South Sydney Rabbitohs fullback Latrell Mitchell has won the hearts of rugby league fans following a charming and unexpected encounter with a renowned global social media personality.
A Chance Meeting at the Fights
The heartwarming interaction took place at the No-Limit Boxing event in Sydney on Wednesday night, headlined by Tim Tszyu. Mitchell was filmed meeting and embracing popular French content creator Jamal Gzem, known online as 'jamal_madeit'. Gzem travels the world creating positive content, interviewing both everyday people and celebrities.
From Tackles to "Bonjour"
After their initial greeting, Gzem began interviewing the NRL superstar. When asked what kind of player he is, Mitchell smiled and replied, "I'm a bit aggressive. I love tackling." The conversation took a surprising turn when the 28-year-old Indigenous star revealed his linguistic skills, greeting Gzem in fluent French with, "Bonjour, Je m'appelle Latrell Mitchell."
The pair's genuine rapport was evident, and Gzem extended his signature offer to the footy star. "Usually I take portraits of people I meet, so I would love maybe next time (I see you), I take your portrait," he proposed. Mitchell happily accepted, and the two exchanged social media details.
Fan Reaction and Lasting Impact
Fans swiftly flooded the social media posts of the encounter with praise and admiration. Comments hailed the meeting as a collision of two positive icons, with supporters writing sentiments like 'Two legends', '2 stars meeting', and 'What a link up'.
Gzem, who has amassed over 283,000 followers across Instagram and Facebook, is celebrated for his wholesome global interactions and portrait photography. Mitchell, meanwhile, is set to play a pivotal role in South Sydney's 2026 NRL campaign as they push for a top-eight finish. This unexpected crossover between sports stardom and uplifting social media content has provided a feel-good moment for supporters of both figures.
