Special moment as part of Five Violin Trophy

Gabriel Madeira is just six years old, but he is already a true example of courage, determination and perseverance. Today, the little number 10, whose mother is Italian, will step up to the centre circle to take the kick off against Roma in the Five Violins Trophy.

In May the Sporting Foundation arranged a special visit by Cédric, with the left-back making a surprise stop at the Portuguese Oncology Institute to visit Gabriel and several other little heroes.

Today, almost three months later, Gabriel is fighting strong. Speaking after signing a contract with president Bruno de Carvalho in an executive box in Estádio José Avalade, Gabriel declared “I want to see Montero score three goals!”