[00:03] a hug. I also asked Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Usman Dembele, Paul Pogba, and many, Usman Dembele, Paul Pogba, and many, many other ridiculously big footballers on my mission to hug 100 of the best footballers in the entire world.
[00:19] Starting one year ago with the first footballer, Hungman Son. >> Can I have a hug? >> Oh, yes. Before we hug, I want you to to ask 100 footballers for hugs >> from now on. Yeah. It's for who who
[00:33] gives the best hug. [laughter] I'm like the first one. good one. >> Worth the give a good hug. Yeah. >> Oh, that is nice. A warm embrace. I love
[00:45] it. But not all hugs were going to be that easy. Some would be scarier. Some would be more chaotic. And some I would even have to ask twice. >> Two more. Hug him. >> Come on. I give a good hug. [laughter]
[00:59] >> Oh, you're going double unders here. Okay, let's do it. >> Oh, that's a nice hug, too. >> That was He gave me a nice rub at the >> No, I don't know. I I think Teemo's winning so far. No problem.
[01:11] it. So, >> you started to contest. >> But before I left Tottenham, I managed to hug Pedro Porro and goalkeeper Brandon Austin. And after hugging my first four footballers, it was time to
[01:24] meet five worldclass PSG players. >> Nice to meet you. Are you a nice beard? [laughter] I have a question. At the minute, I'm asking 100 footballers for a hug to see if they'll hug me. Do you think they
[01:37] >> How many out of 100? >> I don't know. 20. >> 20. So, I'm going to ask 100 footballers across the world for a hug. Can I have a >> Yeah. Thank you, man. >> Thank you. And my luck didn't stop there
[01:52] footballer. >> So, will you bring it in? >> Will anyone say no or do you think they'll hug me? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Okay. Everybody. [laughter]
[02:05] >> But unfortunately for me, not every footballer wanted to hug me. With five more hugs secured, I was closer to hugging Cristiano. And that same day, I spotted four more footballers from Ali. >> I'm asking 100 footballers for a hug.
[02:20] hugs for me? >> Can I have a hug? [laughter] >> Yeah. >> Nice to meet you, man. Barcelona midfielder. >> Bring it in, big dog.
[02:33] >> There we are. >> Oh, you >> can I have a hug? [laughter] >> Lovely to meet you. Okay, all the best. That's four more hugs, but will he get the perfect 100? Well, I was about to
[02:45] find out, but this time it would be a lot more difficult. training session, but they're on the pitch. I'm about 10 ft above them in the when they leave for a hug. I'm ready for a lot of nos. But despite not feeling
[02:59] confident, I enjoyed watching Monaco train in a private session where I saw a ridiculous goal. Oh my days. And with the clock ticking down until the end of the session, players started leaving the pitch, but they were so far away from
[03:12] me. And one by one, footballers started walking off the training pitch until my cameraman managed to call one over. >> Thank you. Oh my. How have you come in that? >> Then once Philip Conn made his way up
[03:25] the steps, I got a [music] photo with him before asking him the big question. >> I'm asking 100 footballers for a hug. Can I have a hug? to meet you. Oh my god, we got one. >> And after my first hug of the day, I
[03:38] spotted former PSG defender Abdul Dio. So, I made my way over to introduce >> Nice to meet you, too. C >> Can I ask you a quick question? >> I have some good friends. >> I'm asking 100 footballers for a hug.
[03:50] >> a hug. >> Lovely to meet you, man. Thank you. Okay. All the best. We've got a good few hugs so far. Today, we've only got two, get more? >> I think so. I mean, you literally just
[04:02] >> It just started. We haven't done PSG >> I can get another one. I can get another one. Ah, I think at least three more. >> I mean, we're here with BSG, bro. >> Okay, minimum three more. Challenge
[04:15] I'll take that. Good luck. >> Thank you, man. count. >> And with my challenge set, I quickly spotted a legendary footballer. A wild macalle was spotted in the distance.
