He cannot see, but that does not bar him from enjoying football.
Nickollas Grecco, a long term fan of Brazilian club Palmeiras, rarely misses their matches, in spite of his visual impairment.
Her mother Sylvia Grecco, a long-time fan of the club, has since taken it upon herself to commentate the matches, just so that Nicko feels part of the action during these matches.
Yesterday, in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup between Palmeiras and Al Ahly, World Governing Body FIFA offered Nicko and her mother a front-row seat in the VVIP supporters' booth.
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It ended well for them as Palmeiras picked up a 2-0 win to qualify for the final, to be played this weekend against either English Side Chelsea or Al-Hilal.
“At first, I used to take Nicko to the stadium with a radio and headsets, but I felt that he was just sitting there without really knowing what was going on,” Nicko’s mother, Sylvia, opened up on their experiences.
“I started narrating all the plays for him. Ever since then, I’m his narrator,” she added.
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“He is transformed. He feels at ease. He stands up, cheers and jumps. Those moments are the best in the world,” Sylvia went on.
Nicko and her mother were, in 2019, also recognized by FIFA, receiving the FIFA Fan Award.
Palmeiras, in the meantime, won the Copa Libertadores in 2021, gaining qualification for the Club World Cup.
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