Eighteen-year-old artist Carlos Oliveira had waited months and spent a fortune trying to meet his hero, and in doing so found a new one
And then he came. His hair as white as the clouds, his smile as wide as the most resplendent wings one could find up there.
Neymar draws crowds wherever he goes. Brazil’s no.10 is a worldwide phenomenon, both on and off the pitch. From Beijing to Toronto, the atmosphere of any room into which he steps on the Brasil Global Tour instantly changes.
And back home it’s no different. Ahead of Thursday’s World Cup qualifying Superclasico versus Argentina, thousands of Belo Horizonte natives have camped out at training session or at the doors of the team’s hotel, desperate to get a glimpse of their idol.
Tuesday was just another day in the life of Neymar Jr. But for one lucky fan it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 18-year-old Carlos Oliveira had been waiting for months to try and attract Ney’s attention. A talented artist, Carlos has produced a number of enchanting images of his idol.
He spent almost his entire month’s salary to book a room in the luxurious Ouro Minas hotel, and has spent the last 24 hours searching for his guardian angel – for someone who would notice him, who would notice his art, who would allow him to fulfill a dream.
He spent almost his entire month’s salary to book a room in the luxurious Ouro Minas hotel, and has spent the last 24 hours searching for his guardian angel – for someone who would notice him, who would notice his art, who would allow him to fulfill a dream.
And then he came. His hair as white as the clouds, his smile as wide as the most resplendent wings one could find up there.
"I just am so thankful to Tite,” Carlos said “I met him in the gym. I spent almost an hour talking to him and he promised he would help me.
“He told Neymar that a boy had been waiting for him since yesterday, desperate to give him a drawing.
“I had been calling Neymar myself but couldn’t get his attention. Tite went to Neymar and told him to come to me. And he did.”
Carlos was shocked and humbled by the gesture, and revealed that Tite is his new idol. And Carlos will express his gratitude the only way he knows how.
"Tite will be the next honouree of a drawing,” Carlos revealed. "I told him yesterday that the team is almost the same but he is making the difference and I am sure we will beat Argentina.
Tite told Carlos stories of his past and anecdote of the present, and gave him some personal advice.
“I told him about my story, about my drawings.
"He told me his, about the difficulties he has lived, about having to sleep under the bleachers, and he inspired me to be better, to grow up, and to chase my dreams.
Carlos spent two days chasing his idol. Today he found a new one....
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