Absolutely nobody was more upset over Robbie Keane's most recent injury than young LA Galaxy supporter Xyla.
The three-year-old was left distraught after learning that her favourite player would be ruled out for the next month with a knee injury.
A video went viral last week of adorable, young Xyla breaking down in tears when she learned that Keane would not be playing for the Galaxy games that she was going to.
"Can we see him?" Xyla asked her mother.
Well luckily for Xyla, the Republic of Ireland captain is an absolute class act and took the time to surprise his biggest fan at the StubHub Center.
"You made me sad in that video message," Keane said. "But I'll be back soon."
Keane then posed for photographs, gave presents and got the life hugged out of him in a truly touching video.
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