trunk of the car.
Cristiano shook the tablecloth vigorously, then pulled Kaka to sit down and took out the things he had prepared long ago from his small refrigerator one by one.
Two candles with beautiful bases, which Cristiano had picked out himself at the grocery store on the previous street, a pair of wine glasses, a bottle of sparkling water - they had a game to play, so they couldn't drink - a plate of Portuguese risotto and a Brazilian barbecue.
The staple food was packed and brought back from the restaurant on their way back.
Cristiano trotted back to the villa, fetched knives, forks, spoons and beautiful plates from the kitchen, then trotted back again to neatly arrange the contents of the packing box on the plate, clumsily arranging them into a beautiful heart shape.
Kaka sat on the tablecloth and watched his lover tossing and turning with great pleasure.
Finally, Cristiano lit the most romantic candle, carefully maintained his balance, and placed the risotto that he had finally shaped into a heart shape in front of Kaka.
He didn't want to fail at the last minute and spill this delicious meal.
Cristiano smiled and looked at Kaka: "This is my third gift, Kaka. Happy birthday."
When Kaka met Cristiano's eyes, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, always thinking that he was so lucky to be able to monopolize Cristiano's love.
Cristiano gives his love generously to his family and friends, and he is the only one who can simultaneously occupy the three identities of family member, friend and lover.
They kissed on the lawn and hugged under the starry sky. Through the floor-to-ceiling glass of the villa, the two little ones covered each other's eyes and leaned against the glass to look out.
“Don’t look, kid.” Junior snorted and covered Luca’s eyes, glaring viciously at the Brazilian who was pinning his father down on the lawn.
Luca rolled his eyes, wondering who was the child. He also tried to cover Junior's eyes, "You are also a child. Don't look at it. Shame on you."
Junior: “…”
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