Newcastle star Joelinton holds his balloon-filled baby gender reveal on the St James’ Park pitch with wife and two kids
JOELINTON went from Toon main man to balloon game fan with a spectacular gender reveal at St James’ Park.
The crowd favourite endeared himself to Newcastle supporters even more by choosing the cherished turf for his own personal big moment.
Joelinton[/caption] Joelinton[/caption]The Brazilian, partner Thays Gondim and their two children waited on the halfway line – gazing at a goal covered in pink and blue balloons.
Joelinton then booted a ball in the air – the signal for launching a mass of blue flares and streamers.
His family reacted with wild excitement – leaping around and sharing hugs.
They then spoke to the camera about their new boy joy.
It’s also a thrilling time for Joelinton in his more normal role on the pitch.
His form took off after manager Eddie Howe moved him back from a striking role last season.
And he’s maintained that dynamism this term for a Saudi-backed Newcastle side who sit fourth in the Premier League.
Now Brazil are monitoring Joelinton ever closer, with a first international call-up likely.
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First, though, the South Americans must find a successor to Tite.
The manager stepped down after six years in charge following Brazil’s World Cup quarter-final exit against Croatia.
Real Madrid chief Carlo Ancelotti, as well as ex-Spain and Barcelona boss Luis Enrique, are among names mentioned as possible contenders.
For Joelinton, then, it’s a momentous year – as he awaits his third child and hopes for Champions League football and his first cap.
Joelinton, seen shielding the ball from Declan rice, saw Newcastle held 1-1 at home by West ham on Saturday[/caption]