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Villa fan's tears after stewards took banner - but it worked out well in the end

A young Aston Villa fan was left crying his eyes out after his beautifully crafted handmade banner asking for star player Moussa Diaby’s shirt was confiscated. 

27 October 2023 · 22:50 UTC

During an Aston Villa away match, a young fan's handmade banner requesting star player Moussa Diaby's shirt was confiscated by stewards due to a Dutch football rule against such signs. The boy was visibly upset as the banner was thrown away.

However, after the match, Diaby made the fan's day by inviting him to the pitchside and giving him his shirt. Aston Villa shared a heartwarming video of the gesture, which received widespread praise. Fans questioned why stewards discarded the banner, and many commended the club and Diaby for their classy response.