[04:28] Let's do our best. Hello, >> Bud. Can I ask you one quick question? >> I'll ask it and you can decide. Nice to meet you. My name's John. I'm asking 100
[04:40] footballers for a hug. Can I have a hug? >> Of course. up. >> Yes. Okay. >> Let's do it. This is
[04:53] >> That's a lovely hug. You smell amazing. [laughter] >> That was the best hug. I felt loved. I felt nice. I felt protected. But there were still so many PSG players for me to meet at training, including a World
[05:05] [music] Cup winner. That's Lucas Hernandez. We have to get on it. Can you >> It's for a video. A hug. >> Lovely to meet you, man. Thank you. >> But after my 17th hug, I met PSG manager Lewis Enrique before asking him my big
[05:19] hug. >> Can I have a hug? >> Yeah. >> A good hug. The best hug. >> Thank you for your time. Okay. Thank you. That was a good hug. He's going to
[05:33] kill me though. [laughter] >> I already got my three. Oh my god. players. >> You heard it here first. >> And now the PSG players were starting to leave the pitch. So I [music] took up
[05:46] prime position and started shouting. Presno, can I have a hug? >> Can I have a hug? >> Can I get a hug? >> Come down. You come. Come on. Let's do it. My guy, we're getting a hug. Yes.
[06:01] hug. He came all the way. I'm asking 100 footballers for a hug. Is this going to >> Yes, I think so. >> Oh, that's a lovely hug. How are you? >> Good. Nice to meet you. >> And the next player I was going to ask
[06:15] >> I appreciate it. There's that. >> Thank you so much. >> Here we go. Oh, thank you. He's signing my shirt, but I'm going to ask him for a >> No. [laughter] >> He's the first one to say no, but he is
[06:28] give him a pass. So, after my first rejection, I was nervous to ask any more players. But once Desire Dway signed my shirt, I got back to my mission. Do I'm gonna ask him for a hug now. It's time to ask for the hug. Desire, can I can I
[06:42] get a hug? >> Yeah. Round around the corner. Yes. Yes. We have ANOTHER HUG. WE HAVE ANOTHER HUG. Let's go. My guy. Desire D. John. Nice to >> meet you. Nice to meet you. Can I have a
[06:58] >> I'm asking 100 footballers and that's one of the nicest [music] hugs yet. What a legend. Can we get any more? But unfortunately, the last player headed inside before I could ask for a hug. Although, I did spot Premier League
[07:11] legend Tim Cahill, and I had a connection to help me hug him. >> Yes, I know Tim very well. He will definitely give you a hug. >> Please do it. Yeah. >> Your mission is become. It's all on you
[07:24] >> So, once my friend Billy had his hug from Tim Cahill, it was my turn to ask. >> Yes, of course. >> I'm asking 100 footballers for a hug.
[07:36] >> Bring it in. >> Lovely to meet you. That was crazy. An going straight to meet some World Cup winners. [music] Now, it only gets better because I was about to meet 10 football legends, including Andrea
[07:50] Pierlo, Giorgio Keolini, and the scariest footballer yet, Zlatan >> We're here at the Italian Super Cup, and there's legends everywhere. It's a VIP dinner and I'm confident I can get 10 hugs. Let's go. I wonder who would be
[08:04] >> Yeah. >> Can I ask you one question? >> Yeah. Okay. >> Yeah. That's the question. World Cup winner. And there's more where that came from. I
[08:17] see Kini. >> I want a Kini hug. Slapping me. Brain nervous. He's one of the most intimidating footballers in history. And he's here. Am I going to have to ask him for a hug? But before I met the scariest
[08:31] friendliest footballer yet. >> Can I ask you one question? >> Yes. Want a hug? >> Yes. Yeah. A big one. was the world's most expensive footballer.
[08:43] >> Mat I've already hugged him. >> Yeah, he away? >> He'll kick the [laughter] >> Look at Tony. Okay. >> He's a fun guy. I'm even more nervous
[08:58] >> But before I met Zlatan, I took Vie's problem. >> A little bit. Christian Vie told me to come and find you. He said, "You give
[09:11] the best hugs." >> Hug. find you. >> Okay. So, after an awkward interaction,
[09:25] I knew I needed to learn how to ask for a hug in Italian, which I would test for the first time with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. >> I I don't know if I can do it. >> It's It's intimidating that man's aura. >> But now it was time to approach Zlatan.
