As France secured its second World Cup title after 20 years, its 3rd string goalkeeper Alphonse Areola also made history as he became the first Filipino to be part of winning team in the FIFA World Cup. Even though he plays for France, it seems that Areola’s Filipino roots are still alive and intact.
Areola met the cast of the hit TV drama “Ang Probinsyano” during the London leg of their tour, and posted some snaps of their encounter on Instagram with a Filipino caption.
Areola posed with Coco Martin, Yassi Pressman, Lito Lapid, John Prats, and other stars of the TV show.
FROM www.instagram.com/areolaofficiel
Born to Filipino parents who migrated to France, the 25-year-old goalkeeper played for the French youth team from 2008 to 2014 before getting called to suit up for the senior squad in 2015.
Areola is among the 18 French players with an immigrant background. /je