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Spanish League: 5 Best ElClasico Stars of All Time

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Jakarta – When Real Madrid and Barcelona meet, with the title ElClasico, this match is not only about football. There are intriguing intrigues such as cultural tensions and so on.

Speaking of the current Spanish League standings, Barcelona can be proud because it has a 12-point lead over Real Madrid. In addition,  the head-to-head of the two teams in the last few meetings have not been in favour of Los Blancos.

Since Xavi took charge of Barcelona, ​​his team have played Madrid five times outside of Camp Nou in these 16 months. Their record is four wins and one loss.

Apart from the statistics accompanying the encounter between Barcelona and Real Madrid, ElClasico has kept many historical moments created thanks to the stars on the field.

Barcelona is famous for La Masia, a factory that produces great players who are guaranteed to always produce future stars. On the other hand, El Barca is also known to often make ‘strange transfers’.

The name La Masia suddenly familiar to football lovers after the appearance of Lionel Messi. It is not surprising that the next dropout from the Barcelona football academy is always being compared.

Apart from Lionel Messi, there are actually a lot of La Masia dropouts. Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, and Gerard Pique are other famous names.

But no matter how great La Masia is, Barcelona also needs to manoeuvre transfers. The problem is, no matter how great the Blaugrana are, they still make strange transfers.

Soccer is for girls: day of inclusive sports for 8-M

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The Sport for Refuge project, of the Fútbol Más Foundation together with the Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) and the Real Betis Balompié Foundation, has joined FutboLISTAS to commemorate 8M through inclusive sport. The activity, which took place at the Bellavista Sports Center of the Municipal Sports Institute (IMD), included the participation of 30 girls and boys from the “Deporte Por Refugio” project in the Torreblanca neighbourhood, as well as 30 girls participating in the bilingual women’s soccer project in Seville, FutboLISTAS.

4 women linked to the world of sport also joined this social sports day, which began at 5:00 p.m.: the Real Betis Féminas soccer players, Rosa Márquez and Ángela Sosa; Lara Fernández, muay thai world champion; and Mônica Espiridao, representative of the World Football Summit. Their interventions have been especially relevant since they have collaborated as ambassadors of this initiative “The ball has no gender”. In this way, the athletes have played a prominent role during the activity, energizing and directing the four teams made up of 60 boys and girls and promoting the inclusive values ​​that characterize the “Sport for Refuge” project.

Celebrate equality in sport

Representatives of Fútbol Más España, CEAR and Fundación Real Betis Balompié attended the event, which was held thanks to the support that the project also receives from the UEFA Foundation for Children. In the words of Aitor Hernández, executive director of Fútbol Más España: “The objective this afternoon has been to celebrate equality in sport. From Deporte por Refugio and FutboLISTAS, we truly believe that soccer can transform the reality of girls, offer them a safe space where they can enjoy and develop on equal terms.”

The deputy mayor delegate of the Public Cleaning and Education Area, María Luisa Gómez Castaño and the general director of Education, Eva Maria Contreras Cáceres, attended this conference, showing their support for the initiative, which also had the presence of representatives of UNHCR Spain and Fundación la Caixa.

Sport for Refuge

Sport for Refuge is a project that seeks to promote the well-being and inclusion of boys and girls in vulnerable situations and refugees in Seville. It is coordinated by Fútbol Más España, the Real Betis Balompié Foundation and the Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR). In its first edition, it has had the support of the UEFA Foundation for Children, as well as the “la Caixa” Foundation, through CaixaBank, and the international organization Common Goal.

7 Tips for Sports During Fasting and the Best Time

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Muscular body endurance is needed during fasting. Besides maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise also plays a vital role in your daily activities.

However, some people during fasting still make it an obstacle to doing sports; some even think that fasting is no longer necessary for exercising; after all, the calories are already in deficit.

This statement is wrong; yes, fasting,g can be the healthiest method of controlling appetite, but if your eating pattern is excessive when breaking the fast or dawn, the results will be the same.

Therefore, exercise is still needed during fasting to increase endurance and also maintain an ideal body weight that lasts longer, aka stable.