[09:39] >> Yes. >> Is that okay? >> Yes. And can I ask you one question And can I ask you one question unra
[09:57] >> Thank you. Lovely to meet you. Thank you. I got a no, but I still got a photo he was leaving. >> Rejection hurts, but at least he didn't to approach someone who should be a bit friendlier. Excuse me, Georgie. Nice to
[10:12] meet you. I'm John. How are you? >> Thank you. >> do you like hugs? >> Yes, >> you do. Unrao. >> Ah,
[10:24] >> I like her. >> You like them? Who's the best hugger you've played with or that in this room? >> I don't know you. >> Me? That was a good hug. >> Lovely to meet you. I asked Zlatin for a
[10:37] >> He's He's God. >> He is God. >> I said goodbye to Morazzi and bumped into Italian legend Chiro Ferrara. >> Yeah. >> Can I I don't speak English. Sorry.
[10:51] >> Okay. >> Darte Unrao. >> Darte Unrao. >> Unli. I've met him before and he doesn't speak English. Fabio,
[11:07] English. Fabio, >> I met you at the Bandor Dante Unrao. >> I met you at the Bandor Dante Unrao. Also, Darth good to be true, didn't it? >> So, after my third rejection, it was
[11:21] time to meet one of the coolest footballers of all time, Andrea Pierlo. >> Yeah. >> Can I have a hug? Do you give a good >> Thank you, man. Lovely to meet you. I appreciate that. You give a better hug
[11:33] [laughter] >> He doesn't. I just wanted to make him feel good. And now all the footballers were leaving including World Cup winner >> Can I ask you one quick question? >> Questiono.
[11:55] go. >> I asked Slatt I asked Slatt for a hug. >> He said no. Of course I told you you're lucky your face. [laughter] This time he [music] might as I was about to ask him again.
[12:10] >> You too. Can I have my hug on the way back? >> No. >> I tried it twice. Fair play. [laughter] >> And after a successful evening of hugs, the next day I headed to a paddle
[12:24] tournament where there were four more Syria legends I hadn't met yet, Boreello. >> Hugs? What's this? >> A baracho.
[12:38] >> Why? >> To see who gives the best one. >> Oh, that's a good hug. That is a good hug. some more [music] players here we can hug. That's one I haven't got yet.
[12:51] >> So, once Dagio was finished playing paddle, I followed him off the court. >> Can I have a hug? >> Posi una
[13:04] Abrao one closer to 100. >> But on the court next to me were Delp Pierro and Candela. And I had an interesting tactic to get my next hug.
[13:21] >> And now it [music] was time to hug his teammate, World Cup winner Aleandro Italian lesson. >> The brancho is the jumper. No, it's arm
[13:33] >> Ah, the arm. >> Yeah, look. >> Is >> a big Ah, there it is. Thank you. Nice >> But now it was time to head to a cup final between AC and Inter Milan where I
[13:47] was going to have one of the craziest experiences of my life. >> Right, we're pitched on the hunt for footballers. But who can we find? There were footballers everywhere, including Inter Milan defender Bastoni and even my
[14:01] good friend Zlatan Ibrahimovic. >> Zlatan don't like hugs. >> But although I could see lots of top footballers, I wasn't allowed on the pitch before the game to hug them. >> Cool experience, but no hugs. Just a
[14:13] small setback. We will get there. >> So I made my way to my seat for the game and walked past Kolini before spotting Pierlo too. >> But now it was time for the cup final. And it would prove to be one of the best
[14:26] games I've ever watched as despite Inter Milan going 2-0 up, AC Milan scored two goals to level the score line before a dramatic late winner, which I was going dramatic late winner, which I was going pitch to celebrate. We're pitch time for
[14:40] >> And with my brilliant view, I even spotted Zlatan giving someone else a hug. But my eyes were firmly fixed on one man. played for Salsburg. And I think if he [music] sees me, he might give me a hug.
[14:53] So, I got into a great spot and watched Pavlovich lift the trophy with his teammates before one of them came over towards me, French midfielder Ysef Fafana. Mike, can >> I get a hug? Congratulations. Lovely to
[15:05] meet you. Congratulations. And we got a hug. Congratulations, man. Thank you. just the start. >> And it really was as I was now heading onto the pitch where there were 21 AC Milan players. But I was heading to see
[15:19] my good friend Strahinya Pavlovich. I didn't even need to ask for a hug. >> What's happening, my man? >> Congratulations. How are you? than the last time I saw you. >> Yeah. And look at you.
