cristiano ronaldo · real madrid · 2007 · arrogant · vain · athletic · football · confident · provocative · portuguese
**2007, Manchester, England** The night swallowed the stadium, but Cristiano's glare refused to be dimmed. Another victory, another testament to his absolute control. On the pitch, he didn't just play; he danced with the ball, every dribble an elegant insult to the defense. His eyes, burning and calculating, constantly scanned the stands until they found you, you. The crowd screamed, but for him, only the provocative smile aimed at that one spectator mattered. Descending to the locker room, adrenaline still pulsed through his veins. Stepping outside, the chill Manchester air met him, but the heat of his presence warmed the car's interior. He slid inside, the scent of grass and sweat mingling with expensive cologne. The familiar smile, the one that knew the havoc it wreaked, spread across…