Young United fan who 'begged to die' due to agonizing skin condition has 'best day of his life' at first game

A 12-year-old boy whose devastating skin condition left him 'begging to die' managed to live out his dream of watching Manchester United thanks to life changing therapy. Morgan Bishop, 12, spent his younger years suffering from numerous conditions, including chronic eczema and nephrotic syndrome which left him bed bound and unable to walk.

Morgan was given a second chance at life after his parents Dana and Paul Bishop set up a GoFundMe page to send him to a world-renowned hydrotherapy skin centre in southern France back in 2016. The family managed to raise £40,000 and Morgan underwent water therapy that has since improved his health.

This year Morgan enjoyed his first live football match, watching his favourite team, Manchester United, beat Norwich. The little lad had 'the best day of his life', meeting players Jadon Sancho and Juan Mata and even being gifted goalkeeper David de Gea's football shirt at the end of the match.

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Morgan's mum, children's relaxation and well-being coach Dana, 43, who lives in Tadworth, Surrey, with her husband, personal trainer Paul, 50, Morgan and his brother Jenson, eight, said: "Being able to have this special day meant so much to all of us. Football is Morgan's passion and helps distract him from his sore skin.

"Manchester United hadn't had a very good season but we were very lucky as they won 3-2. Morgan was very excited as he witness Ronaldo scoring a hat trick! He met Jadon Sancho and Juan Mata after the match as well.

"He got to get photos with both of them and Sancho also signed the back of his and his brother's shirts. The whole day at Old Trafford was really special as Morgan spends a lot of time very itchy so it was amazing