When injury ended Martin Boyle’s World Cup dream he was sent vile messages from trolls who hoped he would NEVER play again.
The Hibs winger was cruelly ruled out of Qatar 2022 in November after rupturing his cruciate ligament in a league game against St Mirren.
Despite being named in the Socceroos squad for the tournament, Boyle was pulled out on the eve of their opening game against France.
It was a crushing blow for the 29-year-old whose spirits were lifted by best wishes and messages of support from within the game.
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