Neymar meets a young child, Anthony Milani with Santos crest on his prosthetic eyes

Anthony Milani, a young child, is quickly becoming a national symbol in Brazil in 'passion and love' for football after his prosthetic eyes featuring the logo of Santos FC went viral on the internet.

The boy is an ardent Santos FC fan—a club from São Paulo renowned for being home to many legends of Brazilian football, including Pele and Neymar. Sadly, the boy was diagnosed with serious eye cancer that required him to be surgically operated on. However, after his recovery, he chose to reignite his love for football and cherished the club as a source of inspiration.

Young boy embeds Santos FC's crest in his prosthetic eyes 

Following the surgery, the boy decided to embed the Santos club crest in his prosthetic eye, showing his deep emotional connection to the team. This gesture is a testimony to the importance of football in people's lives, transcending mere sport to become a vital part of identity and existence. Many were touched by his decision, as it was his way of remaining connected to the club and expressing his love for it, even during the most difficult phase of life.

The heartwarming story garnered a lot of attention on the Internet. The Santos football club was moved by the child's love for the sport and the club and shared his story as a gesture. Many even explained in the post's comments how the child's decision was symbolic of Brazilian football culture, where it is more than just a game; it's a part of life.

Anthony was invited by the club president, Marcelo Teixeira, who travelled with the team and stayed in the same hotel as he got to experience a day as a Santos athlete. He also got the opportunity to take a picture with his idol, Neymar. Brazil's all-time top goal scorer is currently in the process of rehabilitation from a thigh injury.

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