The roar of Old Trafford was deafening. Ronaldo stepped onto the pitch wearing the No. 28
shirt-his first senior appearance. He didn't score, but he turned defenders inside out, winning
a penalty and a standing ovation. [SYSTEM UPDATE] Debut Match Grade: A- Coach
Impression: +15 Headlines lit up: "United's Future: Cristiano Ronaldo" "Ferguson's Gamble
Pays Off" Ronaldo ignored the praise. He trained harder. [SYSTEM TRAIT] Mentality: Cold
Focus (Level 1) In his third appearance, he scored a long-range rocket against Newcastle.
Sir Alex placed a hand on his shoulder post-match. "You're not a boy anymore." [SYSTEM
RANK UP] Squad Status: Rotational Starting XI Before the new season, Sir Alex called him
in. "This isn't a gift, Cristiano. It's a responsibility." The No. 7 jersey was handed to him.
Ronaldo's eyes burned. "I'll honor it." [SYSTEM UNLOCKED] Legacy Quest: True Heir to
the 7 His first Champions League appearance came under lights in Turin. He didn't score, but
assisted twice and drew a penalty. Commentators gushed: "A future Ballon d'Or winner?"
[SYSTEM TRACKING] European Breakout: 25% A heated clash against Arsenal. Tempers
flared. Ronaldo retaliated. Red card. The media attacked. Rivals mocked. He apologized,
then trained twice as hard the next day. [SYSTEM RECORD] Red Card Penalty: -10 Coach
Affinity Resilience Test: Passed Sir Alex stood by him. "I'd rather tame fire than spark ice."
Ronaldo repaid that faith with a brace against Everton the next week. [SYSTEM NOTE]
Loyalty Trait Deepened He entered the pitch against Denmark with the crowd chanting his
name. In the 78th minute-goal. He kissed the Portuguese crest. [SYSTEM UPDATE]
National Recognition II Global Attention: Moderate News broke: Tiago Freitas was cut from
Benfica's senior squad. Ronaldo read the headline, expression blank. In his heart, there was
no joy-only clarity. This was the gap between them. Permanent. In the mirror, he saw a man.
Cristiano Ronaldo was no longer just a rising star. He was a weapon. "Next," he whispered, "I
conquer Europe." [SYSTEM GOAL ADDED] New Main Quest: Ballon d'Or Chase