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Manchester United's young talent Rhys Bennett has been given compassionate leave following the heartbreaking death of his dad.
Bennett revealed the tragic news of his dad's passing on social media. United are providing pastoral support to Bennett and have sanctioned compassionate leave, according to the Manchester Evening News.
In a poignant Instagram post accompanied by photos of his father, Bennett penned: "Dad, I never thought I'd have to write this so soon, over the weekend I found out that he'd took his own life.
"Broken, devastated, just don't want to believe it's real but the sad reality is that it is, from driving me here, there and everywhere as a kid to watching me fulfil my dream of becoming a professional footballer.
"I love you in this life and the

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