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Under the Same Sky tells the heartfelt story of Mateo González Schwarz, a twelve-year-old boy whose greatest dream is to conquer the world of football. Born to an Argentine father and a German mother, Mateo grows up in the colorful streets of Buenos Aires, fueled by his passion for the beautiful game and inspired by legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
But when tragedy strikes and his beloved father passes away, Mateo is left heartbroken — yet not alone. Carrying the final promise of his father to follow his dreams without fear, Mateo embarks on a journey filled with challenges, ambition, and growth.
What Mateo doesn’t yet realize is that a special gift, left behind by his father and guided by forces beyond this world, will soon awaken within him — a secret that could turn his dreams of becoming the greatest footballer alive into reality.

Mateo Rise of a Champion

That night, after the celebrations finally faded,Mateo found himself alone in his room at the team hotel.

His muscles still throbbed.His hands were bruised.But his heart burned with something new:

He grabbed his tablet and opened the official FIFA app.

The results of the quarterfinals flashed before him:

Spain 2 - 1 Brazil

France 1 - 0 England

Portugal 3 - 2 Netherlands

A brutal, clinical, merciless opponent.

Led by a midfield of steel and a new generation of wonderkids.

Mateo leaned back against the bed, staring at the ceiling.

"France, huh?""No easy paths to the top."

He wouldn't want it any other way.

Inside his mind, the System finally spoke:

[Special Legendary Reward: Memory Dive Unlocked.]

Description:You may select a legendary player and experience one historic match through their senses and mind.Feel what they felt.Understand what they understood.

Only one memory can be chosen.Choose wisely.

"Experience a legendary match... as the legend himself?"

Hundreds of possibilities flooded his mind at once.

1. Diego Maradona – 1986 World Cup Quarterfinal (Argentina vs England)The "Hand of God."The "Goal of the Century."Feeling the raw, chaotic genius of Maradona at his absolute peak.

2. Zinedine Zidane – 1998 World Cup Final (France vs Brazil)Two perfect headers.Commanding a nation to glory.To experience the icy control and magnetic brilliance of Zidane.

3. Andrés Iniesta – 2010 World Cup Final (Spain vs Netherlands)Scoring the goal that crowned Spain world champions.Feeling the culmination of an era of tiki-taka perfection.

4. Pelé – 1970 World Cup Final (Brazil vs Italy)The crown jewel performance of the King.A symphony of elegance, strength, and joy.

5. Cristiano Ronaldo – 2018 Champions League Quarterfinal (Juventus vs Real Madrid)The gravity-defying overhead kick that shook the world.To feel the supreme athleticism and killer instinct of CR7.

But then —one match burned brighter than the rest.

One moment he had watched a hundred times as a boy.

One moment he idolized.

April 27, 2011.Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.UEFA Champions League Semifinal, First Leg.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona.

That night, Messi carved his name into eternity with two goals—one of them a masterpiece, weaving through five defenders before slotting past the goalkeeper.

Mateo clenched his fists, breathing heavily.

"I want to live that.""I want to feel what it was like to be him that night."

[Confirmation Required:Memory Dive — Lionel Messi, 27/4/2011 Real Madrid vs Barcelona.]

Mateo stared at the glowing message.

And then, smiling like the child who had once dreamed before it all turned real,he whispered:

Chapter 121: A Legend’s Memory