Ronaldo sends message to Danny Hodgson as footballer remains in coma
The Perth-based player has been left critically injured after an alleged unprovoked attack.
Danny Hodgson
was admitted to Royal Perth Hospital after an alleged unprovoked attack on September 4. The 26-year-old, who plays for
ECU Joondalupin the National Premier Leagues Western Australia, was placed in an induced coma after undergoing emergency surgery.
Cristiano Ronaldo sent a personal video message to the injured footballer, wishing him a speedy recovery.
“Hi Danny, I just hear about your history, I hope you get well soon,”
said the Portugal international.
“I invite you to come to one of [our] games in Manchester, so get well soon my friend. Take care.”
Ronaldo's team-mate
Dean Henderson
, who has played alongside Hodgson at Carlisle United, also reached out to the injured player.
“Stay strong, stay in there, you’ll get through this, I promise,”
he said
. “I know how hard you are and you’ll be fine.
“I can’t wait to get you over to a [Manchester United] game and meet the boys. I’ve told them all about you and we’re all in your corner ... we just wish you all the very best.”
Hodgson is staying in ICU in a stable condition, while ECU Joondalup is organizing a fundraiser for his hospital expenses. Premier League champions Manchester City also sent their message of support to Hodgson earlier today.
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