the whole "rigged for Argentina" online discourse is a great case study on how the general population is frighteningly easy to manipulate with simple propaganda. and how it's especially effective on the less educated, or "casuals"/"larpers"
Yes, those photos you’ve seen are real.
More than 18 years ago, a baby named Lamine Yamal and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot.
Today, their achievements on the pitch inspire millions. Off the pitch, both Messi and Lamine Yamal use their voices and platforms as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors to support and advocate for children around the world.
The goal? That every child survives, thrives, and fulfils their potential.
We are proud to have them on our team.
Credit: Joan Monfort
SHYNESS MAKES YOU LOOK WEAK
Be arrogant. Confidence is key to everything. Social skills are important. You’re more than enough. Don’t be afraid to look stupid. Ask questions. Get what you want. Let them judge you. It’s all in your head. Speak up. Share what’s on your mind. Your opinions and preferences matter.
When you were a kid, being shy was considered something normal. But the moment you grow up, when you have ambitions, dreams to fulfill, and desires to satisfy - nobody will come and ask what you want.
👉 You must let the whole world know.
Otherwise, you’ll keep replaying scenarios in your head while lying in bed trying to fall asleep. Thoughts like, “I should’ve said this.” “I could’ve had that.” “I embarrassed myself… i feel so much shame” will consume your energy, and you’ll wake up tired and broken. You’ll visualize the life you want, wishing you could spend more time in your dreams, because the lack of inner work makes life after waking up feel wasted.
All because of one fragile obstacle: caring too much about what others think of you.
Just go do something unusual in public. Nothing bad will happen to you. Make the outside world your training ground, where there’s no Final Boss, only people passing by that you’ll probably never see again.
Opportunities will be everywhere. The people you resonate with most, the love of your life, meaning in what you do, an endless amount of interests are all on the other side of the bridge.
The only thing you need to cross it is delusional confidence, and not treating every stranger seriously with their useless opinions.
It was at that moment I knew it was over for England. Even Elliot Anderson saw it too.
That nod was personal. Just don’t get Messi angry. https://t.co/ZkiWPcbEUa
I request Messi fans not to indulge in any debate with these salty losers trying to convince them how these decisions were correct. They are coping really hard, Keep them coping. They are not interested in the truth. @TheDrogBABA not holding back 👏