Tears of joy for 8-year-old Blackpool fan as he takes on Blackpool star Marc Bola in game of FIFA 20

Season ticket holder Luca Lowe, who attends Blackpool games with his Mum and Grandad, was chosen to play defender Marc Bola.

It came after his mum Kim Winston got in touch with the club on their Facebook page, replying to a post asking for volunteers to take on the on-loan Middlesbrough man on Friday night.

Unfortunately Luca found himself on the losing end, Bola appearing victorious as Atletico Madrid beat Spanish rivals Real Madrid 3-2.

But the end result proved immaterial for Luca, who plays as a goalkeeper for his local Sunday league side Clifton Rangers.

“He cried when I told him he was going to be playing Marc on FIFA, he couldn’t believe it,” his mum Kim told The Gazette.

“He was just so happy that he got to play with him.

“Normally he hates losing but he said ‘I’m just so lucky to play against him and not a lot of people can say they scored two goals against Marc Bola on FIFA.

“They had a chat before the game where Luca thanked Marc for picking him, which was a lovely moment.”

Kim revealed Luca cried for a second time when he discovered he’d be receiving a signed shirt from the players.