Inter’s Thiago Maia receives the title of Citizen of Porto Alegre for his exploits in the floods

Thiago Maia was honored by the Porto Alegre City Council on Friday night (14th). steering wheel intel He was awarded the honorary title of Citizen of Porto Alegre in recognition of his active involvement in rescuing stranded residents during the May 2024 floods.

At the ceremony, the athlete emphasized the symbolic weight of this honor, saying he shares this recognition with the volunteers who also worked during the environmental tragedy that struck Rio Grande do Sul.

“I am very happy with the honor of being from Porto Alegre. For me it is a source of great pride. I never imagined such an honor. I represent all civilians and volunteers, because this is not only mine, but also everyone who has helped us at home and abroad,” said the midfielder.

“Feel represented. It was a very difficult time for everyone and I hope something like this never happens again. There is a man here with a good heart who can be trusted in everything,” he added.

Thiago Maia carries an elderly woman on his back in a flood of RS!

He’s a wonderful human being! ? pic.twitter.com/VvC00Q8sVk

— UrubuTT (@UrubuTT_) May 9, 2024

Thiago Maia’s performance became famous throughout the country at that time. Players participated in rescues, helped remove people and animals, walked between flooded houses, climbed walls, and even appeared in videos helping teams and residents.

This is not the first honor the player has received. In December last year, the organization received FIFA’s Fair Play Award for Best Event in recognition of its efforts to support the state’s climate crisis.