It's Paul bloody Pogba! Fan’s story of his parents failing to recognize Manchester United stars goes viral
Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic with Nate Patrick's father , Nate Patrick Twitter handle
In what meant to be a normal day for an Australian couple on a train in England, turned into a surprise and shocking news for their son.
Nate Patrick, an E-sports commentator, shared a thread of stories on Twitter of how the pair, who were sitting next to the players, were becoming slightly annoyed by the boisterous game of cards before an “odd man with red crocodile-skin luggage” came over to apologise and offered a picture.
The man was none other than Paul Pogba. Nate’s father, who has no interest in sports or sportsmen and clearly not understanding who the footballer is, agreed and handed his phone to Pogba to take a picture of him and his wife.
Now confused himself, Pogba clarified he meant a picture with him and teammate Nemanja Matic. The couple agreed, but just to be polite.
Here below are the series of tweets which will surely make you smile for the rest of the day.
You guys...
I can't believe this.
It's... unbelievable.
Yet somehow true.
Thread:
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
I've always loved sport. Ever since I can remember, I've played it, watched it - it's always been a main part of my life.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
My family though just has no interest. Zero. My Nanna liked the Tennis (God rest her soul) but I never had anyone to watch it with at home, couldn't talk about it. *violins play*
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
Present Day -
Football is my #1. It's beautiful, simple yet complicated, and played all over the globe.
All. Over. The. Globe.
3.572 billion people watched the 2018 World Cup, where France defeated Croatia in a thrilling Final.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
My family? Still no interest.
My sister and her beautiful family do their thing, my brother is some type of genius, and my parents are in England for a bit where my Dad is working on a big project.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
I keep trying to get my parents to watch a game while they're over there, but it just won't ever happen.
They learnt the first few lines from It's Coming Home, so I guess that's something.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
Then, this morning, I wake up to a few messages.
They're from Mum and Dad.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
They were on a train, and a group of people were behind them, playing Uno.
Mum and Dad turned around a few times, as apparently they were making a little bit of noise.
Yes my parents get disturbed by an exciting card game, now you can see I don't think they'd cope with Wembley.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
These lads knew they were making a bit of noise, so they come up to Mum and Dad, and apologise, and ask if they'd like a photo.
Dad is like, oh, that's nice, and gives one of the gentleman his phone for this stranger to take a photo of Mum and Dad on this train from Manchester.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
The stranger looks weirdly at my Dad, at says (with a French accent) "No, no no, I am asking if you would like a photo with me, sir?"
My Dad looks at my Mum like who on earth does this guy think he is?
But also my Dad is mega-polite, and obliges to be in the photo.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
Having read through all of these messages, my Dad sends through the photo, and asks "Nathan, you wouldn't happen to know who this is?".
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
IT'S PAUL BLOODY POGBA pic.twitter.com/UhFm0qZBiN
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
(and Nemanja Matic)
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
MY PARENTS ARE ON A TRAIN WITH THE ENTIRE MANCHESTER UNITED SQUAD AND THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE BECAUSE OF COURSE THEY DON'T
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
MY DAD ASKED PAUL POGBA TO TAKE A PHOTO OF HIM AND MY MUM
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
THE NOISY UNO HOOLIGANS AREN'T LOUD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ON THEIR WAY TO WATCH A FILM IT'S THE MOST FAMOUS FOOTBALL TEAM ON THE PLANET YOU STUPID STUPID GORGEOUSLY IGNORANT ADORABLE STUPID PEOPLE THAT I DESCENDED DIRECTLY FROM
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
It's been about an hour since this all went down, but I'm still angry and hurt and confused.
HE JUST WON THE BLOODY WORLD CUP WITH FRANCE FUNNY THAT HE HAS A BIT OF A FRENCH ACCENT YOU ADORABLE MUPPETS
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
Screenshots if proof is required, but also surely all you need are my tears.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
red crocodile skin luggage WHAT ABOUT THE WORLD CUP WINNERS MEDAL AROUND HIS NECK YOU HUMBLE PEASANT
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
They are now sharing photos of a dog they saw after they got off the train, so I think it's safe to say they've moved on.
Thank you for your time.
Football, eh?
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
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