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Blind boy is Lionel Messi superfan and cheers on his hero at the World Cup

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This is the tear-shedding moment when a young blind Messi superfan, 12-year-old Sebastian Filoramo listens to Argentina vs Mexico on Saturday (November 26) while holding his dad, Manuel Nuñez.

Sebastian is a Messi superfan and listens to every match, as he lost his vision at only seven months old.

Hearing his favorite team win after Messi scores a brilliant strike outside the box, he cheers with joy.

"Sebastian is blind, he was born able to see for seven months but, due to the large amount of oxygen that was placed on him, his retinas burned. He and his family love Messi and were excited for the win. Sebastian yells "MESSI WON! I KNEW IT!" said his beaming dad Manuel.

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