After beating stage-3 cancer, US-based Manchester United fan John Berk had one wish - going to Old Trafford to watch his first game live.
He had help raising the cash for the pricey trip to England, but was still without a way to see the Red Devils in action against Brighton, so in stepped United star Marcus Rashford with a ticket and former player Gary Neville soon chipped in by promising accommodation at his nearby Hotel Football.
And John's dreams have finally been made a reality after Rashford came good on his promise to host the survivor, posting a picture with him after the game on Sunday.
John was even given a signed shirt by the United ace as he posed with a group of his friends who had travelled with him.
And it turned out to be a successful day all round for John's day in Manchester, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men ran out 3-1 winners against the Seagulls - with Rashford himself getting in on the act.
After sorting out the dream trip for John, Rashford paid tribute to him on Twitter, writing: 'Humbled to meet Jobu_13 and his friends after the game as well.
'It was a pleasure to host you after the journey you’ve been on, John. Hope you enjoyed the win and also enjoy the rest of your time in Manchester.'
Replying to Rashford's post, John was ecstatic and thanked the star for 'an incredible trip', saying it was a day he 'will never forget'.
'Incredible day. Incredible trip,' he said. 'All topped off by a great United performance. Day I will never forget. Great meeting you and tell your family we are grateful for their hospitality. Pure class! COME ON UNITED!'
It all started when John's friend Matt Waymont sent a Tweet asking for assistance from United stars to get him at his first game last month, saying his 'legendary' friend had beaten cancer and was a lifelong fan, but was having trouble securing a ticket for a game.
The likes of Rashford, Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba were tagged in the post in an attempt to get their attention.
And it wasn't long before Rashford delivered, sending a tweet back that tickets had been sorted, before urging ex-United defender Neville to help with a hotel.
Neville replied saying he would oblige, with the Sky Sports pundit owning the Hotel Football complex outside of Old Trafford.
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