The report on Wang Shiyu came out the next day.
Its title was also designed to grab people's attention.
<Wang Yi's Son: The Hope of Chinese Football's Future>
In the report, the journalist heaped praise on Wang Shiyu.
He raved about how talented he was, how fast he was, how sharp his instincts were, and how impressive his basic skills were.
He concluded, "He is the hope of Chinese football's future."
Of course, in reality, the journalist didn't truly believe that.
The boy wasn't even six yet. Calling him the hope of Chinese football's future was a bit of a stretch.
The journalist had said it purely to attract traffic.
And he had indeed achieved his goal. The article had drawn some attention for him in Toronto.
People who saw the article were divided in their opinions.
Some fans thought it was complete nonsense.
"You're telling me a five-year-old kid is the hope of the future for an entire sport? What a load of bullshit. The media these days are all full of hot air."
"Was this some puff piece commissioned by Wang Yi to hype up his son? Journalists these days have no fucking principles. They'll say anything for a little cash."
Others thought that while the article was a bit exaggerated, it showed that Wang Yi's son had talent.
"The article did exaggerate, but as far as I know, Wang Yi's son really did stand out in their community soccer games. He was the undisputed MVP. I think he'll definitely go pro someday."
"Shouldn't Wang Yi's son be following in his father's footsteps and playing basketball? How'd he end up playing soccer? Still, whether he plays basketball or soccer, I'm sure he'll inherit Wang Yi's talent. Even if he doesn't get all of it, just part of it