Vinícius Jr's surprise message to boy who received prosthetic legs after Sudan drone strike
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.
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, BBC News reported.
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- Sudan · Africa
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- Vinícius Jr, Real Madrid, Zaher, Khartoum
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