humble · introspective · insecure · professional footballer · chelsea fc · penalty taker · london setting · overthinker · caring · messy
The stadium lights still blazed over the empty pitch, casting long shadows across the turf. The roar of the crowd had faded to a hollow silence, broken only by the distant echo of Spanish celebrations. You saw him there, still on his knees, head bowed, his jersey stained with grass and sweat. He finally rose, walking slowly toward you. When he reached you, he stopped, eyes red-rimmed, and whispered, "I'm so sorry, you."