PAUL POGBA CELEBRATES YOUNG JUVE PLAYER WHO BEAT CANCER AS HE PLAYS HIS FIRST GAME FOR AT 15
Paul Pogba used his Instagram account to congratulate Bryan Dodien, a young footballer he met three years ago, who beat cancer to play his first game for Juveās U15s.
The Manchester United midfielder had supported Bryan during his time in Turin prior to his Ā£89m move to the Premier League in 2016.
The World Cup winner displayed a message underneath his shirt during a Juventus v Torino in 2015 which read: āBryan I am with youā.
After the game against, Pogba revealed he had made a promise to the young boy: āI told him that I would dedicate a goal (to him) I will always be close to him and I will never leave him.
Pogba invited Bryan into the dressing room in Turin after beating Sampdoria to lift the title in 2016, posting the picture on social media that eveningāBryan is an 11-year-old who loves Juve, he has cancer, and I told him Iād score this goal for him.ā
Whilst playing in Turin, the Frenchman continued to try and help where he could and keep Bryan in high spirits as he began treatment.
After the season concluded, in a win against Sampdoria, Pogba invited his young friend into the playerās dressing room to celebrate with the rest of the squad as Juventus had won a fifth consecutive Serie A title.
Three years later, Pogba informed his 31 million followers about Bryanās success in beating his condition.
Captioned at the bottom of the pictures Pogba said: āWhat a blessing that Bryan beat cancer and today played his first game with Juve U15.
āSo proud of you my friend, merci for being an inspiration to me and so many others. Hope to see you soon!ā
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