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Manchester United star Juan Mata surprises kids with gifts on Christmas

Manchester United star Juan Mata took some time out on Christmas day to spread some festive cheer among kids in the city.

The Spanish winger visited two centres, the Wood Street Mission and the Zion Community Centre, to deliver gifts to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

And it wasn't all soft toys and boardgames, as the 28-year-old gave away Manchester United scarves and signed autographs as he put smiles on a few faces.

Manchester United star Juan Mata presents a scarf to a young fan as he visits the Zion charity
Manchester United star Juan Mata presents a scarf to a young fan as he visits the Zion charity
The Spanish winger went along to charities in the city to hand out presents, including soft toys
The Spanish winger went along to charities in the city to hand out presents, including soft toys
mata was moved by the reactions of some of the children and the work of the centres
mata was moved by the reactions of some of the children and the work of the centres

With the visits filmed and posted on United's official Facebook account, Mata could be seen chatting to parents and was clearly touched by the reaction of some of the children.