After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

After returning from Croatia, Yan Yuan had a rare moment of leisure and had nothing to do today.

He was wrapped in a soft bathrobe, holding a cup of freshly brewed hot coffee, and sank into the large sofa in the living room.

With nothing to do, he habitually swiped his phone screen and opened Twitter.

A pinned post from UEFA's official account instantly caught his eye and dispelled any lingering sleepiness.

UEFA officially announced:

[A historic moment! A new heading record is set in the UEFA Nations League!]

In yesterday's UEFA Nations League group stage match between England and Croatia, England national team player Yan Yuan set an incredible record for the highest header!

In the 42nd minute of the first half: Yan Yuan's jump height when he cleared the ball off the goal line and Perisic was certain to score with a header was precisely calculated by official high-speed cameras and professional measurement systems to be 2.52 meters!

In the 50th minute of the second half: Yan Yuan scored with a stunning header, jumping at an astonishing height of 2.61 meters!

Both of these records break all official UEFA records for the highest header jump in any official match!

Yan Yuan demonstrated unparalleled jumping ability, hang time, and heading skills!

To commemorate this historic moment, the official match ball has been officially collected by UEFA and will be displayed as part of the UEFA Nations League's history and culture! Congratulations Yan Yuan! This is your glorious moment! We look forward to you continuing to create miracles in future matches! #UEFANations #HistoricalRecords #YanYuan

Below the text of this post are slow-motion GIFs of Yan Yuan's two headers.

In the first half, Yan Yuan made a last-ditch clearance off the goal line, and then shot forward like a rocket, his forehead slamming past Perisic's seemingly inevitable header.

In the second half, he scored a powerful header, leaping from the ground and overpowering everyone to smash the ball into the net!

The measurement lines are clearly marked next to the animated image:

2.52m! 2.61m!

"Huh??? 2.61 meters..."

Yan Yuan subconsciously rubbed his eyes and whispered the number.

Although he still vividly remembered the explosive feeling of soaring through the sky during the competition, seeing the official, certified, and precise data still gave him a jolt.

This height...

It was even more exaggerated than he had imagined!

He put down his coffee cup, hovered his finger over the screen for a moment, and then tapped on the comments and shares.

The comments section has already exploded!

"Holy shit! 2.61 meters?! Does it have spring-loaded legs?!"

"My God! That jumping ability! NBA level!"

"He should take his talent to Staples Center!"

"UEFA has officially certified it, this is truly amazing."

"Clearance 2.52 meters, goal kick 2.61 meters! He's jumping higher and higher, it's terrifying!"

"This record is one that I feel no one will be able to break for the next ten years."

Yan Yuan took a deep breath, his heart filled with complex emotions.

There was excitement, pride, but even more so, respect for teammates and opponents.

He opened the reply box, his fingers tapping on the virtual keyboard, deleting and revising, and finally carefully wrote:

Yan Yuan responded to UEFA's official statement:

It is an immense honor to receive official recognition from UEFA! Thank you for your precise measurement and certification of this record! This honor does not belong to me alone. It belongs to the entire England team! Thank you to Coach Southgate for his trust, and thank you to my teammates for their support and cooperation both on and off the pitch!

These two moments wouldn't have happened without teamwork and creative opportunities. We also want to pay tribute to our formidable opponent, Croatia! Your high-level competition brought out the best in us!

The charm of football lies in competition and respect! Looking forward to more exciting matches in the future! #England #UEFA Nations League #ThankYouTeam #RespectForOpponents

His response was humble and sincere, attributing personal honor to the team and highly praising the opponent, demonstrating extremely high emotional intelligence and vision.

This reply was instantly flooded with likes and shares.

Fans praised it:

"A strict and divine structure!"

"That's the style of a top-tier player!"

"Respect your opponent, respect the game! That's the spirit of football!"

After posting this message, Yan Yuan didn't stop.

He logged into his Douyin, Twitter, and Weibo accounts, and simultaneously forwarded UEFA's official announcement, along with the two stunning slow-motion GIFs and his own reply.