Sports Tips When Performing Fasting Worship
Doing sports during fasting should not be careless; you should consider various tips so that the exercise you do does not end in vain. So, here’s Hipwee, who has the information; let’s see!

1. Set your main goals for exercise

Everyone has different goals, some exercise to lose weight; some want to detoxify the body smoothly. Of the many factors you want, there’s nothing wrong, right? However, don’t do sports with high intensity or weight.

Remember, when fasting, the body will quickly become dehydrated, and blood sugar will decrease due to no intake for many hours. Forcing excessive exercise is harmful to the body and can trigger other problems.

Even so, because exercise aims to improve the health of the body, even as light as exercise will positively impact the body. The positive effect will come as long as the pattern is programmed and carried out according to the abilities of each individual.

2. Choose the best time to exercise while fasting

The next thing to pay attention to is the time to exercise during fasting. Don’t force yourself to work out when your body is hungry. Make sure to exercise when you have enough energy to use it.

When is the best time to exercise while fasting? Before and after sahur is the best time to exercise during fasting. This is because the body has energy from food and drink intake, so you don’t feel tired to move your body.

After that, perform the tarawih prayer. Why is this the right time? Because after breaking, the food must be digested first by the body so as not to disturb digestion.

This time is perfect, so it doesn’t cause pain in the stomach. You can do light to moderate intensity exercise without worrying, including training to increase strength and muscle mass.

Also read: Reading the Correct Iftar Prayer, Complete with Its Meaning

3. Pay attention to the exact duration and make a particular schedule

30-45 minutes is the recommended time to do sports while fasting, with a record of paying attention to the condition of the body’s endurance. You can choose a sports time that does not interfere with daily activities. Make a weekly schedule; for example, selecting a time on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or weekends is not a problem.

Furthermore, don’t apply 100 per cent exercise intensity as you routinely do before fasting; reduce it by around 30-50 per cent so your body can adapt to new conditions.

Also read: These five sports can help increase height

4. Choose a light type of exercise

Jogging for 20-30 minutes can be an option, do it in a relaxed and light rhythm. Apart from this exercise, you can try a brisk 30-minute walk to help maintain your body’s balance while fasting. Cycling before the Maghrib call to prayer can be done at the same time as ngabuburit, just 30 minutes by going around your residential area.

Besides not having to leave the house, yoga can be an alternative for those who don’t want to overheat. You can do yoga while waiting for iftar time at home. Prepare yourself to do movements that are not too draining, OK?

Also read Correct Intentions for Ramadan Fasting, Complete with Their Meanings.

5. Pay attention to food and fluid intake in the body

Food intake is essential, so the body is strong during fasting and stays fit for sports. At dawn, it is better to consume complex carbohydrates such as rice, sweet potatoes, corn, taro, etc. Meanwhile, to meet protein needs, you can consume fish, meat, tempeh, eggs and others.

In addition, pay attention to fluid intake, so the body stays hydrated. Drink enough water after breaking the fast or before imsak. You can also drink 1-2 glasses of mineral water before bed. Apart from water, processed juices can also add fibre to the body.

6. Set a bedtime and don’t stay up late

The benefits of exercise during fasting will be seen if the performance of the organs in the body is good—one way is by paying attention to the quality of sleep.

The reason is to keep your body fit during the month of Ramadan; you shouldn’t feel tired due to lack of sleep. Adults need about 7-9 hours per day. Naps are sometimes necessary to maintain a healthy state.

7. Consistent in exercise routines and healthy lifestyle

Even though it’s not easy, you still need to be consistent with it. Don’t let exercise not be accompanied by a healthy diet so that the results you get are just tiring.

Some of these things can be your reference when exercising during fasting, namely reducing weights, reducing reps, adding rest periods and choosing the most accessible and lightest exercise options.

Those are seven sports tips during fasting and the best time you can practice right away. Of course, the body’s condition will not be the same as usual; for this, you need safe steps so that the exercise you do does not interfere with your fasting in the month of Ramadan. Hopefully,, the information is useful; cheers!

