The Sun—Escribá posted a statement on social media: Espanyol had reserved seats at "Cena" in Italy, awaiting Erik ten Hag's acceptance of the invitation.
Escribá had been thoughtful as well. To ensure Erik ten Hag enjoyed his dinner, he had specifically chosen a restaurant in Italy, hoping ten Hag could eat comfortably and happily.
But there was a small problem with this invitation.
In an earlier interview, Escribá had said that he would punch Erik ten Hag in the head over dinner, settling the grudge between them once and for all.
That made things very interesting.
If he really accepted the invitation, would Erik ten Hag actually get hit?
This was a crucial moment in Cristiano Ronaldo's "cat-and-mouse theory." If Erik ten Hag got punched now, it would be utterly humiliating!
So could Erik ten Hag simply refuse to go?
On second thought, it seemed he had no choice but to go. If he refused, he would become a laughingstock among fans and reporters from then on.
Well...
They could only hope Ferran had been talking nonsense.
After all, it had been said that plenty of reporters would be there. Actually throwing punches would be far too unreasonable.
The twenty-first century was an age of civilization. Civilized people solved problems over dinner—share a meal, and everything could be settled!
Portugal vs. Czechia.
"Portugal!"
"Portugal!"
"Ronaldo! Wow!!!"
Bang!
"GGGG—OOOO—LLLLL!!"
Cristiano Ronaldo headed the ball into the net. Every fan in the stadium rose to their feet, shouting the name of their national hero.
Tang Ye and Juan Mata, his former club teammates, were among them, giving Cristiano Ronaldo their most enthusiastic applause.
"Wow!"
Mata cupped his hands around his mouth like a megaphone and shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Hey, Tom! Focus on the match!"
Mata noticed Tang