Maguire meets football lover River Rhodes
Manchester United club captain Harry Maguire had the “absolute pleasure” of spending time with a brave little boy, River Rhodes, on Thursday evening.
Jesse Lingard and Jadon Sancho both gave their match-worn shirts to River on the night, and he also posed for pictures with the entire squad. Cristiano Ronaldo went on to share his pic on social media and proud dad Ryan admitted the family cried tears of joy when they saw the post online.
Inspired by River’s ongoing bravery and courage, family man Maguire took time out from his preparations for Leeds away by visiting River again on Thursday night.
Maguire shared a video of their time together on Twitter and wrote: “Absolute pleasure to meet this legend today. A great chat and even better kickabout. Thanks River. Stay strong!”
On social media, River’s father Ryan said: “We just want to thank you all for today, Harry and his family are really, really nice, caring and loving people. They have gone over and beyond for River.”
Earlier this month, Cristiano shared a photo of his meeting with River to his followers and wrote an emotional caption about the experience.
“Children are and will always be the best thing the world has to offer, and we must protect them at all costs. Supporters are and will always be the best in football, and we must respect everything they face and endure for their clubs.”
Jesse also posted this on social media: “Pleasure to meet you River, you’re an inspirational young man battling cancer and winning. Stay strong and keep fighting.”
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MAKING EVERY DAY POSITIVE
The way that River is handling his treatment and staying upbeat is a lesson for everybody on how to tackle adversity. And the young football lover has inspired plenty of big names in recent weeks.
Here are just some of the famous faces who have had the honour of meeting him…
River has a poorly mate he meet thru treatment , Macauley his name , Macauley is a big Man City fan , so River wanted @JackGrealish to send his mate a hello message , @JackGrealish is a gentleman .. 🙌🙏🙌🙌⚽️⚽️❤️ we keep spreading the love of football pic.twitter.com/TeToNlvW6P
— Riverthechamp RR7 (@Riverthechamp) February 17, 2022
Hello @NathanAke lad , was fun meeting you today ,,. See you again soon mate 🙌🙏❤️🙌🙏❤️⚽️⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/jfxTu1RK8z
— Riverthechamp RR7 (@Riverthechamp) February 17, 2022
Another friend I meet today @JohnTerry26 .. thanks for the hug and chat mate , hopefully see you again soon .. pic.twitter.com/yp6Z2YMyc1
— Riverthechamp RR7 (@Riverthechamp) February 17, 2022
The one and only @RyanRho12220439 having a bite to eat with @GNev2, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes at @cafefootballuk!
— RØBBIE (@RobbieMeakin) February 16, 2022
What a fantastic day for the champ!
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