After the final, Argentina players were seen turning their backs on Spain while lifting the cup. Many thought this was a sign of disrespect, but it was later confirmed they were just looking at the goalposts, which they hadn’t seen all game.
One thing that deeply worries me about Nigeria is this:
Some dreams are almost impossible to achieve if you're born, raised, and educated here.
Want to become an astronaut? There is virtually no pathway.
Want to become a world-class professional footballer? For most talented children, the route is far harder than it should be because the development ecosystem is weak.
And there are many other careers where your biggest obstacle isn't your talent, it's your geography.
This is why some Nigerians have to leave the country, not because they hate Nigeria, but because that's the only way to fully pursue their dreams.
That should concern all of us.
A child's future should be determined by their ability and hard work, not by the accident of where they were born.
Nigeria has no shortage of talent.
What we're missing is a system that allows talent to become greatness.
🚨🚨 MBAPPÉ 🇫🇷 PEUT ENCORE RÊVER DU BALLON D'OR ! 🤯🌕
Une saison sans trophée collectif n'empêche pas forcément de remporter la plus prestigieuse des récompenses individuelles 👀
📷 ballondor
🗞️ @lequipe
🗣️توماس مولر يتحدث عن انحياز الحكام لـ ميسي:
كنا متقدمين بالفعل على الأرجنتين وكان ليونيل ميسي يقف بجانبي
ارتدت الكرة من الأرض ثم اصطدمت بيدي وكانت يدي بهذه الوضعية
فقام الحكم بإشهار بطاقة صفراء لي، وأعتقد أن السبب هو أن ميسي كان يقف بجانبي
نحن متأخرين في النتيجة 2-0 لذا من فضلكم ساعدونا قليلًا.