Istanbul night. At Başakşehir’s stadium, together with the end of the match, a different moment began in front of the stands: Eldor Shomurodov moved aside the small device in his hand and headed straight toward the young fans. The kids in orange outfits, the spectators standing with club scarves and national flags in their hands, rushed forward in an instant. Eldor pressed them to his chest one by one, shook hands, put a hand on someone’s shoulder — the mood in the stadium rose even more.
The scene seen in the frames is sincere: the children’s eyes are shining, filled with joy, and the adults raise their phones, hurrying to capture that moment. Several kids manage to hug Eldor and, hand in hand with him, take a photo — the joy knows no bounds. Even though security personnel and club staff were standing nearby, they opened the way for such warm contact and gave the children a chance to say “hello” to their star up close.
This act of Shomurodov is not a simple gesture, but a big meaning. Even after the work on the pitch he sees the fan as the most important partner. And for the younger generation this is great motivation that makes football even more lovable and calls to work and discipline. The childhood dream — to shake hands with one’s idol at a distance of one meter — became reality on this evening.
For fans, such moments are more valuable than the match result. Because a stadium is not only goals and the score; there are also care, respect and attention there. Eldor’s walking to the stand and taking the children into his arms became a vivid expression of these values. Therefore the joy, laughter and excitement in the frames show how great an impact a footballer’s human attitude can have.
In short, this night in Istanbul once again confirmed the idea: “Of course, the fight on the pitch is honor, and affection for the fan is a reward.” For the children it was an unforgettable day, and for Eldor — one more step closer to the hearts of the supporters; such vivid memories make football even more beautiful.
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