It was already a week since the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A week since the football world trembled.

A week since Sam almost singlehandedly sank a nation at an epic FIFA World Cup final clash.

A week later, the football world still trembled.

Samuel Moses, the 20 year old Nigerian phenomenon, had carried his nation to an unprecedented World Cup final, scoring a hat trick in the ultimate battle and earning both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards. 

Though it ended in heartbreak, Sam’s name was etched into eternity as the greatest African player the world had ever seen… at just 20.

But this was no overnight miracle.

From the dusty streets of Abraka, Nigeria, where barefoot dreams chased deflated balls, to dazzling crowds at Enyimba FC, to shocking England, going on a generational run with Fulham FC. All of it was documented in history.

Then came FC Barcelona… where he became a legend in just his debut season. Alongside these club triumphs were his exploits for country.

Yet… this is just the beginning.

This is the sequel to Rise of a Football God.

It follows Sam as he returns home for the first time since becoming a global icon, wrestling with fame, destiny, and the colossal pressure of being called “the savior of African football”.

With every match, every record shattered, every rival silenced, he forges a path toward the pantheon of immortals.

But greatness demands sacrifice. 

Legends are not born, they are forged in fire. And for Samuel Moses, the journey to becoming the Football God had only just begun. 

[“It’s time to forge a legacy.”]

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[NOTE: For those that are curious, yes, the system still plays a role in his development, but it’s no longer as prominent as when it helped him build his foundation. Now, Sam is already established, so expect less system interaction.]

After the International break, club football resumed in all its glory.


For FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, the Champions League returned midweek, but this time, the spotlight felt softer.


There was no clash of titans, no stadiums trembling under heavyweight duels. Instead, what followed the weekend league game were two fixtures where giants were expected to roll.


But when Barcelona and Real Madrid walked out, the world still watched. Because even in routine, legends are forged.


[UEFA Champions League – Matchday 7:]


Barcelona vs Union Berlin (Spotify Camp Nou)


The Spotify Camp Nou glowed under floodlights, banners fluttering with "Ballon d'Or Winner" scrawled across them. It was already more than a week, but Barca fans were yet to move past Sam's achievement.


Union Berlin though, they came to the Spotify Camp Nou stubborn and compact, lined up in an expected low block.


For tonight, Hansi Flick rotated his lineup.


Chapter 67 - Nights of routine, a show of power