FLUIMINENSE STRIKER FRED was idolised in his homeland even before scoring two goals against Spain in the Confederations Cup final last week.
Since then, however, his status has risen to new heights. His club faced Botafogo in the Campeonato Brasileiro last night and although it was Clarence Seedorf who thumped in the winner, a Flu fan ran onto the pitch to pay tribute to Fred… by kissing his boots.
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(h/t: Jamie Lindsay)