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Ademola Lookman, African Golden Ball winner after what he did with Atalanta, dedicates his speech to young people: «Four years ago I failed in front of the world, today I am the best. Transform your pain into power”
After Osimhen’s triumph last year, the African Ballon d’Or remains in Serie A: this time the winner is it was Ademola Lookmanvoted as the best player on the continent after the wonders shown in the Atalanta shirt, above all the hat-trick with which he knocked out Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final. Called onto the stage in Marrakech together with his parents, the winger – 17 goals in the last season, already 11 with 5 assists in this one – surprised everyone with a speech that smacks of a life lesson.
«Failures must not break wings»
In 2020 he was playing in the Premier League with the Fulham. He scored much less, few would have imagined him being so decisive, especially after the gross mistake from the spot in a match against West Ham, a failed lob attempt in injury time. In short, a fool: «A little more than four years ago, I failed in front of the world – thus begins his speech to the audience – now I have become the best player in Africa. To the children and people who are watching me, Don’t let your failures weigh you down to the point of breaking your wings. Transform your pain into power and keep flying.” Lookman wants to continue to do so with Atalanta first in the table. Upcoming obstacles the Cesena in the Italian Cup (Wednesday at 6.30pm) e Empoli Sunday.
December 17, 2024
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