The Sacred History
As recorded by the Ministry of Truth (and Highlights)
1998
A Star Is Born in Bondy
On the very year France won the World Cup, the heavens opened over Bondy and a baby emerged already running at 36 km/h. The midwife was booked for offside. She appealed. VAR did not exist yet. The baby has never forgiven the system.
Day 1: tells the doctor his release clause
2018
The First Conquest
Age 19. World Cup winner. He sprints past Argentina's defence so fast that three defenders file a missing persons report on themselves. Pelé himself sends congratulations. The Leader responds: "Respect, King." The people weep.
Argentina defenders: 🧍🧍🧍 Kylian: 💨
2019–2023
The Great Contract Saga
For four Five-Year Plans in a row the Leader announces he is leaving Paris. For four Five-Year Plans in a row he signs again. The citizens learn the national sport: refreshing transfer news at 3 a.m. Economists call it "the Mbappé Cycle".
"Here we go" — Fabrizio, probably, 47 times
2022
The Hat-Trick of Destiny
He scores a hat-trick in a World Cup final. He loses. The state media rewrites history: "The trophy was too small for him anyway." Statues of the trophy are quietly replaced with statues of the hat-trick.
Scores 3 in a final. Still the main character.
2024
The Great Leap to Madrid
At last the prophecy is fulfilled. The Leader arrives in Madrid. Eighty thousand citizens chant his name. A press conference is held to announce he is happy. A second press conference is held to announce the first one was historic.
Childhood bedroom posters: ✅ achieved
Today
The Turtle Doctrine
All citizens must now celebrate every minor success — finishing homework, finding parking, surviving Monday — with crossed arms and the face of a disappointed father. Smiling while celebrating is punishable by watching Ligue 1 replays.
🙅♂️ arms crossed. vibes immaculate.