A Twitter exchange between a passionate football fan and Spanish club Sevilla FC has taken the internet by storm. The fan, identified as Kvng Olagreat™, asked Sevilla FC’s English account how many reposts (retweets) it would take to earn a tryout with the team. Sevilla FC’s response, “100k,” set off a viral wave, with thousands rallying to make the fan’s dream a reality.
Olagreat is Spain Bound, the player who recently played in the Lagos Liga competition.
Within just 24 hours, the tweet exploded with over 123K retweets, exceeding the target, alongside 57.3K likes and more than 10.3 million views. This meteoric rise captured the attention of football enthusiasts worldwide, many cheering on Olagreat’s determination.
The fan then sought clarification, asking if the repost count should apply to the original tweet or Sevilla’s reply. Sevilla humorously confirmed, “Reply ,” further fueling engagement.
This viral moment exemplifies the power of social media in connecting fans with their idols and organizations. While Sevilla FC has yet to announce the next steps, the internet eagerly awaits to see if this unprecedented online challenge will result in a real-life tryout.
This story not only highlights the growing influence of social media in sports but also shows how one tweet can unite a community around a shared dream.