'More Than Just A Game': SL Benfica Fans' Wholesome Gesture For Joao Neves Goes Viral - WATCH
SL Benfica fans shared a wholesome moment in their UEFA Europa League Round of 32 fixture for player Joao Neves, which has gone VIRAL. WATCH.
UEFA Europa League 2023/24: Football is more than just a sport and the statement is a subject to witness in almost every special and unique moment produced in the biggest sport on planet Earth. One such moment was seen during the Toulouse Vs SL Benfica UEFA Europa League Round Of 32 Second Leg Fixture, where the travelling SL Benfica fans paid tribute to their 19-year old midfield sensation Joao Neves, who's mother passed away this week battling cancer.
The gesture was so wholesome that it brought the teen sensation in tears and was comforted by fellow teammates, as the team celebrated its progression to Round of 16. The Portuguese player was brought into the team last summer, as a replacement for departing Enzo Fernandes, who left the club in an ugly manner for Premier League side Chelsea FC, and has now become an undisputed starter in the side, and is already linked with summer moves to Arsenal and Manchester United.
— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) February 22, 2024
João Neves. ❤️🩹🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/3RWgNPavXQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 23, 2024
❤️ Special moment for João Néves after Toulouse vs Benfica game.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 22, 2024
19 year old midfielder has sadly lost his mother this week and he was emotional at the end of the game.
Benfica fans showed their love with chants, his teammates shared long hug with João.
Stay strong, João ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/9GyMafiEgO
Toulouse Vs SL Benfica UEFA Europa League Round Of 32 Second Leg Fixture - Match Report
SL Benfica travelled to France after winning the first leg 2-1 at home and only needed to avoid a defeat to advance ahead in the tournament, as the side came into the second tier European competition after finishing third in their UEFA Champions League 2023/24 group. SL Benfica successfully managed to prevail in the second leg, as they played out a goalless stalemate with the French club, which saw the Portuguese side take only 8 shots, and only one on target.
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