5 Cheap Destinations in London that Backpackers

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England has become a tourist destination for tourists from all over the world, especially London. Even though London is famous for being expensive, it doesn’t discourage tourists from coming there. Even London is in second place as the most popular tourist destination in the world in 2017, according to TripAdvisor.

So what if we want to enjoy the City of London backpacker style without breaking the bank? Check out the following 5 references on how to enjoy the City of London cheaply!

1. Tour The Museum

For backpackers, it is illegal to waste money on unnecessary things. To get around the budget, visiting a museum can be an okay choice. #WTGB, Welcome to Great Britain, a country where many cool museums are located. Moreover, in the City of London, there are many museums, and some of them provide free entry facilities.

Three museums are favorite destinations for tourists, namely the British Museum, the National History Museum, and the Victorian and Albert Museum. Each museum has its charm; for example, the British Museum is the oldest museum in the world which stores various historical objects from around the world. For natural science lovers, you can visit the National History Museum. Meanwhile, for connoisseurs of design and decorative arts, the Victoria and Albert Museum can be their paradise.

2. Trafalgar Square, Alun-Alunnya Kota London

Trafalgar Square is like the square in every city in Indonesia. An open space located in the city center, precisely in the City of Westminster, London. In the center is a statue of Admiral Horatio Nelson flanked by two fountains on either side. Historic old buildings surround Trafalgar Square.

To the north of Trafalgar Square is the National Gallery, an art museum with paintings by famous painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet. Then there is the building of St. Martin-in-the-Fields to the northeast, South Africa House to the east, and Canada House to the west.

Being the heart of London, Trafalgar Square is never empty of visitors. Especially on weekends, we can see various performances as free entertainment here. This city square is often used as a benchmark for tourists from around the world to meet and start their traveling activities in the City of London.

3. Winding Along the Road on the Banks of the River Thames

Walking is the main mode of transportation for backpackers. Apart from having no budget, walking is also effective for enjoying better the panoramas encountered along the way. One of the streets that must be visited when going to London is the road along the banks of the River Thames. This road is also known as the Queen’s Walk. Prepare stamina because this road is quite long.

But don’t worry, the scenery presented along the way will pay for our tiredness. There will be many popular tourist attractions that we will pass by when walking on this Queen’s Walk. For those who want to take selfies with the Big Ben clock, it is recommended to take the opposite side of the Queen’s Walk, where the London Eye is located. We will get the best view of the River Thames, as well as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament as a backdrop.

If we want to follow the Queen’s Walk tour route, we can start our journey from Westminster Bridge. We will pass South Bank Lion, Country Hall (London Sea Life Aquarium), London Eye, South Bank Center (there is the Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Rooms, and Poetry Library), National Theatre, National Film Institute, Gabriel’s Wharf, OXO Tower and Centre, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, Millennium Bridge and ends at St. Paul’s Cathedral. This #OMGB tour package is complete!

4. Relax in City Park

London has many beautiful city parks; one of the most famous is Hyde Park. The park, which has an area of ​​142 hectares, pampers visitors with various facilities. Not only is it a place for picnics with the family, but various activities can also be done here, such as jogging , cycling, playing tennis, rowing a boat, and horseback riding. Apart from that, there are several interesting spots, including the Welling Arch, Serpentine (artificial lake), Speaker’s Corner, and Princess Diana Memorial Fountain.

Many other parks are no less beautiful than Hyde Park. There is Kensington Park which is located adjacent to Hyde Park. Regent’s Park, Richmond Park (here we can see deer roaming freely), St. James’s Park, Victoria Park, and Hampstead Heath, where wide green fields stretch, are perfect for relaxing and kite flying.

5. Hanging out at the Market

Eitss, don’t get me wrong, the market in London is, of course, different from the markets in Indonesia. Markets in London can be a cool hangout for young people, one of which is Camden Market. Camden Market is a one-stop place for eating and shopping. We can have a culinary tour here and try various kinds of delicious food without being afraid of being expensive.

When we are full, we can walk around the market and visit stands selling antiques, clothes, knick-knacks, and souvenirs. What’s more, the price is negotiable!

