Chelsea and England legend John Terry has sent a heartfelt message of support to Ghanaian actor Yaw Dabo, popularly known online as the man behind the viral “John Telly” moment from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a video shared on social media, John Terry extended good wishes to Dabo and his football academy. “It’s John Telly here… I want to wish Samuel Dabo and his soccer academy all the best and hope to see you guys soon. Good luck my friend,” the ex-footballer said, playfully embracing the nickname that made headlines weeks earlier.
Yaw Dabo became a global talking point after a video of him repeatedly calling out “John Telly, John Telly!” while trying to get John Terry’s attention following Ghana’s World Cup draw with England went viral, amassing millions of views across social media platforms.
The mix-up, born from the actor’s enthusiastic mispronunciation, quickly became one of the tournament’s most memorable off-pitch moments.
The viral fame significantly boosted both personalities’ social media profiles, with Dabo earning platform verification on TikTok following the surge in attention, while Terry also recorded a notable increase in engagement and followers.
John Terry’s latest message comes as Dabo works to grow recognition for his football academy, which focuses on developing young football talent in Ghana.
The gesture has been widely praised online as a wholesome full-circle moment to a story that captured hearts far beyond football circles.
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