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Orlaith Clinton

Co Antrim teen's dream come true after meeting Liverpool FC legends

This is the heartwarming moment a young Northern Ireland man's dreams came true - meeting the Liverpool FC team.

Liam McCallum's life changed in 2017 when he was hit by a car while playing football. The Liscolman teenager was left unable to walk or talk after the tragic incident.

Last week, through Make-A-Wish, Liam, 16, and his parents travelled to meet his sporting heroes at Liverpool Football Club. Although he cannot speak, his house is taken over by his shouts and screams when he sees Jurgen Klopp on TV on game day.

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Speaking to Belfast Live, Natasha said: "Liam is unfortunately going to be wheelchair bound because of the damage, he will be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He can't talk but he communicates with his hands and his smile says it all when he sees everybody. He is such a pleasant boy.

"As soon as he found out about his Liverpool trip, his wee face lit up. He can make noises, and he let a yell out of him. He just loves Klopp, loves him. He also loves Van Djik and Salah, they are his top players.

"When we told him that it was happening, it brought tears to our eyes, because he still has that love for his team and for football. That was his dream.

"Now this has been around five years in the making, the Make-A-Wish. It is very exciting for us all. I must admit, Liverpool Football Club has been fantastic since the accident. They have sent Liam so many signed tops and other things. We can't thank them enough."

Natasha said their experience was something that they'll never be able to explain.

"I was so emotional seeing Liam getting excited meeting the players," she added.

"But meeting Klopp was another story. Liam tried to get out of his chair with excitement and Klopp was just amazing. He spent 10/15mins talking to Liam and got emotional when we told him what happened to him. There were tears in his eyes.

"Liam got so many autographs and photos with players and even got signed gloves from the goal keeper. Then we got to watch them train for 20 minutes. It was amazing. A day that will never be forgotten. Liam's dream came true. Thanks to Liverpool Football Club and Make-A-Wish."

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