What a nice guy…
A Down schoolboy was left stunned when, after writing to Belgium manager Roberto Martinez, he received a reply from his hero.
Ten-year-old Charlie McCarthy from Annaclone, Down wrote a letter to Martinez, explaining that his school was linked with others around Europe with the Erasmus programme and asking how preparation was going for the World Cup in Russia this year.
In the original letter, Charlie introduced himself, controversially describing himself as a supporter of Everton’s rival team, Liverpool.
He also asked some questions like: “Is your team excited about the World Cup in Russia? What is it like to be the manager of one of the best teams in the world?”
When a P6 footballing fanatic puts down on paper how much he loves the @BelRedDevils & presents it to the Principal as independent work over half-term…absolutely privileged to work with such brilliant minds & pro-active children! Charlie can’t wait for the @FIFAcom #worldcup🏆 pic.twitter.com/IDuqffarBX
— St. Colman’s PS & All Saints’ NU (@stcolmansps) February 21, 2018
Imagine Charlie’s surprise when Martinez took the time out of his day to record a message and send it back to him via the Belgium team’s Twitter account.
Thanks again Charlie @stcolmansps ! 👏🏾👏 #REDTOGETHER we are 🇧🇪😊 🔜 #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/wfm1HFIR9d
— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) April 19, 2018
Martinez said that Charlie’s letter had brought a smile to everyone in the Belgian federation, and he was amazed at the youngster’s knowledge of Belgian football.
To answer some of Charlie’s questions, he said that Belgium are looking forward to the World Cup and that they would be doing their all to win the game.
“All the way from Tubize to everyone in your town and Northern Ireland have a fantastic world cup and don’t forget to support us,” he said.
