6-year-old Renzo was so desperate to see his beloved River Plate face Boca Juniors in Saturday's Libertadores final he set about trying to secure a ticket by selling his toys.
Next Saturday sees the second leg of the 2018 Copa Libertadores final as River Plate and Boca Juniors face each other in the Superclasico to determine who will be the champions of south America. The game is finely poised after the 2-2 draw in La Bombonera and securing a ticket for the match at River's Estadio Monumental is only a task for those with the deepest of pockets.
One young Argentine fan took it upon himself to launch is own drive to secure a ticket to see his beloved River Plate with Renzo setting up a stall in his home in Paraná selling the only things of value in his possession, his own toys. "I'm selling my toys to try and get to El Monumental", was his marketing slogan.
His parents so touched by their child's initiative posted the picture to Facebook and it wasn't long before the photo went viral and reached the president of the Parana River Plate supporters club, with Emanuel Julian Barneaud admitting to being moved by the photo of the child in his River Plate shirt.
The president earmarked a pair of tickets from the fan-club allocation for Renzo and his mother to travel to Buenos Aires and witness Marcelo Gallardo's River Plate attempt to secure their fourth Libertadores trophy.
There was another surprise in store for Renzo as a River Plate hat and shirt signed by club legend Enzo Francescoli who became aeare of the story. "Thanks Renzo for reminding all of us River fans, that apart from the result, River is our driving passion es nuestro sueño más anhelado y nuestra pasión", concluded "El Príncipe".
Foadkmstz
1
river please do it with all your strength just for the boy
Williamkpehe
1
Awww this is so heart touching, this is the beauty of football and the spirit that comes with it, A special thanks to Riverplate fan president for allowing that young fan fulfill his dream.
Bipbimopuz
3
river u shud win so that the boy cn kip on supotn u guyz,,,,,,to bad that u cn even reach to an extnt ,,u stat selln yo toys so that u cn go n wach yo brothrz,,,,true fany ,,,,,vry tochn
Tisbkyz
7
that little boy touch the deepest part in my heart he reminds me of my two little boys.wat a true fan he is of River .come on u guys got to win jus for this little boy.Actually selling his toys to earn that ticket.bless him lord.wish u all the best Renzo.my last son is 3yrs I'll nickname him Renzo lolol
seoabdemps
7
this almost brought tears to my eyes,
Heybdkmory
6
I could see this boy becoming a successful person in the future. God be with you boy.
Katlnoryz
2
I wish the club all the best. wish them win the trophy for the boy to be happy.I salute u.
Katlnoryz
4
that's good of u,and thank u chairman of the supporters union
a_k47
5
salute to the the kid from my side this is how i wanted indian football fans to be
agree with me
huseilpry
1
At your age, it's amazing! My heart goes out to you, you're truly a fan of River Plate and I wish you along with your club all of the best
cakekmr
1
this kid take tears from my eyes i which you was my Son
UmairMohammedMussab
2
That's the innocence of kids.They doesn't no how 2 fake
Alakiri
1
Thanx my boo boo
oya press like for me
Fayacmnu
1
your papa nor get money
Thanx my boo boo
NISHANTHPRAVEEN21
10
YOU ARE THE BEST FOOTBALL FAN THAT I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY CHILD
Gunnersincebirth
1
I love this, this type of passion will see him go a long way in life. He loves his beloved club. I hope he gets the ticket. If I knew him, I would give him money for the ticket He has made a huge sacrifice and I hope he reaps it.
lannisterjamie
2
river will win it
RockSuraj
2
good job god bless you
Alakiri
2
your papa nor get money
JigmeSherab30
3
it call passion of football. great job my boy.. luv it
zukacmnsty
133
This is football more than a sport more than a feeling
Akib30
2
football fan🤩
Eddycure
3
.where are all the rich football players out there? show some love to the kids please!
DevineMC
4
Fan of the year 2019. He is going to take the award.
Elsa98
7
Oh my god. I wish i could help you, little boy so you don't have to sell your toys.
swagchicken
3
True Football Fan 💙
cana74
0
this is what makes football magical , young ones stop looking at numbers and embrace the poetry of the most beautiful game in the planet, you wont regret it , God I love this game .
Gopan Ameshu
2
This is cute... If I were in Spain, I would have sold all my possessions to watch El Classico and Barcelona Matches... Heart whelming....
Karan Singh Manhas
1
oooo so adorable.....that is what we call a true fan ,which is very hard to find nowadays...... 😊
gracie_gurl
2
Awww devotion to his team 😍❤️
jeyabdpuyz
2
True fan.. 😍
Milin Grover
3
true fan...this kid won my heart
Mohammadshakeel
0
oh so nice