Ruben Dias gives VIP treatment to cancer patients with incredible Man City gesture

Ruben Dias invited patients from The Christie to enjoy Manchester City's opening home game of the season from his private box.

The Portugal defender treated people from the Manchester hospital specialising in cancer treatment, allowing them to watch Pep Guardiola's side in action from one of the best spots in the stadium. It is the second time that Dias has linked up with The Christie to make such a gesture, and his offer was gratefully taken up by a handful of young adults and their loved ones.

Since being diagnosed with Stage 3B ovarian cancer in May 2021, 23-year-old Phoebe Usher has had multiple surgeries including a full hysterectomy and then got sepsis while she was undergoing chemotherapy treatment at the end of last year. She has recovered since and was able to watch the game with her boyfriend.

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"I had chemotherapy from October 4 to January 31, 2022 which I lost all my hair from and unfortunately got sepsis, which I became anaemic from and was a very close call," said Phoebe. "I am so grateful to be able to tell the tale!

"I then received the news that I am tumour-free on scans which was such a relief. I also started a new job in a GP practice at the start of June 2022.

"Me and my boyfriend are big City fans and have gone to many games together. He has a huge City flag up in his room and a picture of all of City's previous football shirts in the past years. His dad and brother are also avid fans, and went to the game on Saturday too with tickets they bought themselves.

"We are so grateful for these amazing tickets and it was definitely one I will remember."

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