Manchester United stars Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David de Gea meet 11-year-old fan Samuel, who suffers from cerebral palsy but plays as GOALKEEPER for his school team
THIS is the heartwarming moment a young disabled Manchester United fan met his Old Trafford heroes – and even bagged himself David de Gea’s gloves!
Eleven-year-old Samuel suffers from cerebral palsy and attends Manchester Creative and Media Academy in Blackley, a partner school of Manchester United Foundation.
Samuel, who suffers from cerebral palsy, met his hero David de Gea, and even bagged his glovesSamuel then met his other favourite players Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the training centre
But Samuel does not let his disability get in his way, and incredibly despite not being able to walk unaided, he plays in goal for his Year Seven team.
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He was nominated by his Foundation coach to receive a series of surprises as a result of his dedication and positive attitude.
Samuel also met Bastian Schweinsteiger, who always seems to have a smile on his faceMidfielder Michael Carrick was also delighted to meet the inspirational Samuel
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In the emotional video, Samuel said: "Going to the training ground was the best day of my life.
“De Gea gave me his actual gloves, which was better than anything I have ever got.
“Having cerebral palsy is very hard, and playing football is a bit difficult but I don’t really take that as a big issue, I just get on with it.
“United show good emotions that they can keep going no matter what.
"So that’s what I say to myself: ‘Never, never, never give up.’ I’m in a wheelchair and I never give up. I don't even care I'm in a wheelchair.
"Just try. Try your hardest.”
Samuel is unable to walk unaided, but doesn't let that stop him from playing footballSamuel also met with Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford on his special day
While meeting de Gea was obviously the highlight for the aspiring keeper, Samuel also met with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba, the latter who leaned in for a hug.
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