Lionel Messi Comes Home

Rohan Banerjee

Sep 14

An essay worthy of the subject. The level of detail and research is stunning.

Thanks man :)

So good. Your writing is like watching a thriller.

Thank you so much, Ravi! :) That's a very kind compliment.

Such a beautiful writing.. It reads like a thriller.. Thank you

Thank you, Kedar!

Wow!!! I don’t follow football much, but this is a masterpiece storytelling. Who are you Sarthak? Why had I never heard you existed

Thank you, Narasimhan. You're too kind :)

I will be writing something around the Ashes too. I mean, hopefully, if the cricket is any good haha.

I only mean it as regret for having missed out on your writing thus far , not as a disrespect ofcourse . Are you planning to write something on the upcoming Ashes . Even if you don’t I will be reading whatever you write

You won't believe what I did while reading this absolutely stunning piece - I watched the highlights of the 1986 Argentina vs England match and saw the Hand of God goal. I don't know much about football technically, but I like the game and try and watch every game of the World Cup with an andh bhakti style of wanting Brazil to win each time. After reading this, I want to see Messi's game/s. Especially the ones you've described. What a player! Not el pibe but el gigante non?

Ahaha, hi, fellow Brazil fan! But yes, Maradona was indeed something else. As is Messi. Almost cut from the same football cloth.

What brilliant writing - what brilliant research. Loved it.

Thank you! :)

Really enjoyed this piece, it’s clear you put a lot of work into it. I still remember the heartbreak of 2016 when Argentina lost to Chile on penalties, and you could see how much it crushed Messi. That’s why watching him finally lift the World Cup in 2022 felt like such an incredible redemption story

Thank you :)

And indeed, that 2016 Copa America final wrecked him.

Amazing! Thank you for putting in the time and effort to write this!

Thank you, Pritam! :) Glad you liked it.

Ufff! Beautiful ❤️. Seconding what Ravi Nistala said about your writing.

Thank you, Binu! :)

Sarthak: This is fantastic work. I learned of you through Kimber and Panicker restacks. I am so glad! You have a touch of Mitch Albom. I look forward to your work!

Thank you, Harsh! That's very high praise :) I love Albom.

How?

What a tribute, Sarthak! Awesome writing!

Thank you! :)

Bookmarked. Shared. Re-read a few times and listened to this as well. Stunning Sarthak. An all timer! 👏

Thank you so much, Avinash!

Wow Sarthak. Just wow ❤️❤️❤️

This was a revelation. I didn't know about the booing and jeering at home.

Such a pleasure to read. Let me now forward to my football crazy spouse and my son A2.

Thank you, Rakhi! :D

This was such a treat, Sarthak!! Your artistry with language makes your writing every bit worth the wait - it’s a Sunday ritual that I have come to look forward to. With some impatience 😬.

Thank you, Anish :) You're too kind. Glad the pieces are contributing to good Sundays! :D

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