Who is the Portuguese boy who symbolizes empathy in the Literature topic?

Mathis's beautiful actions at Euro 2016 received praise from everyone. It is a testament to the empathy and compassion mentioned in the 2017 National High School Literature exam.

The 2017 National High School Literature Exam mentioned the Portuguese boy at the Euro 2016 season.

This morning (June 22), candidates completed the 2017 National High School Literature exam. In addition to finding the answer to the main question related to the poem Dat Nuoc (Nguyen Khoa Diem), the social discussion question about empathy (excerpt from the work Good, Evil and Smartphone - author Dang Hoang Giang) also attracted many people's attention.

To illustrate empathy, the author mentioned the story of a Portuguese boy comforting a French fan during the Euro 2016 season. A year ago, this beautiful moment touched millions of hearts, especially those of football fans.

Specifically, when the Euro 2016 final in France ended, many fans were moved to tears by the home team’s defeat. At that moment, a young boy carrying a Portuguese flag approached, held the French fans’ hands, and said words of comfort. Immediately after, the tall man bent down to hug and kiss the child.

The clip quickly went viral on social media and was hailed as one of the greatest moments in football. Many people praised the boy’s actions and warmth.

The main character in the video is Mathis, 10 years old, living in France. Mathis' mother is Portuguese, so he supports this team.

Mathis' actions are a testament to the empathy and compassion that the Literature topic mentioned. Photo: Leparisien.

In an interview with BFM TV, the 10-year-old boy said: "While the fans were preparing to celebrate, I accidentally saw someone crying. This made me feel sorry for him, I understood his sadness and decided to comfort him a little."

With this beautiful action, Mathis was nominated for the Laureus Best Sporting Moment Award. In the clip, the boy expressed his admiration for player Cristiano Ronaldo and wanted his idol to vote for him.

Mathis is a fan of football star Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: JB Dos Ramos.

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