Could Messi start a religion? The Argentinian football star and his team have won the World Cup. But what if Messi became the starting point for a new religion.
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The player with grace, power and speed
Could Messi start a religion? The Argentinian football star and his team have won the World Cup. But what if Messi became the starting point for a new religion.
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What's happening?
The eyes of the world were on one man yesterday afternoon. Lionel Messi played in his last ever World Cup match - and won the tournament.
Messi is admiredLooked up to. around the world. Some think he could start a new religion, based on some key ideas:
Make do: At 5 feet 7 inches tall, Messi is a lot shorter than many footballers. But he does not let it hold him back.
Keep quiet: Messi likes to walk his dogs and spend time with his family - not make newspaper headlines.
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Stay young: At 35, Messi is older than most footballers. But he still plays like he is a young man.
Inspire your friends: His teammates all look up to him for his attitudeA feeling or way of behaving. You can have a "good" or "bad" attitude. and skills.
Care for your family: Messi has tattoos of his mother and his son.
Stay humble: Lots of footballers like to show off about their talent. Messi does not.
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Could Messi start a religion?
Yes! Religions are often started by just one person. There is no reason why it should not be Messi.
No! Messi is very good at football. But he has never said he wants to be a religious leader.
Keywords
Admired - Looked up to.
Attitude - A feeling or way of behaving. You can have a "good" or "bad" attitude.
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Admired - Looked up to.
Attitude - A feeling or way of behaving. You can have a "good" or "bad" attitude.