A BOLA – Júnior Messias, from the 4th Italian division and hero of AC Milan (Champions League)

Casale, Chiero, Gozzano, Crotone and… AC Milan, this is the fantastic journey of Júnior Messias, a 30-year-old Brazilian striker who scored the winning goal at Atlético Madrid on Wednesday night. protagonist of the last summer signing of rossoneri, without the millions of yore in the coffers, now forced to look for less expensive options.

Three years ago, the player trained at Cruzeiro de Belo Horizonte played at an amateur level, in the 4th Italian division, and, to complement his salary and support, he complemented his activity as a player delivering home appliances.

This last Wednesday, Junior Walter wore the skin of a true Messiah in the team led by Stefano Pioli and scored the solitary goal for Wanda Metropolitano, who shuffled the score for 2nd place in Group B, with the Rossoneri re-entering in the race for the position for which FC Porto and Atlético Madrid are also fighting, who have a duel scheduled for Dragão, on December 7, while AC Milan will host Liverpool.

Speaking to Amazon Prime, at the end of the meeting in the Spanish capital, Júnior Walter Messias displayed all his happiness: «I saw the ball, I didn’t think twice and I threw it into the back of the net. I dedicate this goal to my family and friends in Brazil and also to everyone at Milan who believed in my qualities.”

The Brazilian also added the key to success: “I’m happy with the result, we needed this victory, but we’ll keep working. There is still a lot to do. You have to be humble, this is the highest point of my career, but I have to move forward with balance.”

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