Italian football fan travels 1,000 miles to watch Coleraine FC after managing them in a video game
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Italian football fan travels 1,000 miles to watch Coleraine FC after managing them in a video game

28 Apr 2026 · Originally published 28 Apr 2026 9/10 Original headline: Football Manager: Video game fanatic travels more than 1,000 miles to achieve dream
Andrea Lai travelled from Italy to Northern Ireland to see Coleraine FC in person after managing the team virtually for seven years. He cheered the side on to a victory that secured their place in European competition, describing the experience as a dream come true.
Source: BBC News UK Northern Ireland
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