THE YOUNGEST GOALSCORER

(A story from a father's perspective)

PART I – THE BEGINNING (ROOTS)

1. As If It Were Yesterday

An introduction from the present — a father watching his son.

2. The Field in Front of the Building

First touches with the ball, rough conditions, the birth of love for football.

3. Forehead, Not Nose

A header, blood, and the first lesson about fear and courage.

4. The Target on the Tree

Practicing shots, discipline, working when no one is watching.

5. "Five More"

Persistence, pain, the shaping of character.

PART II – THE JOURNEY (GROWTH AND STRUGGLE)

6. The Boy Who Doesn't Quit

Development through training and first serious steps.

7. Among the Older Ones

Playing with older players — physical and mental gap.

8. Without the Ball

Teammates don't pass — first feeling of injustice.

9. The Father's Silence

Inner struggle — how to support without breaking him.

10. First Doubts

Fatigue, setbacks, questioning everything.

PART III – THE TURNING POINT (BELIEF)

11. A Sentence Without Weight

"I'll score tonight."

12. Silence in the Living Room

Watching the game at home.

13. The Second Before the Shot

The moment of decision.

14. The Goal

Explosion — a historic moment.

15. Mitke

Friends' reactions, identity, belonging.

PART IV – AFTER THE GOAL (TRUTH)

16. Between Two Stadiums

The drive — between two worlds.

17. In Front of the Stadium

Waiting.

18. The Hug

Without words.

19. "Did you see?"

20. The Ride Home

21. It All Started There

22. What People Don't See

PART VI – THE END (MESSAGE)

23. My Son

24. The Youngest Goalscorer

25. For All Fathers and Sons (Epilogue)**