My Uncle's 'Unlucky Charm' and a Humorous Take on Football Fandom

The narrator experiences an itchy left eye, leading to a doctor's visit. He calls his uncle, known for his uncanny, almost supernatural, ability to predict or influence negative outcomes for anything he supports or praises. The uncle, a staunch Brazil supporter, jokingly tells the narrator that his eye problem is preventing him from seeing Argentina's 'dirty fouls.' When the narrator questions this, the uncle abruptly hangs up after reminding him of the 7-year anniversary of a significant defeat for their team. The narrator elaborates on his uncle's 'unlucky charm' nature, detailing how his praise leads to misfortune and his criticism brings good luck. This is exemplified by his uncle's unwavering support for Brazil, which the narrator believes is detrimental to the team. The narrator confesses he only supported Brazil due to his uncle's influence and is now a devoted fan of Lionel Messi. Later, the uncle visits, seemingly seeking revenge for being angered earlier. He argues that FIFA has been bought by Argentina. Their house helper, Parul, overhears this and suggests Messi should hire the uncle as a 'bad luck charm' for opposing teams, believing this strategy would guarantee Argentina's victory. This suggestion causes the uncle to storm out in anger, particularly reacting with disdain to the mention of the number '7'.