'Cuto' Guadalupe gave sneakers and balls to Universitario's futsal down team in emotional moment

The former footballer had this nice gesture with the 'cream' squad. The boys were excited and happy about the visit, applauding and giving him hugs from the former player who also wore the Independiente shirt.

Luis Guadalupe is a noble guy and he has shown it year after year by caring for those most in need and helping when his possibilities allowed him to. Now, the 'Cuto' decided to cheer up the main squad of the a href="https://www.infobae.com/tag/universitario-de-deportes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"bUniversitario de Deportes futsal down team, bringing them new shoes and balls for their next matches. A nice moment was shared and the night was full of smiles and hugs.

The former centre-back arrived at the 'Lolo' Fernández stadium, located in the district of Breña, where the players practice in the evenings and prepare for the “Ricardo Gareca Cup”, which will be organized by the Municipalities of Ate and San Isidro. There came Jefferson Farfan's uncle with several boxes and balls for the athletes, who received him in a great way.

After the emotional moment, the former defender told what he experienced and thanked the company that was part of this gesture of solidarity. “It is very special for me to come to my house, which is Lolo Fernández and to see the sincere joy of these children, and to bring him a present thanks to the real estate agency Ortiz,” he commented in an interview with the newspaper Trome.

Universitario de Deportes is the only institution in Peruvian football to have a futsal down team. Other national clubs are expected to join this inclusion initiative and also the support of various private companies so that these players, who seek to fill all fans with satisfaction and pride, continue to grow hand in hand with the sport.

The former footballer wore sneakers and balls for the squad. VIDEO: Odriozola band.

THE NOBLE GESTURE OF LUIS URRUTI

Social media is moving very fast and messages arrive earlier than expected. In this way, Luis Urruti learned that he is the idol of one of the footballer of the futsal team of people with down syndrome of Universitario de Deportes. For this reason, the Uruguayan striker prepared a surprise with the player.

The meeting took place on February 14. Luis Urruti left the concentration hotel of the 'creams' and Josué Risco, his sister and mother, waited outside. The footballer greeted everyone and gave a big hug with the also representative 'merengue', who brought a gift to the Uruguayan. Secondly, the 'charrúa' gave him a shirt of his autographed, of course number 11, the one Josué was waiting for so much.

The Uruguayan footballer will add his third season at Universitario de Deportes.

HISTORIC 'CREMA' TEAM

On December 16, it was revealed that the 'creams' historically became the first Peruvian club with a team for people with down syndrome in the sport of futsal. This “with the firm intention of promoting inclusion and values in sport”, as was read on its official website after the announcement.

The representatives started preseason work on January 4th and since then have been preparing for the next challenges. Some of them have worn the shirt of the Peruvian national team and have defended it in tournaments such as the Copa America of Futsal Down. It is important to note that, in addition to the main team, there is also a minors division and women's division.

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