A few days ago, the biggest upset of this tournament unfolded in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The championship favorite, Argentina, faced off against Saudi Arabia in their opening match. Despite Messi scoring a penalty early in the game, Saudi Arabia miraculously scored two goals in the second half, ultimately winning 2-1. As a result, countless soccer fans sighed and even shed tears for the Argentine national team and Messi.
At the same time, two pieces of news caught my attention. Firstly, Messi became a tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia earlier this year. Secondly, the odds for Saudi Arabia to win 2-1 before the match were as high as 80, while the odds for Argentina to win were as low as 1.11.
After reading these online news, I found myself deep in contemplation, filled with countless questions. Are the things we see with our own eyes really the truth? What is the underlying reality behind what we witness? Are we playing the game of soccer, or are we being played within the game of soccer? ...
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