Lucas Evangelista lived a moment of great excitement last Friday, being officially presented as reinforcement of Palmeiras. The Brazilian midfielder, who has already passed Estoril and Vitória SC in Portugal, failed to contain tears after the club’s speech, president of the club, who highlighted the player’s special gesture by choosing number 30 to honor his mother.
Lucas’s mother, who was a fervent fan of Palmeiras, recently died and would have celebrated her birthday on March 30. The emotional connection to the number thus became a symbolic way to keep the mother’s memory alive.
Visibly thrilled, Lucas did not hide his tears, but also did not stop smiling, showing the mix of feelings at such a striking moment for his career and his personal life.
