Cavani’s golden heart: funds surgery to save young girl’s life | OneFootball

Edinson Cavani, a champion both on and off the field. We all love the Uruguayan for what he has done on the pitch, especially wearing the Napoli jersey, where he is considered by many to be the best striker of the De Laurentiis era. The Matador, currently playing for Boca Juniors, has become the protagonist of a beautiful gesture, far from the world of football: he financed a highly delicate operation that saved the life of a little girl.

Cavani’s beautiful gesture: he saves little Edi’s life

We are talking about one of the most beloved players among Napoli fans of the De Laurentiis era and beyond. One of the strongest strikers in Napoli’s history, compared to players like Careca and Higuain. But what the ‘Matador’ did goes far beyond the world of football. The story involves Uruguayan journalist Rafa Cotelo: his daughter Ema had to undergo emergency brain surgery at a clinic in Buenos Aires due to a serious complication. However, the hospital required advance payment in cash, and the little girl’s family could not afford the amount requested by the doctors.

Cotelo had no choice but to call Cavani, a friend and idol in Uruguay, asking for help. Cavani didn’t think twice: unable to arrive in time, he sent an acquaintance with a box full of banknotes and a simple message: ‘Edi sent me.’ Thanks to his donation, the operation that saved little Ema’s life was carried out.

Cotelo, moved by the gesture of the Boca Juniors champion, commented: “He did everything without wanting publicity. He saved my daughter. I will never forget it.” A tear-jerking story that once again shows what kind of person Edinson Cavani is. A Champion with a capital C, perhaps even more so off the field than on it.

Francesco Landi

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.