Even if you are someone who does not like to judge, evaluate, or comment on others, you may still have a little hesitation in your heart when looking/hearing/seeing/reading the actions, attitudes, and words of Lionel Messi and his teammates after the 2026 World Cup final.
What they do, what they say, probably doesn't need to be repeated, just see that, it seems that they do not have the mentality ready to accept unexpected things that happen. No need to say the whole journey at the World Cup in North America, the final match is enough to see what unexpected things are for them. It's not being able to play football, it's a feeling of frustration, it's helplessness that cannot be exuded out loud...
Of course, they have waited, have expected, have wanted a different situation. They want their "fierceness" to control everything. But when something unexpected happens, they have nothing else to "turn around". They walk in adversity with resistance, so everything becomes heavier. Being at the extreme point, disappointment is no different from thousands of mountains falling down.
Someone will want to see Messi play the role of leader more instead of "telling" the opponent's moves to cover his mouth, just standing and watching teammates and opponents collide after the match, or standing with their backs turned when the Spanish team gets the cup (even though they know they are facing the stands to greet and thank Argentine fans). Of course, time is always needed to swallow defeat - he posted on Instagram to share his feelings and congratulate the opponent's victory, but the immediate reaction to the situation partly expresses the inner strength of a person.
Perhaps, the provocation of the young Spanish player is the reason to ignite the ugly tension after the match, but it is also an image of "things that don't go as planned" that can happen to you at any time in this life. But if you haven't forgotten, 4 years ago, they also teased the opponent even worse.
That's how you see, misfortune can come from the other person, but it can also come from yourself; it can come right now, yesterday, from last week or even from a long time ago. Therefore, determine the mindset of being ready for difficulties, obstacles, and challenges to feel lighter, to be yourself in all circumstances.
If there is a road paved with roses, there are still many thorns under the leaves, right!?
