Bruno is a 12-year-old Barça fan who faces a serious illness that requires him to use an electric wheelchair. This past Carnival, he decided to dress up as “Xavi at a press conference”. With the help of his family, he created a costume using his wheelchair, complete with a table holding media microphones and even sponsor logos. This unique costume gained attention on social media, spreading widely and promoting a more inclusive Carnival. Thanks to the FC Barcelona Foundation and their “Ilusiones” project, which connects children with serious illnesses to their Barça heroes, Bruno was invited to visit the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper with his parents. There, he got to see the press room that inspired his costume. To his surprise, the Barcelona coach made a special appearance, creating a heartwarming moment filled with smiles, hugs, and shared Barça knowledge. It was an emotional and dream-come-true meeting for Bruno, with the full support of the Barça coach who was already familiar with his story. They spent a long time chatting, with Bruno posing questions to Xavi as if it were a real press conference. But the surprises didn’t stop there. The coach then took Bruno to the area of the Ciutat Esportiva where the first team trains, allowing him to meet his idols in person. Players like Robert Lewandowski, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Oriol Romeu, Joao Félix, Lamine Yamal, Marcos Alonso, Ferran Torres, Pau Cubarsí, Gavi, and Marc Guiu were all touched by Bruno’s positivity and determination. Bruno saw his big dream come true: meeting the Barça coach, Xavi Hernández, in person. This meeting is part of the Emotional Wellbeing program of the FC Barcelona Foundation, specifically the “Illusions” project, which aims to promote positive experiences for children affected by serious illnesses thanks to exclusive meetings with FC Barcelona players.Bruno has a strong passion for football, which has already taken him to make his debut as a player on a football team for individuals who use electric wheelchairs, PowerchairFC in Barcelona.
Bruno is a 12-year-old Barça fan who faces a serious illness that requires him to use an electric wheelchair. This past Carnival, he decided to dress up as “Xavi at a press conference”. With the help of his family, he created a costume using his wheelchair, complete with a table holding media microphones and even sponsor logos. This unique costume gained attention on social media, spreading widely and promoting a more inclusive Carnival.
Thanks to the FC Barcelona Foundation and their “Ilusiones” project, which connects children with serious illnesses to their Barça heroes, Bruno was invited to visit the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper with his parents. There, he got to see the press room that inspired his costume. To his surprise, the Barcelona coach made a special appearance, creating a heartwarming moment filled with smiles, hugs, and shared Barça knowledge.
It was an emotional and dream-come-true meeting for Bruno, with the full support of the Barça coach who was already familiar with his story. They spent a long time chatting, with Bruno posing questions to Xavi as if it were a real press conference. But the surprises didn’t stop there. The coach then took Bruno to the area of the Ciutat Esportiva where the first team trains, allowing him to meet his idols in person. Players like Robert Lewandowski, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Oriol Romeu, Joao Félix, Lamine Yamal, Marcos Alonso, Ferran Torres, Pau Cubarsí, Gavi, and Marc Guiu were all touched by Bruno’s positivity and determination.
Bruno saw his big dream come true: meeting the Barça coach, Xavi Hernández, in person. This meeting is part of the Emotional Wellbeing program of the FC Barcelona Foundation, specifically the “Illusions” project, which aims to promote positive experiences for children affected by serious illnesses thanks to exclusive meetings with FC Barcelona players.
Bruno has a strong passion for football, which has already taken him to make his debut as a player on a football team for individuals who use electric wheelchairs, PowerchairFC in Barcelona.
