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Watch: Vinícius Jr's surprise message to boy who received prosthetic legs after Sudan drone strike

Watch: Vinícius Jr's surprise message to boy who received prosthetic legs after Sudan drone strike

Summary

Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior sent a video message to 13-year-old Zaher, who lost both legs in a drone strike in Khartoum, Sudan. Vinícius praised his courage and invited him to spend a day together at a Real Madrid game; Zaher has since received prosthetic legs and returned to Sudan after treatment in Cairo.

Key Facts

  • Zaher lost both legs in a drone strike in Khartoum.
  • The conflict between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces continues in the country.
  • Zaher said in 2025 that he dreamed of walking and playing football again.
  • Viewers helped raise money for Zaher’s treatment in Cairo.
  • His treatment included prosthetic legs, surgery, physiotherapy and psychological support.
  • Vinícius Júnior praised Zaher in a video and invited him to a Real Madrid game.
  • Zaher returned to Sudan and said Vinícius’s message left him feeling uplifted.
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