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Vinícius Jr sends message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparks appeal

Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.

Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr sends surprise message to boy who lost his legs in Sudan's war
Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr sends surprise message to boy who lost his legs in Sudan's war — image via BBC News World — Credit: Storywire

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Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.

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