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Talisman

 tal·is·man

an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune. : something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects. talismanic.

noun
  1. an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
    "those rings, so fresh and gleaming, were their talismans"

  • a person regarded as representing and inspiring a particular group.
    "he's a quiet man off the field, but on it he's our talisman"

A talisman is any object ascribed with religious or magical powers intended to protect, heal, or harm individuals for whom they are made. Talismans are often portable objects carried on someone in a variety of ways, but can also be installed permanently in architecture. 

Lionel Messi is Argentina's new-found talisman.

#vamos #Argentina #BuenosAires #LionelMessi #talisman #FIFAWorldCup

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