Pelicans Confirm German Fan Freddy Is Real After 3-State World Cup Road Trip Goes Viral
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Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Jun 13
Pelicans Confirm German Fan Freddy Is Real After 3-State World Cup Road Trip Goes Viral
3 articles · Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Jun 13
Summary
New Orleans Pelicans said Friday that Freddy is "real, is German and loves New Orleans" after hosting the World Cup traveler and his two friends at team facilities.
Freddy's X posts from a road trip from Atlanta to Houston turned him into an unlikely tournament breakout star by marveling at Auburn's 88,000-seat stadium, Waffle House, Buc-ee's and Alabama sunsets.
The travelogue drew a wider U.S. embrace: a White House account reposted one of his clips, users offered trip help and food tips, and former NFL star JJ Watt volunteered to look after the group in Houston.
That enthusiasm has resonated beyond Freddy, with other visiting fans praising chicken fried steak, bottomless chips and salsa, and even a hot Florida rainstorm as the U.S. hosts the World Cup.