Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal

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Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.

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Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal
Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.

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Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal

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