Richard Ríos, Pedro Gonçalves, Eduardo Quaresma Rally Support for Vasco Sousa
Vasco Sousa, the FC Porto midfielder, received widespread support after returning to his club. His journey has drawn encouragement from both rival players and those within the sporting community. Notably, Richard Ríos from Benfica, along with Pedro Gonçalves and Eduardo Quaresma from Sporting, expressed their solidarity as Sousa continued his recovery.
Support from Rivals
The football community has united behind Vasco Sousa during his challenging recovery journey. Rival players from major clubs have put aside competition to send messages of encouragement. This reflects a remarkable solidarity that transcends traditional rivalries in Portuguese football.
- Richard Ríos – Benfica
- Pedro Gonçalves – Sporting
- Eduardo Quaresma – Sporting
Numerous other personalities from football and sports have also shown their support. Cláudio Ramos, Rodrigo Mora, and Diogo Dalot are among those who shared words of encouragement, highlighting the broader backing for Sousa during this tough time.
Recovery Journey
Vasco Sousa returned to CTFD Jorge Costa to begin his rehabilitation after suffering a severe injury. He fractured the fibula in his right leg while on loan at Moreirense. This incident occurred in December during a match against Benfica.
Health Complications
Following surgery at the Hospital da CUF, Sousa experienced a rare and serious health complication. These issues significantly impacted the surrounding muscle, raising concerns over the possibility of amputation in extreme cases.
Long Hospital Stay
Vasco’s recovery was lengthy and arduous. He spent 39 days hospitalized, including the Christmas and New Year holidays, undergoing 21 surgical procedures before finally being discharged. His journey is being followed closely by fans and fellow athletes.
His girlfriend, Joana Guise, shared an emotional account of Vasco’s struggles. In her touching message, she emphasized his resilience, referring to him affectionately as “Vasquinho.” Her words resonated widely on social media, attracting messages of support, including from Richard Ríos.
Inspiring Strength
Joana described Vasco’s daily battle as proof of genuine strength and determination. She noted, “This hero does not save the world. He saves himself every day while chasing his dream, becoming a living example of true strength.” This sentiment has been echoed by many as Vasco continues to push forward in his recovery.