Apart from Camden Market, several markets are famous for being cheap and a destination for tourists who want to shop. Borough Market is a paradise for foodies; Portobello Market is the center for antiques, and Covent Garden is the right place if you are looking for fresh fruits and vegetables in London.

Of course, several things need to be considered when traveling, such as making an itinerary, controlling expenses, especially when shopping, so that you stay on a budget, and always being careful when you are in a crowd.

So what after knowing the references above? I don’t think you need to worry about spending a lot if you want to travel to London. What are you waiting for, Come onKeUK and explore the City of London like a backpacker above!

The history of table tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world

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The table tennis match presented by comedian Abdel Achrian against Dedy Mahendra Desta yesterday was exciting and exciting. Even before the game was held, both parties had high tension with gimmicks. The match, broadcast live on the VINDES Youtube channel and watched by at least 250 thousand people, was won by Cing Abdel with a score of 4-1 (9-11, 11-5, 11.6, 11-5, 11-5).

Not only was the match full of gimmicks, but yesterday’s match was also a statement from Desta and Abdel to raise the prestige of table tennis and incite the management of PTMSI (All Indonesia Table Tennis Association). Table tennis is a sport that is quite popular in Indonesia itself, but unfortunately, recently, table tennis seems to be losing popularity with other sports.

So let’s get to know this sport better.

History of Table Tennis

According to the ITTF ( International Table Tennis Federation ) website, table tennis is an improvised sport from grass tennis, popular in the 1880s. Previously, table tennis was only played by the upper class in England. The process of developing a table tennis game is also exciting. Started by David Foster in 1890, Foster used a table, wooden rackets, and rubber balls. Then it grew into Gossima by John Jaques in 1891, with the same tools but modifications from the noise to the ball. Unfortunately, Gossima had a hard bouncing ball, which reduced their interest in playing.

From gossima changed to ping-pong by Jaques and sold it to Hamley Brothers (United States). The game also developed with the invention of a more bouncing ball by James Gibb, a British ping-pong fan, namely the Celluloid Ball, and a racket that was more comfortable to play. EC Goode set out to make the game more fun by adding rubber to a wooden stew and finding the table still in use today. It was from this progress that the game of table tennis began to be in demand by the public.

ITTF As Table Tennis Parent Organization

The spread of the game of ping-pong was inseparable from the British; at that time, British soldiers often played table tennis. As a result of the popular game, on January 15, 1926, the ITTF ( International Table Tennis Federation ) was formed as the leading table tennis organization initiated by Dr. George Lehmen from Germany.

The first person to become chairman of the ITTF was Hown Ivor Montagu from England. At that time, only eight countries immediately registered as members of the ITTF, namely England, Germany, India, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, Wales, and Czechoslovakia. The ITTF held the first matches of the ping-pong tournament in London on 6-11 December 1926 and was named the First World Table Tennis Championship.

As the leading table tennis organization, ITTF is responsible for various table tennis competencies, such as the World Table Tennis Championship. This championship is held every two years and competes in team or individual matches. Then there is the ITTF Men’s World Cup, the ITTF Women’s World Cup, and the ITTF World Tour. And in 1988, table tennis was included in the sports contested at the Seoul, South Korean Olympics.

Table Tennis in Indonesia

The game of table tennis has been around since 1930 and was played by the Dutch at that time. In 1939, a table tennis management organization was formed, PPPSI (All Indonesian Ping Pong Association). Table tennis was also one of the sports contested in the first PON (National Sports Week) in 1948, which was held in Solo, Central Java. The first new PPPSI congress was born in 1958 in Surakarta and changed its name to PTMSI (All Indonesia Table Tennis Association). Two years later, PTMSI joined as a member of the TTFA ( Table Tennis Federation of Asia ). And in 1961, PTMSI also became an official member of the ITTF.

The achievements of Indonesian table tennis are pretty brilliant. Many outstanding athletes have made Indonesia proud in this sport. Legendary names such as Sugeng Utomo who have been ranked in the top 10 in singles in the world (1969), ranked in the top 5 in singles at the Asian Table Tennis Champions (1970) and ranked 8th in men’s doubles (1975) World Table Tennis Champions. Then there was Rossy Pratiwi Dipoyati representing Indonesia in two Olympics in Barcelona (1992) and Atlanta (1996).

