Sammy stood at the edge of the pitch, nervously adjusting his jersey. He had just been called up to play in an older age group, and everything felt different—the players were taller, stronger, more experienced.
He swallowed hard. What if I’m not ready? The magic football by his feet began to glow. Not now, Sammy thought, but before he could react, the world spun around him. When everything settled, he was no longer on his home field. The air was electric, the stadium enormous, packed with thousands of roaring fans.
A massive screen above him flashed: UEFA EURO 2024 FINAL – SPAIN vs. ENGLAND.
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