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.Jacob Allmendinger, 21, used the roughly £10,000 — or about $13,300 — 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 to follow England through the tournament, news agency SWNS reported.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.BLUE-HAIRED WORLD CUP FAN BREAKS SILENCE AFTER HIS EMOTIONAL REACTION GOES VIRALTheir story quickly gained attention online. While traveling, the two said they were recognized by fans who had read about their journey, according to SWNS.Jacob Allmendinger, pictured above with his grandfather, Geoff Golliker, spent his life savings taking the 80-year-old to the FIFA World Cup.(Jacob Allmendinger/SWNS)The publicity caught the attention of U.S.-based online crypto casino Metawin — which pledged on social media to reimburse Allmendinger if England beat the Democratic Republic of the Congo.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESThe proposal came after another offer to repay him if England defeated Panama by more than two goals.
England fell short in that game.After England's 2-1 victory over DR Congo, the company followed through on its promise.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"I was amazed.It was an incredible gesture, really," Allmendinger told SWNS."I didn't quite believe it, to be honest, until I looked at my bank and it was there.
I was just in shock."Allmendinger, left, pictured with his grandfather, caught the attention of U.S.-based online crypto casino Metawin, which pledged on social media to reimburse him after England beat DR Congo.(Jacob Allmendinger/SWNS)Allmendinger said he plans to save t...