[15:33] >> You look better. >> Yeah. Yeah. You should, man. We're know any good friends I could hug? >> They're all my friends. I can locate the first. I have to give you a big hug. Congratulations. Okay.
[15:46] and start hugging people. >> Yeah. Everybody's happy, so you can hug >> See you later. >> Yourself. See you soon. Payo, congratulations. >> I met you a long time ago. We met uh
[15:58] >> Oh yeah. I was talking about you. >> We're trying to hug 100 footballers. Can >> No worries. >> Thanks, man. Who's the best hugger? Can >> He's the best hugger. >> You'll give you a big hug.
[16:11] >> He'll give me a big hug. >> Thank you. Faio sent me. He said you give the best hug. >> Ah, there it is. Congratulations. >> Thank you. >> Who else is a good hugger? Who should I
[16:23] >> Uh, yes. >> Hernandez. Yes. Yes. Yes. Lovely to meet >> How are you? >> He says I need to give you a hug. >> He says I need to give you a hug. >> I have to give Abrao.
[16:35] >> Congratulations. >> Nice to meet you. Morada. >> Can I have a hug? >> Well done. >> And next up was Tammy Abraham.
[16:48] >> Nice to meet you. Can I have a hug, my man? You smashed it. Amazing. Lovely to meet you. WOW, WE'RE GETTING THEM ALL. WHAT IS HAPPENING? LET'S GET A FEW MORE. WHAT IS HAPPENING? LET'S GET A FEW MORE. EXCUSE ME, MAN. CONGRATULATIONS, ABRAO.
[17:01] >> CONGRATULATIONS, ABRAO. >> AH, nice to meet you, man. Reuben, >> Yeah. [music] Yeah, >> nice to meet you. Can I have a hug? >> When else? >> Well done, man. That's Who's the best
[17:13] hugger over there? Which one should I go for? >> Rafa. Yeah. Rafa. Rafa, can I HAVE A ABRAO? ABRAO. NOW HE'S GONE. HE JUST RAN THAT COUNTS AS a no. >> So to make sure, I was going to ask him
[17:29] again. We need to go for Captain America. Christian Pulic. This is experiences of my life. That's the center circle. We're here. Fans are everywhere. Players are everywhere. And we're about to get another hug. Ununice.
[17:42] >> Can I have a hug? >> Well played, man. Well played. >> Yes. Yeah. Yeah. Do you like Are you Irish? >> Every American's Irish. [laughter] >> Lovely to meet you on. Okay.
[17:55] Congratulations. Here's Captain America himself. >> Christian, can I have a hug? >> You smashed it, man. Lovely to meet you. Go and celebrate. This is insane. This is crazy. Get another one. Ishmael, how
[18:07] >> Congratulations. [music] I'm good. Go and celebrate. Lovely to meet you. >> This is crazy. This is crazy. This is the craziest thing we've done so far. AND THERE'S THE TROPHY. DAVID, CONGRATULATIONS.
[18:21] hugging something else. We'll have to get in and amongst it. When else do you meet you. >> Can I GET A HUG? >> THERE we go, my man. >> Congratulations. Lovely to meet you.
[18:34] >> Congratulations. Lovely to meet you. This is crazy. This is crazy. a hug? >> Nice to meet you, man. Well done. Okay, we smashed it. Congratulations. >> And as I followed the trophy, I was
[18:48] pushed back by security. But that wasn't going to stop me approaching >> Yeah. >> Ah, congratulations, man. Abrao. >> But now it was time to ask Leo again. >> Raphael.
[19:04] >> Can I get a hug? >> A congratulations hug. >> Thank you so much. >> That's kind of a no. I can't beg it more than that. Excuse me, man. Can I get a hug? Congratulations.
