Playgrounds are not only a place for screams and tears, but also for heart-warming moments. The galleries of FIFA have witnessed such a moment. As Brazil unexpectedly conceded defeat to Croatia and had to be eliminated from the World Cup, Brazilian player Neymar cried at the time. A child wearing a Croatia shirt rushed to console the Brazilian superstar.
His approach to Neymar is blocked by security guards but is later held back by Neymar. Even though he’s not as tall as Neymar, he reaches out and pats Neymar on the back to comfort him. The boy who ran to Neymar was Leo, son of Croatia’s number four Perisic. The boy who ran to cheer on his father’s opposing team while his father’s team celebrated is now being praised on social media. Brazil admit defeat against Croatia by four goals against two. With this, Brazil were eliminated by FIFA without seeing the semi-finals.
Perisic’s son consoles Neymar with tears in his eyes
