Robbie Keane issues appeal to help celebrate superfan’s birthday in lockdown

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Robbie Keane took to Instagram to ask his followers to help him make Philip Walsh’s 27th birthday as incredible possible. The professional footballer posed with his fan, who has Down’s Syndrome, as he asked fans to help make his day special.

Robbie told fans that Philip lost his father just six weeks ago and his mother is currently undergoing chemotherapy. A post shared by Robert Keane (@robbiekeane) on May 21, 2020 at 9:05am PDT He shared a lengthy post on Instagram, with the caption: ‘Philip Walsh who loves Sport & especially wrestling has Down’s Syndrome and is turning 27 on the 23rd May.’ ‘This is a tough time for him as his dad died suddenly 6 weeks ago and his Mum is going through chemotherapy.’ He continued: ‘Philip has been reading