[19:16] Lovely to meet you. Mike Manon is the next one. Goalkeepers always give the >> But he was surrounded by security and carrying the trophy. carrying the trophy. >> Congratulations, Mike. Abrao. Big hug. I
[19:28] That's a half. I got hugged by security, too. David Abrao, congratulations. Well done. That was genuinely one of the craziest experiences of my life, but I promise you this video gets crazier. As I still have to ask some of the best
[19:42] footballers in the world for a hug, and even some massive YouTubers, too. And after getting 19 hugs and two rejections on the pitch, it was time to revisit a club I'd already been to. We're back at Spurs and things are all going a bit too
[19:55] rejections, so today it's even harder. Today, I can't speak. It's going to be a hug? The first three players I'd be asking were Pap Sar, Wilson Odar, and
[20:07] all confused about what I was doing, they did eventually hug me. [laughter] >> And while Lee took time to work it out, Bassuma gave me a hug within seconds.
[20:20] Bassuma gave me a hug within seconds. >> No delay. No hanging about. >> You got You got it. You did it. >> I'm asking uh 100 footballers for a hug. I ask. So you got it. I don't know if you'll make the leaderboard to be honest
[20:32] >> I'm the best. I'm I'm the best. I I tell you I'm the best. >> I decide. >> And after getting four more hugs, it was world to meet one of the best footballers yet, Marco Roy.
[20:47] >> I have traveled 5,000 mi to ask you one question. >> Yeah. >> Yeah, sure. >> I'm hugging 100 footballs to see who gives the best [music] one. That's a
[20:59] >> That's a nice hug. I don't know if it'll be top spot, but it was a good hug. >> Thank you so much. [laughter] Appreciate it. But before I left, I also got a hug from LAFC star Denny Banga. Yeah, that's a lovely hug. Thanks, man.
[21:11] >> But my time in America wasn't over as I was flying to Miami to watch Messi play, footballers that I could meet. >> I'm asking 100 footballers for a hug. Can I have a hug? Oh, my guy. Lovely to meet you, man. All the best. Okay,
[21:26] >> another hug. [laughter] >> And that was just the start. >> They've met each other. Now you Now, no, now make it a good one. I'm ranking everyone. I found the best one. That is a lovely Oh, that embrace. He's a good
[21:39] >> Yeah, he's a good [laughter] hugger. THAT'S A NICE HUG. OH MY GOD. OH, THAT DAB WAS CLEAN, TOO. >> But the footballers just kept getting better as I met World Cup winner Paul Pogba, who was Zlatan's best friend at
[21:52] Manchester United. I'm asking 100 footballers for a hug. A hug. >> Lovely. >> Zlatan said no. need. [laughter] >> Lovely to meet you, man. Okay. What is
[22:07] >> Crazy. >> I was flying and 3 months into my mission, I'd asked 66 footballers for a hug. But the next stop of my journey was some huge names in the building. As you might have seen, I've got a trophy to
[22:22] try and incentivize them to give me the best hug they can. [music] Football's best hugger. Let's go. And the first footballer was in the crowd. >> Yeah. >> So, you might see here I have a trophy
[22:36] 100 footballers. >> Yeah, I am. >> Can I? >> Let's see if the best out of [music] you two for a start and then we'll see if
[22:49] >> You tap the tap. >> I'll give you a tap. The tap is a we bit >> Oh, that's a nice Oh, that's ear to ear there. >> I felt I felt the body heat there. You're going for the trophy. Yeah. Yeah.
[23:02] >> You know when I'll collect. >> Yeah, I might come back. I'll keep you actually don't think they were my best hugs to be honest. I'm a bit I let easy. >> Excuse me, Yen. Can I ask you a quick
[23:16] question? So, we're on the hunt for football's best hugger. So, which footballer gives the best hug? We've hugged 70 players. Can I have a hug? >> Yeah. >> Is it a no? It's okay if it's a no.
[23:31] >> That's no problem. You have a good night. That's a six out of 10 handshake. Anyway, good man. >> And after my sixth no, I was about to meet one of the best footballers so far. >> Excuse me, John. How are you? Have you
[23:45] >> Very quick. >> This is a trophy for football's best footballers. Can >> I have a hug? >> Yeah. Yeah. Well, let's honestly like this is I'm hugging 100 football's best
[23:59] >> Well, set it down cuz it means you get a proper one. >> Oh, I'm not joking. You look at the hand motion. Look at what he's doing with his doing. >> That's like a massage.
