Vinicius invites sudanese boy who lost his legs to Real Madrid match & sends encouraging video

Vinicius invited a Sudanese teenager who lost both legs in a drone attack to watch a Real Madrid match. The Brazilian star also sent him a video of encouragement, hoping he could play football again.

"Which team do you support?" In 2025, 13-year-old Sudanese boy Zaher didn't hesitate when asked this question: "Real Madrid." Two years ago, he lost both legs in a drone attack in Khartoum. Who is his favorite player? "Vinicius." This is like many young Real Madrid fans who have seen the forward shine in the Champions League.

To undergo surgery, the Sudanese teenager later traveled to Cairo, the capital of Egypt. He therefore dreamed of one day playing football again and meeting his idol. A year after this report from the British media aired, the 26-year-old player sent him a video. "I heard your story. I know how difficult the past few months have been for you," the Brazilian winger began. "You are a hardworking black young man. I hope you can make the most of your prosthetics, play football again, and find joy. You deserve all of it."

"We can spend a whole day together"

Vinicius also invited him to the Spanish capital, offering a special gift. "I would love for you to come and watch a Real Madrid match live. We can spend a whole day together," he promised Zaher. Subsequently, the teenager put on a Real Madrid jersey and responded, "Please tell him I love him, his message has given me new hope."

Zaher's moving story has spread beyond Sudan, garnering widespread support from people around the world. After he lost his legs, a fundraiser was launched to help cover all his medical expenses, ultimately raising nearly $60,000. He hopes to get a visa one day to visit his hero.