Football: Corentin Tolisso dedicates his goal to a child with Down's syndrome

Corentin Tolisso has not forgotten his promise to Paul, 12 years old. After his goal against Chelsea (4-1), Saturday August 8 in the Champions League, the French celebrated with a gesture that he explained on social networks. A gesture in Makaton, a simplified sign language, which means "Victory is for you", decided by Paul, carrier of Down's syndrome 21. "A promise is a promise, detailed the player on Twitter, to win for you, Paul and all the handicapped children with whom I was able to speak. "

This is the story of my little Paul 🙌🏾Win for you ... for you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zrMn2mdjq2

A wink applauded on Twitter by Sophie Cluzel, Secretary of State for People with Disabilities: "Bravo Corentin Tolisso for your goal but above all for having made children with disabilities dream during confinement"

Bravo @CorentinTolisso for your goal but above all for making children in a situation of #Handicap pdt Confinement dream 👏 https://t.co/gohHAa8W1Q

The world champion was able to discuss with Paul, through his engagement with the “Tous mobilés” platform, which supports families with a disabled child. During confinement, Corentin Tolisso, whose mother was director of specialized establishments near Lyon, took part in videoconferences to exchange with these families.

Paul's father had reacted to France Football last April: “It created dreams for him, he thinks about it all the time. When he hung up, he figured he had a new boyfriend. Stuff like that makes him want to live. "After this beautiful celebration and a victory for Bayern against Chelsea, the former Lyonnais and his teammates will meet FC Barcelona, ​​during the Final 8 in Lisbon, this Friday.