Gui, Vasco’s youngest fan, is now internationally recognized, being voted Fan of the Year in the FIFA The Best award. Cruzmaltino icon, little Gui broke barriers and won the hearts of fans of several clubs in Brazil. The story of overcoming and passion for football captivated fans across the country, making it beloved by many people.
Guilherme Gandra Moura, known as Gui, is 10 years old and faces a daily battle against epidermolysis bullosa, a rare disease that causes wounds on the skin and affects growth. He gained notoriety after an emotional video in which he was reunited with his mother after an induced coma.
During the time he was hospitalized, Gui, a passionate Vasco fan, received support and affection from several players, creating a special friendship with striker Gabriel Pec, currently at Los Angeles Galaxy, whom he affectionately calls “Uncle Pec”. Since then, , and his story has even inspired a mosaic in his honor, being loved by fans all over Brazil.
Who was competing for the prize?
Gui competed for the award alongside Mexican José Armando Guzmán Mendoza, who became a symbolic fan of Cruz Azul, from Mexico, while fighting leukemia. José Armando passed away at the age of 14 without being able to fulfill his dream of meeting the club’s squad.
It is a rare genetic and hereditary disease that causes the formation of blisters on the skin, due to friction or minimal trauma. It is a disease that has no cure, is not transmissible, and can manifest itself at birth.
