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Iconic Feyenoord 'middle-finger' kid recreates famous photo 20 years on

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Feyenoord fan who became an internet meme after putting his middle finger up aged five has recreated the famous photo 20 years on.Mikey Wilson was in attendance for the 2002 UEFA Cup final which saw his side beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 to claim the trophy.

While that night went down in the Eredivisie club's history books, it also made Mikey a viral sensation in the years which followed.He became a regular feature on social media sites as 'middle finger kid' after he flipped the bird towards the opposition supporters and was caught by the cameras doing so.The iconic moment had originated from their semi-final clash with Inter Milan a month earlier. "Before the game started, we went to a square and there were a number of cafes with lots of supporters," Mikey explained to Sport Bible. “The fans of Milan told me to raise my middle finger and say something in Italian.

I remember I got a bag of chips and some small change for it. I was only five years old, so of course I did."What's your favourite football meme?

Let us know in the comments section belowAs Feyenoord get set for another shot at European glory in their UEFA Conference League final against Roma tonight (Wednesday May 25), Mikey has once again got on his dad's shoulders for an updated version of the picture.The family's passion is clear to see, with Mikey's younger brother even named after the club.

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