Thai cave boys’ dream comes true at Old Trafford
The 12 young footballers who were trapped in a cave in Northern Thailand on Sunday achieved their dream when they were hosted at Old Trafford to Manchester United.
The 12 members of a local football team were trapped in a cave in a story that gripped the world in July before being rescued by a team of divers after three weeks.
On Sunday, three months after their rescue, the group had their dream come true when they witnessed Manchester United beat Everton 2-1 at Old Trafford in the English Premier League.
The boys meet Ander Herrera.
Goals by Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial were enough for Jose Mourinho’s men to oversee the Merseyside team.
The boys who arrived at the club’s Carrington ground on Saturday first met with Mourinho before being treated to a hospitable welcome by some of Manchester United’s players.
They were seen posing for pictures in dressing room with some of the club’s most famous players including Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Ander Herrera and Ashley Young.
One of the boys poses for a photo with Paul Pogba.
The boys also met with club legend, Eric Cantona.
“A moment to savour for today's special guests at Old Trafford. The young Thai footballers who were rescued from a cave in July met Eric Cantona during our win over Everton. It was a pleasure to welcome them along,” Manchester United posted on their social media accounts.
