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Everton star Seamus Coleman makes second incredible donation to Liverpool fan Sean Cox fund

Everton star Seamus Coleman has made a second incredible donation to Liverpool fan Sean Cox.

The Blues defender made a €5,000 contribution to a GoFundMe page set up to aid the Reds supporter's rehabilitation in October.

And, on Monday, the Republic of Ireland international made another donation of the same amount - helping the page reach a massive total of €1,013,830 raised so far.

Sean suffered life-changing brain injuries back in April when he was attacked outside Anfield ahead of  Liverpool 's Champions League semi-final with Roma.

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fundraising page  was set up to help with the Irish Reds fan's rehabilitation and he is currently undergoing a programme in Dun Laoghaire which requires ongoing and long-term intensive care and support.

Despite already donating a hefty sum of money to help Sean's cause, the Everton defender has explained why he has made another contribution.

Coleman commented on the fundraising page saying: "I have just met Sean’s lovely wife Martina and just really wanted to help again and hopefully by doing so will keep raising awareness for Sean and his family. Best wishes."

Sean's wife Martina said her husband would need care for the rest of his life after the incident.

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"Our life has been turned upside down by what has happened to Sean,” she explained.

"There is no sign of Sean being able to return home any time soon and even with extensive specialist rehabilitation efforts, which will take years, he will require care for the rest of his life.”

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