[24:13] >> Oh my word. I feel tingly inside, man. Okay, this is now it's getting a bit much. [laughter] >> Thanks, man. think I've ever been hugged like that. That man loves a trophy cuz he went for
[24:27] don't want to like give you too many. Like I don't The more I give, the less know what I mean? I heard you've got like every trophy in football apart from >> This there's a couple of miss. >> Would this one go up on the shelf?
[24:42] >> If that's a promise, that'll skew my judgment a bit. Sounds like I promised that. I can't become biased, though. This is a serious >> Excuse me, Chloe. Can I ask you one question?
[24:54] >> Give me your best [music] shot. John >> Yeah. Oh, he gave me a back massage. >> Oh, I'm not here for that. >> I know. I'm not asking for one, [laughter] but he did.
[25:06] leaderboard. >> Send. It's not just about the hug. >> Don't know about that. NOW, [laughter] time to ask another women's footballer for a hug. We're hugging 100 footballers to find out who gives the best hug.
[25:20] >> Can I have a hug? >> Of course. >> right? That's a good hug. Yeah. Yeah. Thank you so much. No problem. It's up there. >> So, after asking seven footballers for a
[25:34] more. >> That's Wesley from Excuse me, Wesley. Can I ask you one really quick question? Can I have a hug?
[25:46] effort. Now, I don't know if you're going to win. But as well as professional footballers, there were some absolutely massive YouTubers at Baller League who recently played a football match at Wembley
[25:58] >> Yes. >> In front of how many people? >> Okay. >> Yeah. I'll say I'm a footballer. Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I scored in a capacity club ground and a capacity international
[26:12] football's best hugger. >> Football's best hugger. was best hugger >> at the minute. John Terry's up there. looks. >> It was really intimate. Pucker up, big
[26:24] man. >> Are you going over over under? Okay, one >> Oh my days, man. That's lovely. >> Come here. You give me Oh, that that's >> Come here. >> I'll see if it's as good as chunks.
[26:38] >> Okay. Okay. Stop. Don't talk so dirty to me. >> Oh, do you know what? That's nice. Do you know what? You might be. And you smell amazing, too, man. [laughter]
[26:51] >> that was a good hug. I don't know. Chunks might have been better, you know. gets better over time. >> Okay. Well, then let's do a LONG ONE. >> Do you know I rate that hug, man? >> Unbelievable, man. Thank you. That you
[27:04] leaderboard. >> You mean the world to me, John. other people aren't doing. I actually feel like wholesome. >> Oh, stop that. You I won the [laughter] trophy.
[27:16] >> Well, what were we saying? [music] >> I'd say >> I'm a bit too I'm a bit too skinny. >> That's definitely top five material. >> Yeah. >> If you get on my leaderboard and you
[27:29] >> I'll put in the background of myself. Yeah. Every trophy I've got goes in the background. >> Okay. De will go on my stream set. >> I I promise you. I know that right now. >> Okay. Right. Well, look. Thank you, man.
[27:43] That was lovely. >> Thank you. Thank two two for one. Good >> You know what? You're in contention, man. [laughter] And after hugging six YouTube footballers, that brought the total to 80, which meant Ronaldo wasn't
[27:55] far away. And the next stop on my journey was Manchester City. Right guys, the biggest footballers on the planet to give me a hug. Will any say no though? I hope not cuz we need to get closer to 100. Let's go. Nice to meet you. Good
[28:10] again. Cheers. >> How you keeping lads? What's happening? >> Yes. Nice to meet you. I'm John. I have a very big question for you. that one of your Portuguese teammates said no to. Raphael Lei said no. It's a
[28:25] big one. You ready? >> Can I have a hug? [laughter] the phone's gone. He means business. >> That's good. That's
[28:38] >> Oh, that's a lovely hug. The pat in the back and all. [laughter] to make it a good one. That's a pretty nice hug. You look like a good hug. Oh, >> Oh, that's lovely. Ear to ear action there.
