The fan who lost his Jesse Lingard bet had it paid out by Paddy Power, but he brilliantly donated the winnings to charity.
Antony Johnson revealed after 36 Premier League games that he had placed the bet revolving around the Manchester United midfielder.
Johnson bet £3.30 and could have received a return of £135.30 if Lingard hadn't found the back of the net in the 98th minute against Leicester City.
However, Paddy Power paid out his bet but Johnson refused to accept the winnings and donated £135 to the Black Lives Matter movement.
On Twitter, he wrote: "Shoutout to @paddypower for paying out anyway but I can't accept this. If you've enjoyed this tweet, consider making a donation to @ukblm."
Shoutout to @paddypower for paying out anyway but I can’t accept this.
— Antony Johnson (@Fat_Tony88) July 26, 2020
If you’ve enjoyed this tweet, consider making a donation to @ukblm https://t.co/Q4sx5aPYA6 pic.twitter.com/4S1o8oaVQL
Fair play to Johnson who also saw the funny side of Lingard bagging a late, late goal on Sunday.
"Should never have doubted the true king. Top trolling by @JesseLingard," he wrote.
Should never have doubted the true king. Top trolling by @JesseLingard pic.twitter.com/4JGevs1MVW
— Antony Johnson (@Fat_Tony88) July 26, 2020
United's 2-0 victory over Leicester means that the Reds finished third in the league ahead of fourth-placed Chelsea who captured the final Champions League spot.
source https://www.sportbible.com/football/news-betting-paddy-power-paid-out-fans-jesse-lingard-bet-donates-winnings-20200727
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