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The Power of Role Models

Aspiration (to be like a good role model) helps to put into daily endeavour.

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Zhimin Zhan
Jul 23, 2024
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If you follow soccer (football), you’ve surely heard of Lamine Yamal, the current hottest sensation in the football world — a 16-year-old Spanish wonder boy. His outstanding performance at the Euro Cup, with the final match still three days away, is truly remarkable, especially considering he is only 16 years old!

CBS News posted a few photos of 20-year-old Lionel Messi cradling the baby Lamine Yamal. Unbelievable!

This photo taken in September 2007 shows a 20-year-old Lionel Messi cradling Lamine Yamal. AP PHOTO/JOAN MONFORT

Then, I did some research (googling). In fact, this has happened multiple times, but it might not be as early as the baby Yamal.

Thierry Henry and Mbappe
Cristiano Renaldo and Mbappe
Ronaldo and Neymar
David Beckham and Harry Kane (right)

Wow. This made me think: If there is logic behind these, it has to be the power of role models. In this article, I share some of my thoughts on this matter.

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