RISE OF THE FOOTBALL LEGACY

November 11, 2019, Carrington Training Ground, Manchester

Neil Goyal hit Carrington's pitches at dawn, sweat dripping before most teammates arrived, his Bournemouth goal fueling a fire to become Manchester United's leading striker.

His Legendary Football System pulsed: Off The Ball (20), Composure (15), Determination (10), First Touch (20), Finishing (20), others at 7.

Inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo's relentless work ethic, Neil refused to relax.

The system's objective glowed:

Impact Brighton Match. Reward: 2 S.P.

With no S.P. banked, Neil trained harder than ever.

Solskjær's drills targeted Brighton's slick passing, but Neil stayed late, drilling sprints and shots with coaches.

His First Touch (20) snared a rocket from a pass by Pogba, his Composure (15) steady as he buried it past De Gea. Solskjær nodded. "Keep this hunger alive!."

The system chimed: Objective: Show Hunger in Training. +1 S.P.

Neil banked it, his body aching but his dream—to outshine Rashford and Martial—burning bright.

November 12-14, 2019, Carrington

Neil's Ronaldo-inspired regimen consumed him. Mornings began with gym sessions, lifting weights to boost his Stamina (7).

Afternoons saw him on the pitch, perfecting runs, his Off The Ball (20) carving space. Evenings ended with film study, dissecting Brighton's defenders.

Marcus Rashford caught him at midnight, analyzing Dunk's positioning. "You're a machine, kid," Rashford said. Neil grinned, his Determination (10) unwavering, vowing to claim United's number-nine role.

His FM knowledge fueled his vision—Ronaldo's 2007-08 season, 42 goals, was his blueprint. Neil skipped downtime, ignoring teammates' pub invites, his Composure (15) keeping focus razor-sharp.

Juan Mata clapped him on. "That work ethic? You're going places." Neil's extra sessions left him drained, but his aspiration—to lead United's line—kept him pushing.

November 15, 2019, Old Trafford

The team rallied at Old Trafford, Solskjær's team talk clear. "Brighton play out—press them, punish mistakes." Neil, a first-team substitute, with the ambition of becoming the main team striker, was hungry, not for food but for goals.

His FM knowledge recalled United's 3-1 win—Pereira, an own goal, Rashford scoring, Dunk replying. Could he steal the spotlight?

The system pinged: Matchday Squad vs. Brighton: +1 S.P.

Neil gripped his boots, drive like Ronaldo pulsing through him.

November 16, 2019, Old Trafford, Manchester United vs. Brighton

Old Trafford's 74,000 fans roared, the Stretford End more alive than before. Neil, number 47, sat on United's bench, heart racing. United struck early, Andreas Pereira blasting past Ryan in the 17th minute.

1-0.

Two minutes later, Harry Maguire's header forced Davy Propper's own goal. 2-0. Brighton rallied, Lewis Dunk heading in a corner in the 64th minute. 2-1.

Neil's hunger for goals waited for his substitution.

In the 60th minute, Solskjær subbed Neil on for Anthony Martial. "Lead the line, Goyal!" Solskjær barked. Neil sprinted on, the crowd chanting.

A pass from Fred zipped in, his First Touch (20) flawless, gliding past Webster. His Composure (15) held under Brighton's press.

In the 66th minute, his Off The Ball (20) found space, and a sharp cross reached Rashford, who rifled past Ryan. 3-1.

The system chimed: Assist in Match: +1 S.P.

Neil's assist earned €2,500, fans roaring "Goyal! Goyal!"

In the 78th minute, Neil's chance came. Pogba's through ball split Brighton's defense. His Off The Ball (20) outran Dunk, his First Touch (20) perfect.

Facing Ryan, his Composure (15) steadied, and his Finishing (20) slotted a low shot into the net. 4-1.

Neil sprinted to the Stretford End, sliding on his knees, earning £4,000. The whistle blew, United securing a 4-1 win, Neil's goal enhancing the real 3-1. Solskjær hugged him. "You're a striker now, lad!"

X erupted: "Goyal's goal and assist bury Brighton! United's next Ronaldo?"

Rashford high-fived him. "That's CR7 hunger, mate!" Pogba laughed. "Keep that up, you're stealing my headlines!" De Gea smirked. "Another goal? Save some for the rest of the players!" Neil's Composure (15) soaked in the praise, his Ronaldo-inspired dream closer.

November 16, 2019, Evening, Old Trafford

In the locker room, Solskjær gripped Neil's shoulder. "Your work ethic's showing, Neil—keep it up." The £4,000 goal bonus and €2,500 assist bonus piled up, his contract's rewards tangible.

Neil's FM knowledge had nailed the 3-1 base, but his goal and assist rewrote it to 4-1. He opened the system, three S.P. glowing. Brighton's intensity demanded more poise and grit.

With First Touch maxed, Neil allocated two S.P. to Composure, raising it to (17), a deeper calm settling in.

One S.P. went to Determination, pushing it to (11), his resolve ironclad.

His stats now read: Off The Ball (20), Composure (17), Determination (11), First Touch (20), Finishing (20), others at 7.

The system pinged: New Objective: Impact Sheffield United Match. Reward: 2 S.P.

November 16, 2019, Night, Manchester Apartment

Neil collapsed onto his apartment sofa, Old Trafford's chants ringing. His Bournemouth goal and press conference had raised his profile, but this Brighton display.

His fifth continuous Premier League goal and second assist—felt like a statement.

He video-called his parents in Mumbai, their pride radiant. "You're our Ronaldo, beta," his father said. Priya teased, "Your shirt better say 'Cristiano Goyal' now!" Neil laughed, promising it soon.

Scrolling X, fans hyped his rise: "Goyal's work ethic is unreal! United's future striker!"

Critics jabbed: "He's no Ronaldo yet." Neil's Determination (11) flared—he'd outwork them all.

Sheffield United awaited, and with Composure (17) and Determination (11), Neil was ready to lead the line.