(Video) Mesut Ozil & Arsenal make 11-year-old fan Charlie’s dream come true
Mesut Ozil made an 11-year-old fans dream come true during Arsenal’s encounter with Sunderland in the Premier League.
The 28-year-old played a starring role during the Gunners 2-0 victory. Ozil provided the assist for Arsenal’s opening goal and created numerous chances for his teammates.
An 11-year-old Arsenal fan – Charlie – has been receiving treatment for a brain tumour for the past 24 months. Charlie is set to undergo surgery on his brain.
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The ‘My Shining Star’ charity started a social media campaign to get the youngster an invite to an Arsenal game.
This is what it's all about – after #AFCvSAFC, @MesutOzil1088 took superfan Charlie for a special tour ?
More on Snapchat: OfficialAFC pic.twitter.com/yZ4GdgWMkf
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 16, 2017
Mesut Ozil saw the campaign and decided to invite Charlie as a special guest to his sides clash with Sunderland.
❤❤ Thankyou XxxxxxxxxX@Arsenal @MesutOzil1088 #helpcharlie Thankyou for making a little boy's dream come true ?? pic.twitter.com/5okultIjUd
— My Shining Star ? (@myshiningstaruk) May 16, 2017
Charlie watched the game from Ozil’s private box and also met the players after the game.
Had an amazing post match with @MesutOzil1088 & AFC fan Charlie. Absolute class from the players & a pleasure to meet Charlie and his family pic.twitter.com/H62EL1UFtg
— Stuart MacFarlane (@Stuart_PhotoAFC) May 16, 2017