Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo has made a touching gesture to a supporter who tragically misplaced his father final week.
United fan Daniel Killeen misplaced his father Vincent on Sunday after a battle with most cancers. Writing on social media, he defined the 2 had watched one remaining United sport collectively from his hospital mattress as Erik ten Hag’s aspect secured a dramatic 4-3 win over Wolves final Thursday with Mainoo scoring the last-gasp winner.
‘I had by no means willed United to attain greater than that second after which Kobbie Mainoo steps up with a tremendous winner,’ Daniel wrote. ‘Seeing Dad’s arm within the air, a smile on his face and declaring “that’s why you watch United.”
‘I do know soccer must be about profitable trophies, however you’ll by no means rating a extra essential aim for our household Kobbie. You might be already a hero in our family and also you at the moment are my seven-year-old’s favorite participant.
‘Thanks for a really good and particular second. I’m certain your profession will convey lots of them.’
Daniel’s social media submit went viral with former United defender Rio Ferdinand promising to move his message onto the membership.
On Tuesday night time, Mainoo reached out to the Killeen household, providing his condolences and welcoming them to observe a sport at Previous Trafford.
In a heart-warming video, the 18-year-old stated: ‘Hello Daniel, Kobbie right here. I noticed your message on Twitter and was actually touched by your story.
‘I’m actually sorry in regards to the passing of your father. I’m glad you could possibly share such a particular second collectively, and I may play a small half in that.
‘I needed to ask you and your son to a sport quickly at Previous Trafford. So we’ll get in contact and get the whole lot sorted.
‘Keep robust and I’ll see you quickly.’
Mainoo has loved a exceptional rise since breaking into the first-team underneath Erik ten Hag in October, having recovered from an ankle damage suffered in the summertime.
{The teenager} is already considered an essential first-team participant, scoring his first aim for the membership within the FA Cup victory over Newport County earlier than hitting the goal in United’s subsequent sport with a sensational solo effort towards Wolves.
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