Let’s laugh at the growing fashion.
In 2024, a significant increase in traffic from charlatans, numerologists and astrologers has been recorded. Hundreds of millions of views in total. Horoscopes have lost stock value, but numerology and tarot cards are on the rise. It seems people can’t be that gullible. But polls say the opposite. Half of Muscovites read horoscopes, although a minority firmly believes what is written. Half of the capital’s residents believe in various occult practices. Every fifth resident of Moscow follows the phases of Mercury. If we take the whole country, the situation is a little better. But only a quarter of the population does not believe in magic. Men and young people have a higher percentage of skepticism. But only 28% of adult men – and that’s football’s target audience – don’t believe in numerology and horoscopes. It then turns out that 72% partially believe it. And much stronger than in the omens. Considering the development of magical thinking in football, when people make predictions, rituals appear, this is a logical conclusion. Let’s find out what awaits the big clubs in 2025, according to the charlatans. Teams have birthdays. This means that they are also unwitting victims of astrologers and numerologists.
“Krasnodar”, February 22, Pisces
What did the horoscope slip to the “city dwellers”? They threaten a financial and professional crisis. The funny thing is that astrologers advise Krasnodar to move from magical thinking to rational thinking. Well, yes, with faith in horoscopes, they think about caution. “Krasnodar” will not find his love next door, which he does not hope for. But they advise you to take a closer look at who is nearby. Next to Musaev’s team is the championship cup for the second season in a row. We will have to hold on to it with our teeth and not let go until the final whistle of the 30th day. But numerologists advise Krasnodar not to indulge in pessimism and excessive harshness. As usual, general expressions are used. For example, it is important that Cordoba and Musaev are not harsh, so as not to suffer further deletions. Numerologists also believe in Krasnodar, since the club, born on February 22, is focused on intellectual work and self-improvement. We hope that the astrologers have not guessed the financial crisis; Musaev needs transfers.
Zenit, May 25, Gemini
Residents of St. Petersburg are promised financial problems that could affect the events of the year. Considering that the club’s owners have business and capitalization problems, perhaps for the first time in the modern history of Russian football, Zenit will be short of money. But there will simply be a lot of money left. You can say goodbye to a few players and sign new masters. The horoscope says nothing about Argentinians and Brazilians, but we know this without astrologers. Zenit has to be composed, and that has caused problems. Semak complained about the team’s attitude towards matches. Numerologists advise Zenit to avoid harshness, but this is their champion method. But the advice to avoid confusion is correct. Every time CSKA“Lokomotiv” or “Spartak” took the championship from St. Petersburg, it all started with problems in St. Petersburg. We also readily believe that Zenit is a club where you only think about yourself. Selfish people with a hat-trick last season.
“Spartak”, April 18, Aries
Spartak is a year older than Dynamo, but they have the same birthday – April 18. Astrologers predict a collapse at work for Aries. That’s it, you don’t have to go to the field, Stankovic will not become Spartak champion in the spring. But seriously, again a set of general phrases. Try – you will succeed. There will be obstacles, but if you put in the effort, you will overcome them. But astronomers promise Spartak, as well as Dynamo, more problems “at work” than Zenit and Krasnodar. It’s absurd, of course, but it’s easy to believe in unpleasant periods, because the team is unstable. But Spartak is promised flirting and new acquaintances. If that means cool transfers, then Stankovic will be happy. Numerologists say that the Spartak club depends too much on emotions. And this is harmful, because they live in illusions. It’s a funny coincidence, because faith in infallibility cost a club with a terrible history a period without championship titles. Spartak is always in a hurry and never has time.
“Dynamo”, April 18, Aries
The difference here lies in numerology. “Dynamo” April 18, 1923. Numerologists see the difference with Spartak. Dynamo has a hard time choosing. Pure truth. Manager Buvac was unable to decide on key recruits last summer. The master of the last pass, Bitello, considers leaving Dynamo, even if they try to convince him. In defense, the choice of the optimal five, although even the goalkeeper position competes with Lunev and Leshchuk. Dynamo is advised to rely on perseverance and courage. Simply put, they recommend continuing to attack successfully, because during the attack there was notable successes in the first part of the season. Dynamo is also asked to focus their energy on socializing. Coach Lichka has personal differences with some Moscow players. Although we joke and mock, in this case the set of general phrases about the future of Dynamo coincides with the needs of a particular football club. It is important to be a leader in RPLtake into account the mistakes of the past, for there were many. They advise you to trust your imagination and abandon routine in favor of unusual tasks. Champions in RPL was never a large-scale goal.
Lokomotiv, July 23, Leo
Lokomotiv is advised to make friends. The main thing is that not among the referees RPL. It’s better to let them look for new players and not argue with Batrakov. Numerologists insist that Lokomotiv is a “complex personality” and is not easy to understand. Especially defensive play. Astrologers believe that Lviv will not expect significant income in 2025 – we think so, but planning will help Galaktionov. The overwhelming majority of people who consult the forecasts of astrologers, numerologists, etc., insist that they do it for entertainment. Are you a little embarrassed to admit that you believe stupid things? However, a rational approach to charlatans is becoming more and more popular every year. On the other hand, the numbers don’t lie: tens of millions of Russians lost time last year because of such heresy. But if we combine football knowledge with fictional predictions, we agree on one prediction: it will be a difficult year for the giants. RPL.
Zenit are the favorites, but they are not yet in contention for the title. The quality of foreign players available on the market is lower than before. You have to guess with the leaders; it’s more difficult to “sign” titles. In general, any forecast is initially frivolous. But here it’s like a football fantasy, It’s important to have fun while aiming for first place. You can’t know for sure, but you can guess by basing your bet on facts. This is what famous companies do, and during the season they share current predictions of the results of the championships. Currently, Krasnodar’s probability of victory is estimated at 35 percent, which is a good situation for Musaev. But Zenit is higher – 40.2%. Spartak’s chances also increased to 17.5 percent. Dynamo (0.9%) and Lokomotiv (3.5%) are significantly behind. But a few sensations are enough to change the situation. Charlatans know that doubt helps victims of deception believe nonsense. And in football, the weight of chance is real. One injury, one mistake – the whole season ends differently. Especially between first and fifth place RPL only four points.
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