National Athletic triumphed decisively last Saturday in Montería against Jaguares (1-3) and reached the semifinals of the Betplay Cup 2024, in the absence of the second leg that will be played next Thursday at the Athanasius Girardot (8:30 p.m.).
Thanks to the attacker’s double Alfredo Morelos, and aware of Dairon Asprilla, The Antioquia team achieved its mission in the visit to the capital of the department of Córdoba, and set foot in the next phase of the tournament, in which it will seek the two-time championship (it was crowned champion of the 2023 edition).
But the victory was not the only thing to applaud in the afternoon-night at the Jaraguay Stadium. Also, the noble gesture that he had Kilian Toscano, Atlético Nacional midfielder, with a child who was in the stands of the stage.
At the end of the match, Toscano approached one of the Jaraguay stands where the little boy was with a companion, holding in his hands a banner that read “Kilian Toscano, you promised me your shirt and here I am.”
The above can be seen in a video that Atlético Nacional published on its social networks. In the images, Toscano greets the fans, and receives a necklace as a gift from the child.
Then, with obvious emotion and through tears, already at the hotel where the nationalist delegation stayed, the little admirer shows the club shirt that the player gave him, but not before taking some photos and sharing a sincere hug.
At the end of the scene, Kilian Toscano showed the necklace that he received as a gift and that he was already wearing as an accessory, with the Atlético Nacional shield.
On social networks, fans recognized the kind moment and highlighted the humility of the young soccer player, in an act that should be replicated more often, demonstrating that soccer unites and does not destroy.
