{
  "id": 19429591,
  "title": "Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr sends surprise message to boy who lost his legs in Sudan’s war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/real-madrids-vinicius-jr-sends-surprise-message-to-boy-who-lost-his",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T00:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/real-madrids-vinicius-jr-sends-surprise-message-to-boy-who-lost-his-legs-in-sudans-war/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 13-year-old boy named Zaher, who lost both legs in a drone strike during Sudan’s ongoing war, has received an unexpected boost to his spirits. In Cairo, a city now his home, Zaher, once timid and withdrawn, is now confident, engaging, and eager to play football once more. This transformation was made possible by the efforts of Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior, who sent Zaher a personalized video message in Arabic, wishing him well and inviting him to attend a Real Madrid match together. Zaher’s resilience and newfound hope have been documented over the past year, as he underwent surgery, rehabilitation, and therapy to regain his ability to walk and play football again. Zaher’s story touched hearts globally, inspiring an online campaign that raised £45,000 to fund his medical care. His mother, Habibah, feels supported by the world cheering on Zaher’s success.",
  "summary": "In a dark room in Cairo, a 13-year-old boy looks up at a television screen, barely blinking.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Real Madrid: Cucurella opens up on Lamine Yamal battle after El Clasico",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/real-madrid-cucurella-opens-up-on-lamine-yamal-battle-after-el-clasico",
        "published": "2026-11-10T20:10:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}