11-year-old Brazilian footballer Bernardo Lopes is the new member of the "Botafogo" academy.
Medianews.az reports with reference to Publika.az that his story has touched the football world in a short time.
When the boy was only one year old, a tragic accident occurred. He accidentally spilled a pot filled with hot water on himself, resulting in severe burn injuries to his face. After the incident, Bernardo stayed in the hospital for 7 months, and doctors fought to save his life.
Despite the consequences of the severe trauma, he did not give up on his dream of becoming a footballer.
Years later, Bernardo participated in a tournament among teenagers, and his play caught the attention of "Botafogo" scouts. The club representatives were so impressed by the young footballer's talent that they decided to invite him to the academy.
The club stated that Lopes's story is an incredible example of character strength and a person's belief in their own dreams.
Bernardo is now officially a member of the "Botafogo" academy and will try to take his first steps towards professional football. His story inspires thousands of people on social networks and reminds that even after the hardest trials, dreams can come true.
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