Anton Suseno, who was the commentator at the Desta-Abdel match, won a gold medal for the 1991 and 1993 Sea Games and represented Indonesia in three Olympics in Barcelona (1992), Atlanta (1996), and Australia (2000). And at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, David Jacobs donated a bronze medal for Indonesia in the men’s singles event.

So that’s the history of table tennis in the world and Indonesia. Hopefully, table tennis in Indonesia can rise and develop even more. It’s a shame if this sport which is quite popular in Indonesia is stuck like this or even has decreased its achievements.

200 volleyball players will compete in the AM 2023 Beach Volleyball tournament in Guanaqueros

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More than 200 athletes from the country will meet in Guanaqueros, to compete in the sporting event “Beach Volleyball AM 2023”, a free access tournament for those who wish to attend this championship to appreciate the talent and technique of outstanding pairs of women and men volleyball players.

The contest, organized by the producer Mena Producciones and the Volleyball AM group, with the support of the municipality of Coquimbo, is part of the national beach volleyball circuit and will take place at Camping Guanaqueros, located on Avenida Fritz Lindemann, on Fridays January 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Germán Mena, the coordinator of the Volleyball AM event, stressed that in this meeting “selected Chileans participate, including Simón Guerra, from the IV Region, Tomás Parraguirre, Vicente Ibarra, Vicente Arancibia, among other renowned players, along with players who compete in the circuit and professional league, and that they have the opportunity to participate here and measure themselves.

“The objective is to have the potential to present a sporting, tourist attraction to the area, for people to come, get involved, also the cuisine and hotel component, ” Mena continued. it is about putting on a show for the region, there are many athletes that participate, and we even have a new category, sub-21, to give circulation to the new generations.

Tomás Parraguirre, the national volleyball team, expressed that “we want to leave everyone invited to the tournament and tell them that we will see each other there, at the championship on Guanaqueros beach.”

Softball Senior Reunion Event

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SAMARINDA CITY. Do not want to be outdone by circumstances and continue to innovate. This method is used by the Samarinda All-Indonesian Baseball and Softball Association (Perbasasi) to outsmart the lack of coaching budgets. After successfully holding the Baseball League for Kids for the second time last October, Perbasasi Samarinda is again holding a slowpitch tournament. A softball game that has been modified in several ways. Like the pitcher’s main throw, it is made to bounce and slow, making it easier to hit.

Slightly different from the firmer softball throw. “Slowpitch is currently booming, especially in Jakarta. So it is more recreational in nature, it is usually played by the community or offices, to fill their free time,” explained the Head of Perbasasi Samarinda, Izrulsyah Effendy. The slowpitch tournament is planned to be held on January 6-8 2023. It is said that Fendy – Izrulsyah Effendy’s nickname – the competition will be attended by 8 clubs from several cities and districts in East Kalimantan.

“Hopefully the chairman of the KONI of East Kalimantan will be able to open it later and be attended by the chairman of the Perbasasi Pengprov,” said Fendy.
He explained this slowpitch competition can be held with the support of sponsors. Something that is already common in Jakarta, so it can be said that it has led to the sports industry. “The direction is indeed there, it’s just that it might be a bit difficult to implement in East Kalimantan, due to the lack of facilities. Moreover, the existing field cannot be used at night,” he explained.

The East Borneo Slowpitch Tournament, which will be held at the Segiri Samarinda Baseball Field, is more aimed at hospitality and recreation. “While celebrating the new year, we gather seniors to remember this sport that has raised us,” said Fendy.

Glossary of Softball Terms You Need to Know

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Bola.com, Jakarta – Softball or also known as softball is a small ball game that is played in groups. The number of softball players in one team consists of nine players.

According to the Big Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI) Online, softball is a baseball sport that is played on a smaller field, players throw the ball with their arms swinging below.

The nine players on a softball team have their respective tasks. In practice, softball matches are played by two teams or teams facing each other.

