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Footballer left in floods of tears after receiving good news during Sporting Lisbon vs Vitoria

Essugo was overwhelmed after the final whistle [photo courtesy]

Wonderkid midfielder Dario Essugo on Saturday night broke down in floods of tears after making his Sporting Lisbon debut.

The young footballer, who turned 16 on March 14, replaced club legend Joao Mario in the 84th minute against Vitoria de Guimaraes to become the club’s youngest ever player at just 16 years and six days.

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