LONDON – In a story that has left both Zimbabweans and Chelsea fans in stitches, 33-year-old Federick Zviripayi was arrested in the UK after allegedly squatting inside Stamford Bridge Stadium for several days — just so he could watch Chelsea matches for free.
According to reports, Zviripayi somehow slipped past security last month during a stadium maintenance window and found a small storage room where he set up camp with a sleeping bag, snacks, and even a portable phone charger.
Sources say he would quietly slip into the stands on match days, blending in with the crowd to enjoy Premier League games without paying a single cent for tickets — which normally cost hundreds of pounds.
Security became suspicious after noticing the same face in the VIP section three matches in a row without a valid pass. He was caught when an employee saw him sneaking back into the storage room after Chelsea’s latest home win.
The arrest has sparked a hilarious debate online, with some fans calling him a “football hero” for his dedication, while others say he should have just “watched on TV like everyone else.”
Would you call this pure hustle or pure madness? 🤔⚽
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