‘Stay strong’: Football stars rally round Thai cave boys

Football stars urged the Thai team trapped in a cave to "stay strong" as messages of support and concern poured in for the 12 boys and their coach. Players from Brazil legend Ronaldo to England's John Stones said they were closely following attempts to rescue the team, whose ordeal coincides with the World Cup in Russia. Many fans on social media said the boys deserved the World Cup trophy for their bravery after spending two weeks trapped in darkness underground. "It is terrible news and the world of football hopes that someone can find a way to take these kids out of there," said Ronaldo at a FIFA media event, according to CNN. The Wild Boars team, aged 11-16, became ...

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