17 September 2000.
Kamar nomor 546 di Hotel Catalonia.
Foto yang diambil oleh Jorge Messi ketika tiba di Barcelona bersama putranya untuk menjalani trial bersama klub.
Trial yang rencananya selama 15 hari, yang ternyata 14 hari sisanya tidak diperlukan.
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
Mungkin joyland bisa belajar dari NOFX yang ngebolehin 2000 penonton miskin untuk masuk ke dalem venue di tengah set manggung mereka di kemayoran. #discuss
Pep selalu melihat rekaman pertandingan lawannya sebelum pertandingan. Saat mengamati pertandingan Madrid, Pep menyadari bahwa Cannavaro dan Metzelder cenderung bermain mundur, nyaris di depan gawang.
Akibatnya, ada area yang cukup luas antara pertahanan dan lini tengah Madrid. Saat itulah Pep memiliki ide menempatkan Messi di posisi false nine untuk mengeksploitasi ruang yang ada. Messi yang kala itu berposisi di sayap kanan pun kemudian bertukar posisi dengan Samuel Eto'o.
1 Mei 2009, pukul 10 malam, Pep memanggil Messi ke kantornya untuk memberikan penjelasan taktik. "Leo. ini Pep. Aku baru saja melihat sesuatu yang penting. Sangat penting. Datanglah ke kantor sekarang," Guardiola meminta kepada Messi lewat telepon.
Itulah awal mula false nine, sisanya sejarah.
You know how brilliant their idea to choose Bundaran HI sebagai tempat "aksi" mereka adalah? It’s because they know Bundaran HI adalah pusat titik keramaian Jakarta.
Choosing Bundaran HI means maximum exposure. Akses ke semua lapisan masyarakat itu potensial banget buat attract publik. From the corporate slaves stepping out of their Sudirman offices, people commuting, to the general public—everyone is literally there. It is the ultimate hub to get eyes on your movement.
Plus di Bundaran HI, segala jenis transportasi umum ada. It’s the literal heart of Jakarta's transit. So obviously, the traffic will be disrupted. But honestly? In modern activism, that disruption is a feature, not a bug. When the traffic gets a bit chaotic, people are forced to look. It creates that instant "Wait, what’s happening over there?" effect.
As someone who used to organize actions and protests too, let’s be real for a second: pemilihan Bundaran HI ini bukan lagi buat "protes" langsung ke pihak yang diprotes.
Why? Karena ya udah pasti gak bakal didengar. Pointing fingers directly at the institutions just ends up making you tired, drained, and honestly, males banget. It’s a dead end.
Makanya mereka pilih Bundaran HI. It’s no longer about yelling at a brick wall; it’s about controling the narrative and winning the public's attention. If the authorities won't listen, you make the entire city talk about it instead. And there’s no better stage for that than Bundaran HI.