Train a child the right way, and when they grow up, they will not depart from it.
It takes a child who was raised well to raise their own children well.
The cycle of good parenting begins at home.
In 2010: Messi didn’t win the Champions League or the World Cup, yet they changed the Ballon d’Or criteria to favor goals and gave it to him.
In 2011: Ronaldo had more goals than Messi, but they claimed trophies were what mattered, so Messi won it again.
In 2012: Ronaldo had more trophies, but they gave it to Messi because he scored 91 goals in a calendar year.
In 2019: Van Dijk won the Champions League and was named UEFA Best Player and EPL Player of the Year, but the criteria switched back to goals and Messi won the Ballon d’Or.
In 2021: Lewandowski scored more goals, had a historic individual season, and won The Best FIFA Men’s Player, but Messi was given the Ballon d’Or for winning the Copa América.
In 2023: Haaland won five trophies including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup along with the UEFA Best Player, EPL Player of the Year, and the Golden Boot. Yet, the Ballon d’Or went to Messi for winning the 2022 World Cup, even though in 2010 they argued that the World Cup did not matter 😂.
🚨🔵 OFFICIAL: Marco Palestra signs as new Chelsea player.
“I’m very excited to get started. I’ve felt the energy since the first day Chelsea wanted me, can’t wait to start; see all the fans, team mates and manager”.
“We have so many talented players here, a very strong squad, and manager in Xabi. He spoke to me about how he wants us to play, which is exciting”.