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Who is football fan River Rhodes and why has he had radiotherapy?
RIVER RHODES has become a footballing hero in recent weeks, after the brave boy was filmed having a kickabout with Harry Maguire.
River, 7, is fighting cancer.
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He spent time in Manchester to receive treatment, and touched the hearts of Manchester United stars and football fans worldwide alike.
Who is River Rhodes?
River comes from a family of Wolves fans from the Midlands and is being hailed as an inspiration for his fighting spirit.
He recently met Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, who dedicated a goal to River against Leeds, but has also met Cristiano Ronaldo and Jack Grealish - both of whom were touched by his story.
He has earnt plaudits across the footballing world, with tributes pouring out online in support of the 'little legend':