A 21-year-old football fan who spent his 10,000 Pounds (approx Rs 12 lakh) house deposit to take his 80-year-old grandad to the World Cup has been gifted the money back, according to BBC. Jacob Allmendinger, from East Yorkshire, sacrificed his life savings for grandad Geoff Golliker. Geoff had taken Jacob to matches since childhood, and Jacob wanted to return the ultimate favour.
The duo became viral internet sensations whilst travelling through the USA and Mexico. Spotting their heartwarming story, US-based crypto casino Metawin promised on X to refund the cash if England beat DR Congo.
Jacob said he had been bombarded with positive messages from people since this story made headlines.
He told the BBC: "I think it just resonates with people. I've had people reach out who have lost their grandparents and wish they'd done something similar. It just makes us cherish this time more, really."
Grandfather Geoff said: "We're getting recognised quite a bit. When we were in New York, a guy came up to us and said, 'are you the guys travelling round?' It was brilliant."
"The Mexican fans were absolutely fantastic. Very happy, very boisterous. The atmosphere that's built up is fantastic."
Speaking before their trip Jacob, who had saved for five years with the dream of one day owning a home, said: "I can always make money back, I'm at the age where I can afford to miss out on a house for two or three years."
"But I won't ever get to go to the World Cup with my grandad again. We get on like a house on fire. We're more best mates than grandad and grandson."
