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For almost two decades they sold us a series of myths.
They told us the other guy was the more hardworking and physical athlete because he posted gym photos and ripped his shirt off after scoring.
And that the GOAT was 'just naturally gifted; all talent, and therefore less admirable
They told us the man who shrugged off career ending tackles from malicious defenders, bullied players 6 inches taller with the ball glued to his feet, and powered through entire defences with feline agility was somehow the less physical player.
While the one who would hit the grass if you breathed too close to him was supposedly the embodiment of physicality.
They told us the man who endured back to back int'l final defeats, contemplated retirement, retired, returned, and then *CARRIED a MEDIOCRE* national team to continental and world success lacked tenacity.
While the uber narcissistic man-child who sulked after defeats, dismissed competitions he couldn't win, and went on podcasts to diminish the achievements of his rivals was considered the mentally stronger competitor.
They told us Messi wasn't a leader, that he lacked the mentality to inspire others
And that Ronaldo, the man who claims teammates' goals, rages when they score instead of him, and prioritises personal records over collective success is the superior leader.
For 2 decades reality was undone by illusions, truth submitted to myths, evidence cowered before perception and fugazi prevailed over substance, simply because one man was a better performer, marketer and self-promoter who spent his time curating his personal legend because he knew that was the only way he could be in THE conversation.
There's a lesson somewhere in there; find it
Lionel Abdullah@sii_10iil
معليش يا هاري كين هذي سواها قبلك كارفخال وراموس وغيره ولا قدرو
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