{
  "id": 2087161,
  "title": "Mohamed Salah reunites with young Liverpool fan as he targets Europa League lift with Trabzonspor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/mohamed-salah-reunites-with-young-liverpool-fan-as-he-targets-europa-2087161",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T03:02:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/20/mohamed-salah-reunites-with-young-liverpool-fan-as-he-targets-europa-league-lift-with-trabzonspor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mohamed Salah surprised a young Liverpool fan, Isaac Kearney, who has Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, during a visit to Trabzonspor's training ground. Kearney, who gained international attention in 2024 for his viral video singing Liverpool chants, was invited to Turkey to reunite with his idol. The footage shows Kearney presenting gifts to Salah, including a jet-themed plate and a new Salah Trabzonspor jersey, before being introduced to the Egyptian star's new teammates. Salah, 34, started on the bench for Trabzonspor's season opener against Kasimpasa before being substituted in the second half. Despite his efforts, Trabzonspor drew 1-1 with Kasimpasa. Trabzonspor, who signed Salah on a free transfer after his tenure at Liverpool, faces Hungary's Ferencvaros in the first leg of a Europa League play-off. Salah, known for his appearances in the UEFA Champions League, has made 37 appearances in the Europa League for various clubs, scoring 10 goals and providing 10 assists. Club president Ertugrul Dogan praised Salah's impact on the team and the local community.",
  "summary": "Mohamed Salah was reunited with a young Liverpool fan after his new club, Trabzonspor, flew the boy and his family out for a surprise visit. Isaac Kearney, who has Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, made headlines in 2024 when videos of him playing a toy guitar and singing Liverpool chants went viral. He was invited to Melwood to watch Salah and his Liverpool teammates train and…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Mohamed Salah reunites with young Liverpool fan as he targets Europa League lift with Trabzonspor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/mohamed-salah-reunites-with-young-liverpool-fan-as-he-targets-europa",
        "published": "2026-08-20T03:02:34.000Z"
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  "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."
}