According to Brazilian media reports, 18-year-old Vasco da Gama striker André Fernandes walked onto the pitch carrying his 6-month-old baby Samuel, a moment that went viral on social media.

The moment recalled the famous photo of Messi bathing young Yamal on the night of the World Cup final. On Friday (28/07), before the first leg of the Brazilian U-20 League final at Estádio São Januário, André walked onto the pitch carrying Samuel, who is 6 months old. Samuel became fussy and started to cry, so André soothed him.

"I told myself I would keep this photo. Just like the Messi and Yamal photo. When André makes the national team, Samuel should be old enough to remember it. I think there's still time!" said Samuel's mother, Giovanna Resende, a medical rehabilitation doctor.

The clip quickly spread across social media, and netizens became curious about the story behind it.

André said: "I've never carried such a small baby onto the pitch before. I completely forgot about the final in that moment; I just wanted to make sure he was safe. It's too loud and chaotic for a small baby. I tried to keep him calm, to stop him from crying, reassuring him everything was okay. He started crying a little in my arms, and I got nervous, but I kept doing my best to make him feel safe."

André hopes to overturn the first-leg loss of 0-1 and help Vasco win the Brazilian U-20 League championship.

Samuel has been surrounded by Vasco sentiment from his family since birth. His father, Pedro, inherited his love of the club from his own father, who passed away when Pedro was 1 year old, making it impossible for the family to support any other team. Even before his parents knew the baby's gender, Vasco clothing was already prepared at home.

Pedro is a pilot and childhood friend of Vasco U-20 coach Matheus Coelho. Throughout the team's campaign this season, he suggested that Samuel make an appearance on the pitch for the final. Giovanna shared more details in an interview, noting that André's care for the baby made the entire family very happy.

Giovanna said: "Everything was discussed beforehand. Matheus told us in advance that Samuel would come onto the pitch with André. We were thrilled; André is the team's star. He immediately picked Samuel up when he arrived and asked us the best way to hold him. He was always gentle and very careful with Samuel."

This was Samuel's first time entering the stadium, and even the family didn't expect the moment to be seen by so many people.

Giovanna said: "We didn't know if it would be broadcast on TV or if anyone would take photos. But when we saw him caressing and soothing Samuel, I thought: 'Wow, this is so beautiful.' He was truly gentle."

During the match, the couple realized the moment had been recorded. Soon after, the footage spread across social media. The couple even joked on social media, comparing the moment to the famous photo of Messi bathing Yamal.

As the footage continued to circulate, attention returned to the final itself. Vasco will play away against Palmeiras on September 5 in São Paulo. Vasco must overturn the first-leg loss to win the club's first title at this level. André emphasized the team's preparation and expressed confidence in winning the championship.

André said: "We will play the second leg with intense focus. We've trained hard since the start of the year, and this championship is our dream. Tomorrow will be a special day for everyone; may God bless us."

While photos of Samuel continue to circulate, André has refocused his attention on the pitch. He hopes to continue playing for Vasco, help the team win the championship, and also aims to join the Brazilian national team and play in Europe.

André said: "I want to continue wearing this prestigious uniform and win many titles, such as the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, Copa Libertadores, and even, God willing, the FIFA Club World Cup. I also want to play in Europe, for Barcelona, Arsenal, where there are the highest technical and physical standards for players in the world."

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