This is so incredible. Meet Bernardo Lopes, a young aspiring footballer from São Paulo, who just made his debut for Botafogo’s academy.

At just one years-old, he had a terrible accident at home. His mother warmed up a kettle to warm up his bath, but she quickly left the room to clean up, and he went to the kitchen and accidentally pulled the kettle with boiling water all over his face and body.

Many doctors thought he would **** from the severe burns, but after 7 months of surgeries, skin grafts and time in hospital he was able to continue his story.

Ever since, he’s loved playing football. Started out just playing locally by his uncle’s house. He then joined a local academy, and recently played in a tournament in front of scouts… Where he got picked up by Botafogo. After a successful trial, he is now part of the academy & just played his first game.

A story of never giving up. He is so brave to go and play with confidence, and is not afraid or embarrassed about his scars… Instead he shows them to tell his story. Beautiful. ❤️🙏🏽

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