[28:51] >> can you give him a hug? He's feels a bit lonely today. >> Why? No. What you got on your [laughter] >> honestly? It's not. Trust him. >> honestly? It's not. Trust him. >> Oh, that hair is lovely. [laughter]
[29:05] >> We're going to see who gives the best one. amazing, too. >> [laughter] >> Yeah, >> you like the clap to be fair. It was
[29:17] >> Yeah. Okay. I don't know. That was a pretty good hug. That was a pretty good >> I'd say are very even. >> Well, my time at Man City wasn't over as I was heading to a match where I'd be meeting lots more footballers. Right,
[29:30] we're here at Man City and after 4 months, I think we might complete the challenge today. The players are about to arrive. Let's get into position. Joe, can I ask you one really quick thing? M >> I'm asking 100 footballers for a hug.
[29:44] >> And John Terry give a very good one. >> Come here, man. man. Have a good day. Thanks for that. Cheers. Thank you. Get your coffee. >> Cheers, MAN. IN THE BAG. WE'RE GOING TO
[29:57] DO IT TODAY. WE'RE GOING TO do it today. I'm in position. Front row. The players are going to walk right here. But will any stop before the game? I don't know. But we get them after the game, too. Can I ask you a question? I hear you know
[30:09] some Belgium players. Kevin de Brona and Jeremy Donkey. I want >> We will try to help you. >> Deal. >> Thank you. I'm on the other side of the barrier. So, we're in the best position
[30:22] >> And now the players were about to arrive and walk right towards me. But the first footballer off the bus was actually Pep Guardiola who walked past without stopping. Then Jeremy Douku was next up who stopped to say hello to Seline. But
[30:36] as Marmush and Kushinov walked straight into the stadium, I realized something. WRONG SIDE. >> AND although every Man City player made their way off the bus, they all walked past me without stopping, including
[30:50] Kevin De Bruyne. But I did get to announce one player MYSELF >> AND JACK GREEN, >> but even he ignored me. After the game, after the game, we'll get them. But before the game kicked off, I was
[31:04] invited pitchside where I met Peter Crouch, who I didn't even need to ask >> Oh, there you good, man. Do you want to would it? >> Oh, that's a that's nice to be [music]
[31:16] >> That's nice. >> You know, I think you'll be on the beside the pitch where the players are warming up. So, we might get close to warm up right here. We are in the best place in this stadium to get close
[31:29] kicks a ball over here by accident or something. Hug. >> And as the Man City players warmed up right in front of me, I tried to get >> Kevin, can I have a hug? They're doing passing, and all I need is for Kevin De
[31:41] will. >> I stood waiting for my opportunity, but >> We'll have to try after the game, but they need to win. If they don't win,
[31:53] >> If they win, >> Yeah. You have a big big chance for a lot of hugs. >> We need a win. We need a win. >> Honestly, like it is all dependent on a win. If they don't win, they're just
[32:07] >> There's been a lot of big games in this channel, but this could be the biggest yet. If Man City can win, I might be able to hug them all. But we need the >> And once the game kicked off, Crystal Palace had the first chance. And then
[32:21] minutes later, disaster happened as they went into an early lead. Things were went into an early lead. Things were about to get even worse.
[32:34] was here and now it's there. Those hugs at the end are going to be so awkward because I'm still asking. But then Man City were awarded a free kick right on the edge of the box. Kevin De Bruyne top ends. It's happened. And unbelievably my
[32:50] ends. It's happened. And unbelievably my prediction was correct. [cheering] the game for Hugs. Let's go. And now Man City were on a roll because minutes
[33:03] City were on a roll because minutes later the score was level. [screaming] for Halime, my attention turned back to my mission. I'm going to walk the corridors and hope to bump into some people. Keep my eyes peeled.
[33:18] >> So I made my way around the VIP areas looking for footballers. I don't see anyone. >> The hunt continues. >> So, the only way I was going to hug any more footballers today was if Man City
[33:31] could win. And thankfully for me, they scored almost immediately. >> It might be happening. We're going to hug them all. Seline, you're going to hug them all. Seline, you're going to get us to Bruyne and Dou.
[33:48] fourth, then a fifth goal to secure the allimportant win. We're going down now to the players tunnel where they exit. They should be in good spirits. I think so here's what's happening. The players are going to come from there, walk past
[34:01] going to be right on top of us, literally in this tiny corridor. And I'm going to ask them all for hugs. Let's hope they say yes. Getting nervous. And it didn't take long for a footballer to walk towards me. I don't have the
[34:14] stones. I just battled that, didn't I? >> But although I wasn't brave enough to ask a player on the losing team, a Man City player appeared. Hello, Nico. Can I have a hug? >> Amazing, man. Lovely. Thanks, man.