The caption is concise and powerful:

[2.52m & 2.61m! Thanks for the official certification! Thanks to the team! Thanks to the opponents! Keep up the good work! #HeadingRecord #UEFA Nations League #England]

Once the post was published, it was like throwing a boulder into a calm lake, instantly creating a huge wave.

Likes, comments, and shares skyrocketed.

Even more unexpectedly...

His Twitter comment section quickly turned into an "online gathering" of top global football stars.

First up was his national teammate, Maguire, who is also known for his heading ability. Maguire watched the game at home while he was still recovering from injury.

Maguire commented: "Bro!!! That jumping ability is inhuman! It's insane! My knees hurt watching it! I'm so proud of you! Enjoy this glory! I'll be back to fight again! #KingOfHeading #RecordCrusher"

Following closely behind, football legend and header master Miloslav Klose also made an appearance:

Klose commented: 【Amazing height and power! Yan, your heading technique reminds me of my younger days. This record is well-deserved! Congratulations! The future belongs to you! #HeadingArt】

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, known for his domineering style, also commented:

Ibrahimovic's comment: [2.61 meters? Hmm, not bad. But the sky's the limit! Haha, just kidding! Well done, kid! You're not far from the sky with that height, keep it up! #HeadingBeast]

Cristiano Ronaldo, a frequent internet user, also sent his congratulations:

Cristiano Ronaldo's comment: [Amazing jumping ability! Magnificent goal! Yan, you demonstrated the all-around qualities of an outstanding striker! Stay focused and continue making history! Congratulations! #StrivingForExcellence]

The monster Drogba has also reappeared:

Drogba's comment: [2.61 meters, that reminds me of my headers at Stamford Bridge! Powerful! Perfect aerial control! Congratulations, young man! Another great achievement! #PowerAndGlory]

Besides these comments, many other star players from various leagues also joined in the discussion.

Yan Yuan has always been well-liked. Because he often comments and interacts with other players while surfing the internet, his posts often attract friendly interactions from other players.

These congratulations and praises from top stars from different eras, leagues, and styles gathered like brilliant stars in Yan Yuan's comment section.

This is not just an acknowledgment of a record, but a global endorsement of Yan Yuan's strength and potential.

In the comments section, fans from all sides frantically took screenshots and forwarded them, and "Yan Yuan's comments section has a meeting of football stars" instantly became the number one trending topic on Twitter worldwide.

Yan Yuan felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he looked at these shining names and sincere words.

He replied to each and every comment carefully and patiently.

Replying to Maguire: "Get well soon, bro! We're waiting for you to come back so we can battle it out together! Take care of yourself! #GetBackToTheTeamSoon"

Replying to Klose: "Thank you for the recognition, legend! Your headers have always been a role model for me! I'm incredibly honored! #SaluteToLegends"

Zlatan replied to Ibrahimovic: "Thank you, Zlatan. I will work hard and strive to one day reach the 'sky' you spoke of!"

Replying to Ronaldo: "Thank you, CR7! Your self-discipline and pursuit of excellence have always inspired me! I will continue to work hard!"

Reply to Drogba: "Thank you, Mr. Drogba! Your strength and leadership qualities are always worth learning from!"

……

His reply was polite and humorous, and showed respect for his seniors and friendliness towards his peers, which once again won him praise.

Yan Yuan's record-breaking header height, like a boulder thrown into a lake, has sparked an unprecedented wave of imitation!

On social media, a topic called #2.61Challenge has spread like wildfire!

As the name suggests, they are going to challenge Yan Yuan's heading height.

Fans from all over the world, regardless of age, gender, or skill level, are trying to challenge this seemingly impossible height of 2.61 meters!

They tried every possible method:

Someone used ropes to suspend a soccer ball under a basketball hoop. The standard height of a basketball hoop is 3.05 meters, but it was suspended to about 2.61 meters.

Some people brought in tall door frames, clothes racks, and even crane booms.

Some people simply had their friends stand on a ladder and hold the soccer ball high in the air.

Then, the challengers started trying!

