A young Donegal schoolboy is the envy of young footballers everywhere after getting to meet his hero Kylian Mbappé.
And the look on little Callum Hurley’s face says it all.
Callum was chosen as a mascot for Monday night’s Euro Qualifier against France at the Aviva Stadium.
But not in his wildest dreams did the Killybegs lad think he would come so close to his hero.
The 9-year-old, who plays with St. Catherine’s FC, was left star-struck after the encounter.
Callum’s dad Paul said his lad was over the moon after the encounter.
“He has two heroes, Mbappé and Seamie Coleman. He had an unbelievable night – apart from the result.
“He’s seen Ireland play five or six times now and that’s the first time he saw them lose.
“But it didn’t really matter as he got to see Mbappé up so close. The picture says it all,” Paul told Donegal Daily.
It was a real family affair for Callum as he was accompanied to the Aviva by dad Paul and mum Tracy.
Paul added that Callum is also a huge fan of local hero Seamie Coleman.
“How could you not be? He’s such a great fella. Look at the amazing job he did in keeping Mbappé so quiet on the night,” laughed Paul.
The family now plan to get the picture either framed or put on a canvas for Callum.
“He’ll always be able to remember the night he met Mbappé then,” smiled Paul.
