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An England soccer fan who spent his life savings to take his grandfather to the FIFA World Cup was surprised by a gift that restored every penny he spent.<\/p>\n

Jacob Allmendinger, 21, used the roughly \u00a310,000 \u2014 or about $13,300 \u2014 that he spent five years saving for a down payment on a home to take his 80-year-old grandfather, Geoff Golliker, on what he described as the trip of a lifestime<\/a> to follow England through the tournament, news agency SWNS reported.<\/p>\n

The pair traveled together to New York, Atlanta and Mexico City, attending England’s matches against Panama, DR Congo and Mexico, including England’s historic 3-2 victory over Mexico at Estadio Azteca.<\/p>\n

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Their story quickly gained attention online.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While traveling, the two said they were recognized by fans who had read about their journey, according to SWNS.<\/p>\n

The publicity caught the attention of U.S.-based online crypto casino Metawin \u2014 which pledged on social media to reimburse Allmendinger if England beat the Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The proposal came after another offer to repay him if England defeated Panama by more than two goals. England fell short in that game.<\/p>\n

After England’s 2-1 victory over DR Congo, the company followed through on its promise.<\/p>\n

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“I was amazed. It was an incredible gesture, really,” Allmendinger told SWNS.<\/p>\n

“I didn’t quite believe it, to be honest, until I looked at my bank and it was there. I was just in shock.”<\/p>\n

Allmendinger said he plans to save the money while deciding what to do next.<\/p>\n

“I’ll put it in a savings account for now and see what happens after the next couple of months,” he said.<\/p>\n

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“We could go to the European Championships. I could buy a house<\/a>. Anything is possible. It’s just great to have options.”<\/p>\n

Before the trip, Allmendinger said spending his savings was an easy decision because he knew the opportunity to travel with his grandfather<\/a> would not come around again.<\/p>\n

“I can always make money back,” he said. “I’m at the age where I can afford to miss out on a house for two or three years.”<\/p>\n

“But I won’t ever get to go to the World Cup<\/a> with my grandad again.”<\/p>\n

He also said, “We’re more best mates than grandad and grandson.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/travel\/man-spends-house-deposit-grandpas-world-cup-dream-gets-unexpected-surprise <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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