While the goal of the game of softball is to hit the ball with a bat before the players try to run to the four points.

The game of softball is a development of similar sports, namely baseball or hardball.

So, before jumping in and playing softball directly on the field, it is recommended that you first know the terms in the game.

The following is a list of terms in softball that you need to know, quoted from the Gurumapel page, Tuesday (7/6/2022).

Glossary of Terms in the Game of Softball

1. Bat is a bat or stick to hit in a softball game.

2. Glove is a glove used in softball games.

3. Batter up the point is to call the attacking players to take the batting position (batter).

4. On-deck means to call the next beater to be ready in the space provided (on-deck).

5. Strike is when a pitcher (bubbler) tosses the ball with a good ball position, but a batter (batter) cannot hit the ball or give up opportunities.

For a batter only given three chances to strike, the way of mention is strike one (failed to hit once), strike two (failed to hit three times) and the last is batter out (failed to hit three times).

6. Ball is the term used when a pitcher fails to properly bounce the ball. The ball can only be played four times.

7. Forced out is forced to die.

8. Body protectors are body protectors used in softball games.

Glossary of Terms in the Game of Softball

9. The mask is a face shield in softball.

10. Change is a term for the exchange of players from defenders to attackers and vice versa from attackers to defenders.

11. Down is a term used when an attacker dies or falls.

12. Point is the mention of the number obtained.

13. Uniform is the term for the clothes worn in softball.

14. Batter out is the term used if a player fails to hit the ball three times or is killed by a defender either by catching the ball or by touching the ball to the attacking player’s body.

15. Hit is a term for a punch.

16. Home plate is the name of the place where we stand on each base.

Glossary of Terms in the Game of Softball

17. Home run is the term used if you are able to hit the ball so that it goes beyond the bounds of the field so that the batter can run and re-enter without being interrupted by other batters.

18. Infield is guarding the area in the field.

19. Outfield is guarding the area outside the field.

20. Inning is the mention of each round or innings (one batting turn and one shift).

21. Sliding is a technique to stop at the base while dropping the body so as not to be hit by TIK.

22. Runner is the designation for runners 1, 2, 3, and so on.

23. Umpire is the term for the main referee.

24. The pitcher is the ball bouncer.

Glossary of Terms in the Game of Softball

25. Catcher is a rear guard (catcher).

26. Batter is a player whose turn it is to hit.

27. Bunt is a punch that is done without using a swing.

28. Base umpire is the term for the base guard umpire.

29. Play ball is an order from the referee to start the game.

30. Free walking is free running without distraction.

31. Batter box is a place where the beaters stand.

32. Strike fault is a term for a wrong strike.

The success story of the legendary soccer star, Lionel Messi.

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Who doesn’t know Lionel Messi? This Argentine soccer player has a big name. Even people who don’t really like football know Messi. This Argentine national team player was born in the city of Rosario, Argentina with the full name Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini.

Before becoming the player he is now, this 33-year-old player did have talent and interest in football since he was young. Little Messi was even a featured player who joined the Newell’s Old Boys junior team from 1995 to 2000. But who would have thought, Messi’s life and success soared after he moved to the Barcelona junior team? Let’s see how his career journey!

Not many people know that Lionel Messi’s career and success in life ‘started’ from a napkin

For some people, napkins serve as cutlery. But for some people napkins are important. One of the people who achieved success thanks to napkins is Lionel Messi. It is said that the process of moving Messi from Newell’s Old Boys junior team to Barcelona went quite tough.

When the agreement began to reach a bright spot, Barcelona Technical Director Carles “Charly” Rexach and Messi were confused about writing an official statement because there was no paper. All that was in place were napkins. As a result, the agreement was written on the napkin. On the napkin was written the transfer agreement for Messi on December 14, 2000. Who would have thought that Messi’s success started with a napkin?

Messi had a talent for playing football since childhood, but he honed it through hard work and practice. As a result, he became Barcelona’s top scorer in the club’s history

Messi is a player known to be agile and very talented at playing the ball. This is a natural talent that Messi has had from birth. But Messi is aware that success can only be achieved with hard work. While joining the Barcelona team, football fans have seen Messi change year after year. All of that is the result of his hard work.

