Published 14:59 IST, July 5th 2021

American footballer Hassani Dotson proposes to girlfriend on pitch; video goes viral

Amercian soccer player went down on his knee and produced a ring for his partner Petra Vuckovic as Minnesota United FC supporters cheered.

Reported by: Zaini Majeed
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American soccer player Hassani Dotson Stephenson left spectators awestruck after he sat on one knee on pitch on Sunday, and proposed to his accomplice on football field. This was shortly after his club Minnesota FC’s 2-2 draw against San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer (MLS). In footage shared on Stephenson’s Instagram page, soccer player went down on his knee and produced a ring for his partner Petra Vuckovic as Minnesota United FC supporters cheered. Many witnessing special moment stood at ir seats and clapped, insisting that Vuckovic said ‘yes’. MLS star held on patiently with ring box as he waited for his 20-year-old partner’s answer, who clearly, stood speechless on field. 

Having expressed amazement for a while at her fiance’s move, Vuckovic accepted proposal as MLS star put a ring on her finger, in what was an unforgettable moment for soccer fans. As couple kisses and celebrated, camera captured photos and crowd hooted and applauded couple. Dotson’s fiancee shared images of ir proposal on her Instagram as she wrote in caption: “re are no words that express anything close to happiness that my heart feels. To be loved by you is a Hassani blessing.” Furrmore, she ded, A huge thank you for all wishes and to everyone who helped to help bring this beautiful and everlasting memory into my life.” Dotson meanwhile also shared images saying, “Truly Blessed!”

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14:59 IST, July 5th 2021