This summer, the Lisbon "Sporting" team shook hands with a football talent from Indonesia, Martunis.
At first glance, it may seem like an unremarkable transfer, but the 17-year-old's story is worth paying attention to.
In 2004, when his homeland was hit by devastating tsunami waves and 230,000 people were killed in 14 countries, Martunis managed to survive the battle with death.
The child, who lost his mother and two sisters, regained consciousness in a remote location and managed to survive for three weeks by eating randomly found food.
Rescued by rescuers, he became known in Portugal, as he wore the national team jersey of this country with the name of Manuel Rui Costa.
The former "Man Utd" player Cristiano Ronaldo also paid attention to the unfortunate boy, donating money for a new home for the child.
The football star became friends with Martunis and never missed the opportunity to chat, like this week before the Portugal national team training.
@Sporting_CP great Sporting pride to be part of this club
