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‘We’ll be his friend for free’: Young soccer players welcome boy with Down syndrome into their game

Nov 11, 2026
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A group of young soccer players welcomed a 9-year-old boy with Down syndrome to play in their game. The boy’s mom was so touched by their actions, that she took to social media to thank them. FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovas saw her post and helped reconnect the newfound friends.
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