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Vinicius Junior invites Sudanese boy to watch Real Madrid match

Updated 13:43 WAT, · first published 11 Nov 2026, 13:43 WAT · 3 outlets reporting

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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior invited a 13-year-old Sudanese boy to Spain to watch a football match, Punch reported. The boy lost both legs in a drone strike, The Sun said. Vinicius sent a personal video message to the teenager, according to The Eagle Online. In the message, he encouraged the boy to remain strong and continue pursuing his dreams, The Eagle Online added.

What we know

  • Vinicius Junior invited a 13-year-old Sudanese boy to Spain.
  • The boy lost both legs in a drone strike.
  • The invitation was sent via a personal video message.
  • The boy is to watch a football match with Vinicius.
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Sources

  1. Viní Jr invites Sudanese boy who lost both legs to Spain – Punch,
  2. Vinícius invites war-injured Sudanese teenager to Real Madrid – The Sun,
  3. Vinícius invites Sudanese boy who lost both legs to watch Real Madrid – The Eagle Online,

Updates

  • – Story published - 3 outlets

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