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Fan’s Story Of His Parents Randomly Meeting Paul Pogba On A Train Goes Viral

A football fan has shared an incredible story of how his parents ended up in a chance encounter with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matić.
Oh, and they had no idea who the Manchester United duo are! Yes, you read that right.
So, eSports commentator Nate Patrick took to Twitter and posted the story in a thread.
Grab a quick brew and have a read of it.
It's pure class.
You guys...
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
I can't believe this.
It's... unbelievable.
Yet somehow true.
Thread:
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) 20 January 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) 20 January 2019
Present Day -
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
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.
My family? Still no interest.
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
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.
I keep trying to get my parents to watch a game while they're over there, but it just won't ever happen.
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
They learnt the first few lines from It's Coming Home, so I guess that's something.
Then, this morning, I wake up to a few messages.
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
They're from Mum and Dad.
They were on a train, and a group of people were behind them, playing Uno.
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
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.
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.
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
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.
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?"
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
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.
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) 20 January 2019
IT'S PAUL BLOODY POGBA pic.twitter.com/UhFm0qZBiN
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
(and Nemanja Matic)
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 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) 20 January 2019
MY DAD ASKED PAUL POGBA TO TAKE A PHOTO OF HIM AND MY MUM
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 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) 20 January 2019
It's been about an hour since this all went down, but I'm still angry and hurt and confused.
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
HE JUST WON THE BLOODY WORLD CUP WITH FRANCE FUNNY THAT HE HAS A BIT OF A FRENCH ACCENT YOU ADORABLE MUPPETS
Screenshots if proof is required, but also surely all you need are my tears.
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
red crocodile skin luggage WHAT ABOUT THE WORLD CUP WINNERS MEDAL AROUND HIS NECK YOU HUMBLE PEASANT
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 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.
- Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) 20 January 2019
Thank you for your time.
Football, eh? :soccer::heart:
Incredible read, right?
Former United striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has recently shared his thoughts on Pogba's return to form following the sacking of José Mourinho.
The 25-year-old World Cup-winning Frenchman has transformed under Red Devils caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær. The former Juventus ace revealed the midfielders who have helped him develop on the pitch.
Where will United finish under Solskjær?
Let us know in the comments.
Featured Image Credit: Nate Patrick
Topics: Paul Pogba, nemanja matic, Football News, Jose Mourinho, Football, Manchester United, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, red devils, Premier League, Twitter, Ole Gunnar Solskjær