Breakout star: World Cup underway in US and the winner is Freddy, as German fan’s road‑trip goes viral (VIDEO) (opens original article in a new tab)

A German World Cup fan's road trip across the U.S. has gone viral, gaining attention from Americans and the White House as he shares his experiences of American culture.

• Freddy, a German World Cup fan, traveled from Atlanta to Houston and gained attention for his social media posts about American culture
• His posts were shared by the White House and other Americans, who welcomed him and offered assistance during his trip
• The NBA's New Orleans Pelicans confirmed Freddy is real and expressed interest in his visit