Argentina will play in three World Cup finals in the Messi era.
And he led them as their captain, their top scorer, and their best player to all three finals.
Only 6 players in all of history can boast of playing in 3 FIFA WC final matches; none can boast of being their team’s best player in all three.
Do you know the crazier bit? Messi has won two FIFA World Cup player of tournament awards and he will certainly win a third regardless of what happens in the final.
He is above and beyond all. Past, Present and foreseeable future.
23 years later, in 2022, I found the teacher (who had relocated from Offa to Osogbo) and went to greet him in Osogbo.
I also presented a copy of my memoir (I mentioned my math story in the book) to him.
Since then, we've been in touch. One of his children is my follower.
Man saved me from math!
The opposite of this happened to me in Accounting.
In SS1, I had a corper teacher called Miss Eze that was taking us Accounting.
I was understanding it.
Then she finished her NYSC and left, and a permanent teacher (won't mention his name out of respect) was posted to teach us Accounting from 3rd term.
He would come to class, with little or no explanation, dump the notes on the board and we would copy. Whether we got it or not was not his problem.
I lost interest in accounting.
I was still reading to pass but couldn't wait to not do it again after WAEC (had B2 in WAEC).
In the university studying Economics, some of my classmates chose Accounting as elective. Some were even writing ICAN ATS from 100L. Some completed their ICAN exams by our Year 2.
I had no interest in Accounting. The trauma from secondary school still following me. I never understood the principle.
Then during NYSC, bored as a teacher in NYSC, I thought of what could keep me busy and also help my job search. I enrolled for ICAN. Began studying again.
The rest is history. Won first prize in first ICAN attempt.
Got accounting job immediately after NYSC.
Ended up having a 15 year career mostly in accounting. The same subject I hated in secondary school through uni.
Twist: I still never liked core accounting (financial accounting). But man needed to do what man needed to do to eat 😀
How is 5 greater than 8? (Balon D Or)
How is Zero greater than One?
(World Cup)
How is Zero greater than Two? (Golden Balls)
How is 4 greater than 6? (European golden boots)
Both played each other 36 times, Messi Wins 16 scores 22 times, assist 12 times, is Man of the Match 18 times. Including scoring and lifting the UCL on Ronaldo’s head.
Ronaldo wins 11 times, scores 21 times, assist once and is Man of the Match Once.
Remember, these stats are heavily focused on the Ronaldo’s Strength which is Goal Scoring!
Mind you Ronaldo has played over 169 more games than Messi.
Anyone can choose to be delusional, but there is only One GOAT backed by FACTS and not gym emotions and he is currently still in the World Cup competing with the very best at 39 years. 🙂
Another thing about the Dantata dynasty is how everyone is still hustling in that trade identity.
I have a couple of folks from the family as acquaintance (in their 30s) and they take business very seriously. They flex like the buttie they are, yes, but are still business savvy.
I also notice they trade among each other a lot. They prioritize each other in supply and service contracts - especially logistics. With exceptions, before they give outsiders contract, they first check whether there is a member of the family doing it.
Virtually every Dantata person I know is a contractor with Dangote Group or MRS.
Money circulates within.
Groundnuts doesn't cause pimples.
Butter doesn't cause pimples.
Vegetable oil doesn't cause pimples.
Bread doesn't make you fat. Eating more calories than your body needs does.
Cold water doesn't cause catarrh, sore throat, or cough.
Hunger doesn't cause ulcers. Most ulcers are caused by H. pylori bacteria or frequent use of certain painkillers.
Sunscreen does not block all sunlight.
Sugar doesn't cause acne, but diets high in sugar may worsen breakouts.
Greasy food doesn't directly cause acne, though some highly processed foods may contribute to inflammation.
Sweating doesn't burn fat. It mainly causes water loss.
Detox teas don't detox your body. Your liver and kidneys already do that.
Eating after 8 p.m. doesn't make you gain weight.
Cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis.
You don't need to drink exactly 8 glasses of water every day. Your needs depend on your body, activity level, and environment.