A Feyenoord fan who became internet-famous for raising his middle finger to rival supporters at the tender age of five has recreated the snap 20 years on.
Mikey Wilson attended the 2002 UEFA Cup final between Feyenoord and Borussia Dortmund in Rotterdam with his father, Ronald. He was there to see the Dutch side’s historic 3-2 win thanks to two goals from Pierre van Hooijdonk and one from Jon Dahl Tomasson.
But, for others at least, that night on May 8, 2002, is more memorable for a single photo than the result. That’s because of the work a press photographer, who caught a five-year-old Mikey putting his middle finger up at rival fans while sat on his father’s shoulders in the stands.
