Diogo Dalot dedicates Christmas Eve to the homeless! Man Utd star spends time volunteering at local charity - with Portugal international 'proud' to call Manchester his 'home'

The Portugal international dedicated some time to helping Lifeshare, the oldest homelessness charity in Manchester, to provide meals, companionship, showers, health support and clothing to homeless and vulnerable people.

The charity opened its doors on December 23 and will be open each day until Monday, offering three meals a day to those in need. Dalot, 25, has been with United for six-and-a-half years and spoke of the importance of taking care of the community's most vulnerable people as he declared Manchester his home.

"Manchester is a city with a strong sense of community and compassion. I have lived here for over six years now and I’m proud to call this City my home," said Dalot. "Unfortunately, homelessness is on the rise; as a family we want to raise awareness and also directly help people wherever we can. Christmas can be a difficult time for many, and Lifeshare’s work ensures that no one is forgotten. The volunteers that I have met here today are really inspirational; I’m really grateful that I was able to spend time with them and play a small part in helping to deliver such vital work for the people that they support."

The former Porto star has been a first-team regular for United and is expected to start again when Ruben Amorim's men meet Wolves on December 26.