The night sky over Sochi had fallen quiet.
The world's major media outlets, however, were buzzing.
"Kicker: The score lied."
[Germany National Football Team won the match, but nobody felt they had gained anything. One detail worth noting: Li dribbled past Boateng so often he nearly reduced him to tears.]
"Bild: The German Machine won, but the Emperor of the East did not lose."
[A strange sight: the winning side fell silent, while Li, on the losing side, received a standing ovation from tens of thousands of spectators.]
"The Guardian: Caesar's solitude."
[Li was alone, but he was also noble. Facing a German War Machine far stronger than his own side, he delivered an epic performance. He showed no negativity, encouraged his teammates, lifted their spirits, and grew into a great leader.]
"L'Équipe: One man's war."
[At that moment, all forty-seven thousand people in Fisht Olympic Stadium, including the German fans, rose to applaud Li Luo.
French football legend Platini posted a tweet after watching the match: "Li often reminds me of my younger self. No, he is lonelier than I ever was."]
"Marca: The Caesar of the East refused to shake hands with Germany's head coach."
[Excerpt: Did Li disrespect Löw? We believe he was wary of what Löw's hands might have touched and how dirty they might be.]
"People's Daily: Honorable in defeat—Li Luo, the hero of Chinese football."
[Although he missed out on the final, Li Luo's performance in this FIFA Confederations Cup has already made Chinese football history.]
"Sports Weekly: He had nothing but himself."
A report from our special correspondent.
After the match ended, Li Luo was the last man to enter the players' tunnel.
He suddenly stopped and glanced back at the pitch of Fisht Olympic Stadium. A breeze from the Black Sea