Victim of a counterfeit banknote scam with his father during France – New Zealand, young Lino saw the Australian James O’Connor come to save his evening. A story that warms the heart.
This is undoubtedly the most beautiful story of this 2023 World Cup. Indeed, last Friday, while Lino and his father hoped to attend the clash between the XV of France and New Zealand as a family, they noticed that They had been victims of a fake ticket scam when they tried to enter the Stade de France. Luckily for the young Toulousain (10 years old), James O’Connor was there and transformed this nightmare into a real dream. While he had an extra place for a friend, who was very late, the Australian who passed through Toulon invited Lino to watch the match with him. “It’s funny how life works sometimes. Lino and his father got ripped off and had to drive six hours just for this opening match of the World Cup, so you can imagine their disappointment,” the former Wallaby (64 caps) initially explained. .
Chance did things well
“Karma or fate would have it that my friend was late (very late), so now I have a new friend. Lino accepted the ticket and the rest is history… We had a great time. I definitely tested my French, that’s for sure,” continued O’Connor, during a post on his Instagram account, where he can be seen with Lino at the Stade de France. “My son Lino lived an extraordinary, timeless story thanks to you James and Sébastien (the late friend!!!). You filled him with joy and happiness… His eyes will shine again and for a long time. I will never forget what you did for my son, Lino’s father then reacted. You are a very beautiful person as is Sébastien. Thanks thanks thanks ! » A superb story which shows all the class of the current Queensland Reds player.
