Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr has sent a surprise message to a young Sudanese boy who lost both legs during the ongoing war in Sudan, in a gesture that has drawn attention to the human cost of the conflict.
The Brazilian football star reached out to the boy in a message shared by BBC News Africa, offering him encouragement amid the difficult circumstances he has faced.
The gesture highlights how football personalities can use their global platforms to connect with people affected by humanitarian crises.
Sudan has been engulfed in war since April 2023, when fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The conflict has caused widespread displacement, civilian deaths and severe disruption to essential services, leaving millions in need of humanitarian assistance.
