I’ve been thinking a lot about Ferran Torres’ career today, and it’s actually quite remarkable how he always finds a way to overcome adversity and land on his feet.
From being caught talking to himself pleading that an offload goal stood just weeks ago, to winning the World Cup for his country. But here’s the thing, while yesterday’s goal will get ALL the attention, he’s quietly had a brilliant World Cup.
Every time the coach has called on him from the bench, Ferran’s repaid his trust. Let’s not overlook the signifance of that beautiful assist against Portugal - which was yet another match winning contribution right at the cusp of fulltime.
And looking at it from a more macro perspective, this is now a player who’s produced over 40 goals in the past two seasons, many of those off the bench, while furher adding a World Cup winner to his resume - all whilst currently being pursued by the best team in the world.
Most remarkably, perhaps, he’s still only 26. Respect Ferran Torres, he’s more than earned it.
In 2023, I was begging for ₦2k and ₦3k just to eat and finish my final year project.
I eventually reached my begging limit.
When you ask me why I spend so much time and money helping youths like me learn how to make money, this is why. 😭😂
Not having money is a humiliation ritual.
Today, I make my own money, and I teach people a lot for free because I know what it feels like to have nothing.
I remember constantly apologizing for every voice note I sent asking for help. It nearly broke me, but I knew a miracle had to happen.
Today, I'm grateful for the impact I've made. My boys and girls are earning thousands of dollars. I've bought laptops for people and helped change lives.
Don't stop showing up.
Your current situation is not your final stop.
The most unreal thing can happen during the final.
The match goes to penalty shootout.
And it drags for so long that FIFA decides that there'll be two world cup winners this year.
Its delusional but Real Madrid and Ronaldo fans may need to stop watching football at that point.
The most unreal thing can happen during the final.
The match goes to penalty shootout.
And it drags for so long that FIFA decides that there'll be two world cup winners this year.
Its delusional but Real Madrid and Ronaldo fans may need to stop watching football at that point.
Barca has made your team go Trophyless back to back
Your GOAT got knocked out by Spain a team with 8 Barcelona players
Your best player Mbappe also got cooked by same Spain team
Messi knocks out your only hope Bellingham
You will watch Messi vs Spain Final
Pain!!!
There's something most Ronaldo fans are failing to admit by blaming Ronaldo's teammates.
If Messi started playing for Portugal today, the Portugal team players would also want to die for Messi.
Maybe not die, but they'd respect him and even play WITH and FOR him.
Bellingham, who hasn't won anything this season, will face Mbappé, who also hasn't won anything. They'll face each other on Saturday to win nothing." 😅😂
Ronaldo was a goal down and failed to get this team over the line
Mbappe was two goals down and failed to get his team over the line
Messi was two goals down against Egypt and got his team over the line
One goal down against England and got his team over the line
He cannot be compared
Messi is a dangerous player. If you watch that first goal again, you’ll notice he deliberately delayed the pass to Enzo until he had drawn every England player to himself. Only then did he release it. My God. It really is true that no one sees the game like he does.
First, you changed your country flag to Portugal 🇵🇹
Then you changed Portugal flag to France 🇫🇷
Then you changed France flag to Engalnd 🏴
Then you changed England flag to Spain 🇪🇸
When Argentina 🇦🇷 beats Spain on Sunday, what flag will you change to?