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The captain of Cartagena, called upon great sports figures, such as Ángel Di María, to motivate his teammates before a Spanish third division match, which culminated in an impressive comeback against Real Murcia (2-1).

The speech, delivered in the locker room, went viral and stood out for its intensity and references to figures like the legendary Argentine winger, Michael Jordan, and Rafael Nadal. De Blasis used these examples to illustrate overcoming challenges.

"I believe that as the years go by, sometimes we don't stop to think about a couple of things. I think everyone here has watched some documentary about overcoming challenges in sports: Iniesta, Rafa Nadal, Michael Jordan, Di María, whoever it may be. And this year we are surpassing ourselves," he began, emotionally.

In the final part of his speech, the captain of Cartagena made an analogy with chess to emphasize the adversities the team has faced, from field and gym conditions to delayed salaries.

"Every week we encounter something new, every week. Either the field, or the cold water, or we don't get paid, or the gym where we freeze and all go together. Because of this, today I made this poster. We are the pawns. Do you know that when a pawn endures and reaches the end, it becomes a queen? And then we start to lead. From here to the end. Did you hear me?" concluded De Blasis emotionally.

Check out Pablo De Blasis's speech:

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