‘Heart of gold’: Brazilian star Neymar’s heartwarming visit to Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome sufferer

In the midst of Brazil’s international matches, Neymar made a touching visit to Ana Clara, suffering from Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome.

In between Brazil’s international matches, Neymar paid Ana Clara, who has Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome, a touching visit.

The Brazilian fulfilled the eight-year-old girl’s wish to see the most expensive football player in the world after her video plea went viral.

Progeria, also known as the highly rare genetic condition known as Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome, causes premature aging. Progeria sufferers often reach their mid-teens or early twenties in age.

After Neymar’s match against Bolivia on Monday, Ana, a Brazilian from Minas Gerais, got to know the attacker.

In the midst of Brazil’s international matches, Neymar made a touching visit to Ana Clara, suffering from Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome.”I am very happy to meet Neymar,” Ana cried after hugging his biggest supporter.Before returning to Paris, Neymar has one more international match to play. Brazil, who has already qualified for the 2018 World Cup, will play Chile late on Tuesday night in a dead rubber. When Ana questioned how many Brazil may prevail, she responded, “Ten!”Wow, what pressure you’ve put on me now, Neymar said in jest. After the meeting, Neymar uploaded some photos to Instagram with the remark, “Dream as much as you can, always do. Keep trying, Ana Clara.