Brazilian Wonderkid Estevao's Unforgettable Experience at Club World Cup

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Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao made headlines at the Club World Cup after coming up against his childhood hero Lionel Messi in a thrilling match. The 18-year-old played the entire game on the wing for Palmeiras and enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience, getting the shirts of Messi and Luis Suarez after the final whistle. Estevao's team came from 2-0 down to secure a top spot in their group and a last-16 tie against fellow Brazilian side Botafogo.

Key Takeaways:

  • Estevao played against his childhood hero Lionel Messi in the Club World Cup match, where Palmeiras came from 2-0 down to secure a top spot in their group.
  • The 18-year-old played the entire game on the wing for Palmeiras and got the shirts of Messi and Luis Suarez after the final whistle.
  • Estevao will join Chelsea after the Club World Cup, with the Blues agreeing a deal that could reach £49million.
  • Estevao spoke about his love for Messi and Neymar, who he has idolized throughout his career.
  • He even got support from Neymar after missing a penalty in a 1-1 draw against 10-man Corinthians, with the Brazilian icon reaching out to him during a difficult time.
  • Estevao's team, Palmeiras, secured a last-16 tie against fellow Brazilian side Botafogo, instead of a trickier game against Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.

Statistics:

  • The Club World Cup match saw Palmeiras come from 2-0 down to secure a top spot in their group.
  • Estevao played the entire game on the wing for Palmeiras.
  • Palmeiras will face Botafogo in the last-16 tie after securing top spot in their group.
  • Estevao has a deal to join Chelsea worth up to £49million.
  • The 18-year-old has 3 million followers on Instagram, where he shared a photo of himself with Messi and Suarez after the final whistle.

Sources:

  • The Athletic
  • Michael Pimentel/Getty Images