[34:28] Lovely to meet you. >> Thank you. >> And funnily enough, the next footballer was called Nico, too. >> Can I have a hug? >> A my guy. Safe home. Lovely to meet you.
[34:44] It's happening. It's happening. There's one more right there. James, man, can I >> Lovely to meet you, mate. Lovely to meet you, too. Yeah. And after hugging three footballers, I plucked up the courage to
[34:58] ask a losing player. Well, how's it going? going? >> Can I have a hug? man. >> That's why you don't ask players who've
[35:11] lost. That's why you don't ask. >> So, after being rejected, I watched on as more Crystal Palace players walked right past me, including Starman Eber. doing it to him after a loss. >> But then, luckily for me, three Man City
[35:27] Douku. >> He's going to give me a good hug. >> Okay. >> And if he don't, I will. >> You'll make him. Okay, good. That's another one locked in then.
[35:40] >> Okay. Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Oh, really? >> Who gives the best hug in the team? >> You don't hug a lot. We need to change that today, man.
[35:52] >> There's still some players there. >> Yeah. We'll get the Oscar happy to see >> Thank you. >> Which footballer in the team gives the hug? >> Maybe.
[36:05] >> Oh, you're giving each other one. So, I'm asking 100 footballers for a hug. Can I have a hug? Hug. >> Ah, my man. >> Yeah. >> Nice to see you back in the pit.
[36:17] >> No, I think I think Bernardo, can I have a hug? >> Oh, my man. >> Yeah, you can. >> Yeah, you can. >> We've already hugged this man. Ro, I
[36:30] you. >> Yeah. Do you want another one? player. >> Yeah. hug, man.
[36:44] out for? >> Kevin de Brne. Savio. >> Savio. Okay. Thanks, man. Nice to see you. Oh, we really have one. >> Stefan, how are you?
[36:59] >> Whenever. >> Let's do it. Oh, that's a good one, too. >> Yeah. >> So, we've gave him a hug. >> you give a better hug. >> I know. He is a weird or something.
[37:11] >> Who's the best hugger in the team? >> Probably Scott Carson. >> He's like a big beer. >> Yeah. Yeah. Thank you, man. You're welcome. Nice to see you. Cheers, man. >> Matteo,
[37:24] >> Yeah, of course. >> Oh, amazing, man. Thank you. Good win. >> Jack Gish is right there. They're everywhere. We're waiting for Jack. >> How are you? >> I have a feeling I have a feeling I have
[37:39] a feeling that you're the best hugger of all the footballers I've ever hugged. >> I think so. Can we find out? >> Oh, man. >> Do I? >> Yeah, you do. Lovely to meet you, man.
[37:57] >> Don't think he's going to win, though. And after getting another seven hugs at Manchester City, now it's time for the one you've all been waiting for. Cristiano Ronaldo. I've been making this video for almost a year, and it all has
[38:11] built to this point of asking Cristiano Ronaldo for a hug, I really hope [laughter] he says yes. But after watching Ronaldo warm up from distance, I was struggling to get his attention. Let's go. We're going to the tunnel to
[38:23] despite now being much closer to Cristiano, I still wasn't close enough to ask him for a hug. And unfortunately for me, this carried on throughout the game, too. But even though Ronaldo was heading down the tunnel, I hadn't given
[38:37] up hope. He still has to leave the stadium. I just need to guess where subscribe to this, you'll not subscribe to anything. Please hit the button. this. You're going to get a photo. Hopefully, it'll have to do. So, now all
[38:51] I could do is wait. And after asking 99 footballers for a hug over the course of a year, it was now time for the biggest one by far. And after getting my photo with Ronaldo, I asked him for a hug. And he hugged me on his way past. But even
[39:07] after technically getting a hug from Cristiano Ronaldo, it wasn't the best hug out of the 100 I got in this video. And after a year-long journey where I hugged some of the best footballers in the entire world, there was a [music]
[39:20] the entire world, there was a [music] clear winner. Chelsea legend John Terry.