Vinicius Jr invites Sudanese boy who lost legs to Madrid match

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has invited a 13-year-old Sudanese boy who lost his legs in a drone strike to attend a match and spend the day with him, according to a video message the BBC shared on Wednesday. Message sent through Real Madrid The boy, Zaher, lost his legs in a drone attack in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, in 2024 during the country’s ongoing civil war. In an earlier interview, he told the BBC that Vinicius was his favorite player and that he hoped to meet him one day. He dreams of playing football again. The broadcaster contacted the Brazilian international through Real Madrid. Vinicius responded with a personal video message, which the BBC shared on Instagram. “I was made aware of your story.