The results of that hard work are starting to show. To this day, Messi has the most goals for Barcelona in history. Because of his success at the club, Messi was later appointed captain of the Argentina national team. At the age of 21 Messi has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year. All the success that Messi has received since he was young is the result of hard work by giving his all throughout the game. No wonder there is a special joy when we see the ball at Messi’s feet.

Once underestimated because of his short stature, Messi proved to himself that he has a strong mentality. He also always learns to accept defeat which gives him the achievement of being the world’s best player three times

Messi’s career has not always been smooth sailing. He was even belittled by other players because of his short stature. Over the years he has always faced tough players with bigger stature than him. This is an obstacle as well as a whip for Messi’s career. He managed to prove himself better than people who were taller than him. Messi is a player with a mental toughness of steel.

Apart from being mentally strong, Messi is also a person who is weak and able to accept defeat, no matter how bad the failure is. In 2012, Messi’s name was blasphemed and destroyed after he and the Barcelona team lost to Chelsea in the Champions League. Messi then managed to rise from adversity. The result of his behavior is an achievement. Messi became the fourth player to win three Ballon d’Or trophies and the second player to win the Ballon d’Or twice in a row in 2010 and 2011.

What distinguishes Messi from his rivals is the humble attitude and loyalty he shows to the club that has made his name known. Messi has 16 years of career in the Barcelona professional team

Unlike most other successful players, Messi is a player who is quite loyal. If other players often move between clubs, Messi is someone who is loyal to the Barcelona club. Many other clubs have offered him a move with a much larger income, but he remains loyal to Barcelona. Counting Messi has 16 years since 2005 to defend the professional team of the city of Catalonia.

Even so, Messi is a humble player. He doesn’t talk much. His treatment was so gentle and humble. Messi is also a footballer who often helps people in trouble. Because according to Messi, success is not about money, but about the opportunity to help people who really need it.

So, that’s a success story and what we can learn from the figure of Lionel Messi. Hopefully, Messi can continue his career and return to show his best game again to football fans around the world. Amen!

Soccer fan gets tattoos of her favorite team

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Who doesn’t know Lionel Messi? This Argentine soccer player has a big name. Even people who don’t really like football know Messi. This Argentine national team player was born in Rosario, Argentina with the full name Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini.

Before becoming the player he is now, this 33-year-old player did have talent and interest in football since he was young. Little Messi was even a featured player who joined the Newell’s Old Boys junior team from 1995 to 2000. But who would have thought, Messi’s life and success would soar after he moved to the Barcelona junior team? Let’s see how his career journey!

For some people, napkins serve as cutlery. But for some people napkins are essential. One of the people who achieved success thanks to napkins is Lionel Messi. It is said that the process of moving Messi from Newell’s Old Boys junior team to Barcelona went quite tough.

When the agreement began to reach a bright spot, Barcelona Technical Director Carles “Charly” Rexach and Messi were confused about writing an official statement because there was no paper. All that was in place were napkins. As a result, the agreement was written on the napkin. On the napkin was written the transfer agreement for Messi on December 14, 2000. Who would have thought that Messi’s success started with a napkin?

A person’s love for something can make him do anything. Including the love of these football fans for the team they support. They are willing to have their bodies painted with extreme tattoos to show their loyalty:

1. Andy Cole Tattoo, Newcastle United

2. Manchester United Logo Tattoo

3. Paolo Di Canio’s Tattoo, Sunderland

4. Manchester City victory tattoo

5. Liverpool tattoo in the style of the movie 300

6. Jurgen Klopp’s tattoo, Dortmund

7. Arsenal tattoo in advance

8. Leeds United tattoo on face

9. Liverpool tattoo on the back

10. Arsenal tattoo on the stomach

11. Newcastle United Tattoo

12. The Everton tattoo is misspelled

13. Persija logo tattoo

14. HMFC’s 1000-dollar tattoo

15. Tattoo Santos Neymar, Barcelona

16. Persian tattoo on the back

17. Atletico National t-shirt tattoo

18. Persib tattoo on the back