Neymar starred in an emotional reunion with Matheus, the fan who overcame leukemia after a gesture that marked his childhood.
Neymar once again starred in a moment full of emotion when he reunited with Matheusthe boy who more than a decade ago moved the fans of the Saints while fighting against leukemia and asked his idol for a “dancinha” as a goal celebration.
The story goes back to 2011when Matheus, with barely six yearsvisited the Brazilian club’s facilities and made a special request to the then young forward: to celebrate his next goal with a dance dedicated to him. Days later, Neymar fulfilled the promise after scoring against the Juan Aurichand the gesture went viral on social networks and sports media.
This 2025he Santos Futebol Clube shared a series of images of the long-awaited reunion. Matheus, today with 19 years and once recovered from the illness, he hugged his idol again in a visit full of memories and gratitude.
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During the meeting, the young man thanked Neymar for the symbolic support he received in one of the most difficult moments of his life. “You and Santos are very important to me. They gave me motivation to persist throughout my treatment”he expressed.
Both recreated the famous dance that united them years ago and the number 10 of the Peixe gave Matheus a signed t-shirt. Visibly moved, the young man assured that Neymar’s presence “It gives Santos a lot of confidence” and reaffirmed that he will continue to accompany the club for life.
The images of the reunion quickly went viral, reminding us how a small gesture can transcend football and become a source of hope.
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Who is Neymar?
Neymar da Silva Santos Junior He is one of the most recognized Brazilian footballers in the world. Emerged in the Santos FCshone in clubs like FC Barcelona and the Paris Saint-Germainand has been for years one of the main figures of the brazilian team.
Beyond his talent on the court, he is also known for his media impact and for starring in stories that connect the football with the human.
