Died Deymar, that boy from 5 years who visited several Argentine soccer stadiums and starred, among others, an exciting moment with Boca player Kevin Zenón. The little boy who fought against a cancer era xeneize team fan, had given the footballer a sticker that Zeno kept in a stocking and ended up considering it an amulet. This Thursday, the local football scene was shocked by his death and several protagonists expressed their regret.
The little boy was a Boca fan, but he captivated other clubs because of the fortaleza that he had shown in the middle of his treatment. In fact, in recent months He had gone out onto the field with the players of his beloved club in La Bombonera and had also created a very strong bond with goalkeeper Diego “Ruso” Rodríguezwho made an emotional post on social media after the news, which was confirmed by Deymar’s father at noon on Thursday.
After the communication, several sectors of football joined in Deymar’s farewell. The news was announced on the networks, where his process and his closeness to the world of baseball were being replicated. In an Instagram story, the father shared the hard news. “Our last photo my Deymar” y “How am I going to do with so much pain? Proud of my beautiful son and warrior.” were the messages that were next to the photos.
Deymar had attracted attention after that emotional moment with Zenón that was recorded by SportsCenter, the ESPN news program. When the players went out to the Bombonera field for the match with Central Córdoba, The little boy approached the former Unión midfielder to give him a sticker. The midfielder’s response was moving: he kept it in a stocking, played the game with the gift placed there, and then noted that the sticker had become his lucky object. That day, the number 22 was the figure in the 2-0 win and practically got the two goals. One remained firm in the statistics, and the other was stolen by Miguel Merentiel a few centimeters from the goal line.
“The boy gave me a sticker and I kept it in my shin guards. Luckily I have it here, with me. It suited me very well and I’m going to use it in every game.. He remained as a cabal,” declared Zenón. After that, Deymar was seen in other stadiums. Ruso Rodríguez, Argentinos Juniors goalkeeper, entered the Libertadores de América field accompanied by the boy, who took advantage of the opportunity to say hello to Carlos Tevez. It was during Bicho’s visit to Independiente, which won 2-1 for the Professional League Cup.
After the news of the death, Rodríguez was one of the first to speak out. “A few days ago I met a little friend who filled my heart with hope and joy. We were very anxious because This Tuesday we were going to enter the field hand in hand again. Sadly, today we learned of his departure. A fighter, a warrior, left. He left a child who taught us to smile in the hardest moments. A hero left who was blessed to have a family that gave everything for him to fulfill his great football dream. Thank you for so many teachings in such a short time. Hug to the sky Deymar,” he shared on Instagram.
The visits to the Bombonera and the Libertadores de América were not isolated. The boy was also at José Amalfitani, where he appeared accompanied by Brian Romero, and the Avellaneda Cylinder. Even the Lanús and Banfield schools received it a few days ago.
This Sunday Deymar greeted some players after Boca’s 4-2 victory over Racing in La Bombonera and took some shirts. One of Luis Advíncula, to whom he gave a photo that had been taken in Boca Predio. Also Miguel Merentiel y Paul Fernandez They left him their memory. Even the promised diver of Sergio “Chiquito” Romero. Now, everyone expresses their pain at the outcome.
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