No one was with this fan that night. No friends, no family, just his dog lying beside him while Paraguay was playing for qualification against Germany in the World Cup.
1-1 in the 90 minutes. After so much struggle and suffering, the agony of penalties, that torture Guaraní fans know well. Such a cruel moment since it knows nothing of merit.
And when the decisive goal came, there was no hug from friends or shared shouts with family: there was a jump, arms raised, and his dog right there, receiving the most sincere celebration there is.
The video was recorded forever: a man and his four-legged companion celebrating a historic victory together. The purest joy doesn’t need crowds, just someone faithful by your side.