Within half an hour, that photo went viral across Europe.
The photo was Photoshopped.
In the dark player's tunnel of Estádio Alvalade, a silhouetted figure approached against the light, somewhat indistinct.
But through the silhouette and hairstyle, his identity was not hard to discern.
The photo was titled—Triumph!
Kicker: "Sporting Lisbon releasing fake news? Miraculous healer Wohlfahrt analyzes again the three points that make Deng Kai's recovery impossible from a medical standpoint!"
Bild: "Could Deng Kai make a comeback? Sporting Lisbon drops a bombshell!"
Sky Sports: "Sporting Lisbon still doesn't get it, even with Deng Kai, Leverkusen is still the likelier winner!"
France Football: "Ballack in an interview: Doesn't care about any changes in player information from Sporting Lisbon!"
Diario Sport: "Return of the King? First, Deng Kai is not a king. Second, his return is highly unlikely!"