Take a running start! Jump! Strive towards that lofty goal!

result……

Most of them were in a terrible state.

Or it's a "bang!"

His forehead slammed into the ball, but the ball didn't budge. The challenger clutched his head, wincing in pain.

Either the jump height was insufficient, and the tip of the hair didn't even touch the ball.

Because Yan Yuan only used two steps to run up, the imitators also used two steps to run up, because this header is very difficult to imitate.

Occasionally someone can head the ball, but it only makes the ball wobble slightly; it's impossible to "smash" it like Yan Yuan did.

Various challenge videos from around the world, including failed, comical, and even slightly dangerous ones, are uploaded to YouTube, Instagram, Douyin, Weibo, and more...

The caption is usually:

"Challenging Yan's 2.61-meter header! The result..."

"I thought I could do it... Turns out I was wrong!"

"Yan! Are you an alien?!"

"This height... is it really possible for humans to achieve?!"

"Touch the sky with your head!"

#2.61Challenge quickly became the hottest football topic worldwide.

Countless people expressed their amazement at Yan Yuan's terrifying jumping ability through this seemingly self-torturing method.

This surge of popularity has, in effect, propelled Yan Yuan's influence and fame to new heights.

While relaxing at home, Yan Yuan naturally witnessed this wave of global challenges.

He scrolled through those funny or embarrassing videos, and couldn't help but smile.

He decided to personally join in and add some "officially certified" elements to this carnival!

He called his dad to come and help him.

On the familiar lawn in their own backyard, they set up professional camera equipment.

Yan Yuan found a brand new soccer ball and used a precise laser rangefinder to suspend it steadily at a height of 2.61 meters above the ground!

He even brought a long yellow measuring tape, stood under the ball, and had his dad film a close-up shot of him straightening the tape so that the top of the tape just touched the bottom of the soccer ball.

This ensures that the altitude is accurate.

"Are you ready?" Yan's father asked.

"OK, Dad,"

Yan Yuan nodded; he was only wearing a pair of slippers.

He stood about five meters from the suspension point, his eyes focused, as if he had returned to that match day in Zagreb.

He took a deep breath and started it!

Two powerful running starts.

The muscles in the supporting leg tense and explode instantly! Push off the ground!

His body shot upwards vertically like an arrow released from a bow.

The movements, postures, and explosiveness perfectly replicated the moments from the match!

"Bang!"

It struck the hanging soccer ball precisely and powerfully right in the center of his forehead.

The football was hit and shook violently, making a dull thud!

Yan Yuan landed steadily, looked up at the still swaying football, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He walked in front of the camera and took a selfie with his phone:

"Hi everyone, seeing everyone taking on the #261Challenge, I thought I'd give it a try too. Height no problem, 2.61 meters. Let me recreate the move. Please be careful and within your limits when you take the challenge! Enjoying football is the most important thing!"

He created this meticulously crafted video.

It includes footage that precisely measures the height, a perfect recreation of the jump header, and a final helpful tip.

It was posted on all of his social media platforms.

The video went viral once again.

"Holy crap! Yan Shen's official version is amazing! He's so handsome!"

"That jump! That height! Exactly the same as in the competition! Yan Shenniu is amazing!"

"They even measured the height! That's so meticulous."

"Look at how accurate their recreation is, and then look at mine... I'm crying..."

"With Yan Shen personally taking part, this challenge was definitely worthwhile!"

"Shen Yan, be careful. You're very precious now. Don't wear slippers next time you challenge someone."

Yan Yuan's personal involvement not only added authority and fun to this global celebration, but also showcased his approachable and humorous side.

He showed all the fans through his actions that records are meant to be broken, but more importantly, it's about enjoying the joy of football and the spirit of challenging oneself.

Yan Yuan looked at the constantly refreshing likes and comments on his phone screen and felt a lot of emotions.

This night of his record-keeping came to a perfect end in such an interactive and joyful way.

His name and the height of that astonishing leap, 2.61 meters, are etched like a legend in UEFA's history hall and in the hearts of fans worldwide.