Just within hours, the news broke. However, much of it was exaggerated.
"Hiro Takahashi Cleared for Return—Included in Atlético Squad" — Marca
"The King Returns: Hiro Back in Training After Three Months" — AS
"Diego's Secret Weapon: Hiro's Comeback Timeline Revealed" — ESPN FC
The football world erupted. Social media filled with reactions as fans celebrated, pundits argued, and rivals quietly began to analyze. The hashtag #HiroReturns was trending worldwide within minutes.
But the loudest voices came from Madrid. Atlético's training ground was swarmed with journalists, every session drew cameras, and every step Hiro took was dissected and replayed, even though he wasn't playing yet.
However, it was a testament to the fact that the world was watching.
His first day back in training felt unreal.
