The day we never wanted to come is finally here. Tonight, Leo Messi will play his final match for the Argentina National Team.
And speaking completely objectively, I can’t think of a more beautiful and emotional story in any sport than the one between Lionel Messi and Argentina. It’s the kind of story that I’m sure will one day become a movie and have books written about it.
It’s a story that every person can use as motivation in life, no matter what happens, never give up and keep fighting for your dreams.
You fall? Get back up. You fall again? Get back up again and keep fighting.
This story had everything, sadness, happiness, injustice, justice, criticism, praise, defeats and victories. After so many disappointments, Leo Messi still managed to achieve absolutely everything with Argentina, everything that had always been his biggest dream in football. He achieved it through his leadership, his effort, and alongside an incredible group of players.
I’ve watched six World Cups, and not a single one of them was without Messi. I don’t know the Argentina National Team without Messi, and I don’t know Messi without the Argentina National Team.
I can’t imagine not having that extra excitement anymore, knowing: “Hoy juega Messi.” I don’t think any player will ever be able to give me the same feeling I had watching Messi play, especially when he was wearing the Argentina shirt.
And maybe the worst part is realizing that, as time passes, it slowly takes away the childhood that Leo Messi gave us, and there’s absolutely nothing we can do to stop it.
A 21-year story is coming to an end and I can proudly say that I regret nothing. I witnessed around 90% of Messi’s entire journey with Argentina, and throughout all those years, I never once turned against him. I suffered and enjoyed everything with him.
It didn’t matter who Argentina were playing. Whether it was the World Cup, Copa América, World Cup qualifiers, or simply a friendly game, I can confidently say that whenever it was possible for me, I was there watching every single game.
There’s really nothing more I can say.
Thank you, Leo.
This was the most beautiful story in the history of sport and I’m proud and grateful that, me, we, the fans, were able to be a part of it too. 🇦🇷🐐
On Wednesday, September 16, Huntington Beach Fire Department Marine Safety lifeguards were notified of a possibly injured sea turtle near Surfside. They later discovered the turtle was laying eggs. Our lifeguards responded, established a perimeter, and coordinated with Seal Beach Lifeguards before notifying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Three days later, on September 19, HBFD Marine Safety lifeguards responded to another sea turtle sighting near the Huntington Beach Pier and discovered the turtle laying eggs. They immediately established a perimeter and notified the appropriate agencies. NOAA personnel returned to the area yesterday to establish a more permanent protected perimeter around the nesting site. The City of Huntington Beach is grateful to our local, state, and federal partners for their quick response and continued efforts to protect these sea turtles and their nesting sites.
From NOAA:
An olive ridley sea turtle was observed digging a nest and laying eggs on a beach near Seal Beach in Orange County, CA, on 16 September 2026. This is the first-ever recorded natural nesting for any sea turtle species on the U.S. West Coast. Three days later, a sea turtle was observed again on the beach a few miles south, near the Huntington Beach Pier. It is unclear at this time whether this is the same or a different turtle. The team will monitor the nest throughout the incubation period, which typically lasts for 45-60 days. Both areas are fenced, protected, and have interpretive signage. We urge beachgoers to steer clear and not disturb the sites.
Olive ridley turtles are the smallest of the sea turtles: adults weigh up to 100 lbs. and are about 2.5 to 3’ in length. They are estimated to live about 30-50 years. These sea turtles are found worldwide, primarily in the tropical waters of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans. Major Pacific nesting populations span Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. While occasionally seen in Southern California following warm currents, this species has never been documented to nest in the United States.
What can you do?
• Keep your distance. Give nesting sites plenty of space, and don't disturb the fencing or signage.
• Spot a sea turtle? The public can play an important role in protecting turtles and helping our experts by reporting sightings using this https://t.co/CDuXI4UEE8.
• Found a stranded sea turtle? Call the NOAA Fisheries West Coast Stranding Hotline at(562) 506-4315.
A big thank you to our partners @USFWS, @CDFW, @huntington_beach_lifeguards, @cityofhb, huntington_beach_fire, @sealbeach_lifeguard+ Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve, US Navy Seal Beach, @cityofsealbeachca, surfside lifeguards, Seaside
Colony Communication Association, @aquariumpacific, and many others for their quick response and help monitoring these important sites.
Sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. The inter-agency team responsible for monitoring and protecting these turtles took all accompanying media. We remind the public to keep a respectful distance from these animals and the protected nesting sites.
The cheetahs that landed in Kuno in 2022 still thought June was winter. Because in Namibia, it is. Shorter days. Cooler nights. A thicker coat growing in, exactly as their bodies had been doing for generations south of the Equator.
India does the opposite. June is heat and monsoon. Same months, inverted world.
So some of them grew a winter coat in the middle of an Indian summer. The fur held the rain. Ticks moved in. Collars rubbed wet skin. They scratched. Wounds opened. Maggots followed. Three adults didn’t make it.
Nobody had a textbook for this. Not the Namibian team. Nor the Indian scientists. The pineal gland only reads night length.
The ones who lived through a full year began to reset. The cubs born here never had the old clock at all. Thirty-two of them opened their eyes under northern daylight. Their coats, their breeding, their sense of when winter arrives - already Indian.
That is the quiet part of the 52. Not just numbers. A species that crossed the Equator, paid for the mismatch in skin and blood, and then handed a correctly timed body to its young.
Nature is stubborn. It is also faster than we give it credit for.
#ProjectCheetah #KunoNationalPark #CheetahsOfIndia #WildlifeIndia #Conservation
A rescue dog named Riley is transported out of the debris of the World Trade Center September 15, 2001...
In the days following the September 11 attacks, more than 300 search-and-rescue dogs were deployed to the World Trade Center site. These dogs, trained to locate survivors and human remains, worked alongside firefighters, police, and specialized urban search teams in extremely hazardous conditions, unstable debris, fires, and toxic dust.
Most of the dogs came from FEMA Urban Search and Rescue task forces, as well as volunteer organizations across the United States. Breeds like Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Belgian Malinois were commonly used due to their intelligence, endurance, and ability to navigate difficult terrain. Handlers often had to manage not only the physical strain on the dogs, but also their emotional conditioning, as many were trained to expect live finds and could become stressed when none were found.
Operations at Ground Zero continued around the clock for weeks, eventually shifting from rescue to recovery as the scale of the disaster became clear. The dogs remained a critical part of that effort, working tirelessly in one of the most challenging search environments ever recorded.
Some handlers staged “mock rescues” during breaks, hiding themselves in the rubble, so the dogs could experience a successful find and stay motivated.
#archaeohistories
Orio Palmer's story always gets me. He made it all the way to the impact zone and started getting people out only a minute before the South Tower came down.
I hope it gave him and everyone he was rescuing a little comfort in the end, knowing the FDNY never gave up on them.
If you'e never read The Falling Man, you should do so. I post this on September 11th every year, and I find time to read it on this day every year. Still, in my eyes, the greatest piece of journalism I have ever read. https://t.co/gZgwzRoSgX
RIP Peter Cullen 🥹🕊💙
"I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars. We are here. We are waiting."
Pep: “Few certain things in life; wake up in the morning and sleep at night. The other certainty is Arsenal, their age, their manager & how they played in the last two seasons. They will take our position.. I know Mikel.”
We did. And they all retired. #OneMikelArteta