A Palmeiras challenge has gone viral in Brazil, where fans try to score a goal to win prizes, but first they must face the club’s mascots, who take the challenge very seriously.
The stars are Periquito, the club’s traditional parrot, and Gobatto, Palmeiras’ famous green pig. Videos circulating on social media show them diving to the ground, blocking shots, and even bumping into fans to prevent goals.
The scene has caused a sensation because the mascots defend as if they were playing in a final. Forget prizes; the mascots risk their lives against every fan.
You can see the video of the moment here: