These celebrities could go score for score signing chants of their favourite teams!
Every football club usually has a famous fan or two, with some even counting multiple well-known supporters among their ranks. However, celebrity allegiances to teams can sometimes shift, and attending matches may serve more simply as a PR move than a genuine display of fandom. While many famous individuals have been photographed sporting football shirts or seen attending matches, it doesn't automatically qualify them as dedicated fans. Nevertheless, there are numerous celebrities who have genuine and unconditional support for their football clubs. Here, we explore some of the most notable examples.
When Julia Roberts chose to see Manchester United play in 2016 instead of the Catalan team, she notoriously infuriated Pep Guardiola. In 2023, the Oscar-winning actress made her support of the Red Devils known on The Graham Norton Show, describing herself as a "true fan" who first became interested in the team when watching with her kids. However, later, she did congratulate Pep on City's triple victory.
At the 2008 Charlie Wilson's War film premiere, Tom Hanks proudly displayed his Aston Villa scarf. He subsequently talked about how the Birmingham club's historic moniker drew him in. On James Corden's Late Late Show in 2019, Hanks expressed his love for Aston Villa. In February 2023, he visited Villa Park and spoke with players, staff, and fans before the team's 4-2 loss to Arsenal.
Not only does LeBron support Liverpool, but he also owns a portion of the team—he purchased a 2% stake in the Reds in 2011. When the NBA player went to Anfield in 2011 to watch Liverpool play Manchester United, he talked about how he had studied up on Steven Gerrard and Sir Kenny Dalglish, two club superstars. In addition, he has partnered with the Reds to develop a line of apparel.
Idris Elba is a well-known DJ, singer, rapper, and actor. He supports Arsenal Football Club as well. The Hollywood star, who has frequented the Emirates Stadium over the years, has frequently expressed his love for the Gunners and stated he would be "physically sick" if rival Tottenham were to win the Premier League. an actual fan.
All of Adele's songs deal with pain and grief. So maybe it makes sense that she loves Tottenham Hotspur. The multi-platinum musician, who was born and raised in Tottenham, currently resides in Los Angeles. However, in 2016, she shared a photo of herself wearing a Spurs scarf in Chicago on Instagram, and in 2021, she sang a rendition of Glory, Glory Tottenham Hotspur.
Though they may not agree on much these days, Noel and Liam Gallagher are both avid Manchester City supporters. The two Oasis celebrities have been outspoken in their support of City, having watched the team play at Maine Road in the 1970s with their father. Since they posed for photos in 1994 while wearing City jerseys, Noel and manager Pep Guardiola have become friends.
At the age of five, Sir Elton John began watching Watford at Vicarage Road with his father, and he has had a long-standing relationship with the team ever since. The singer led the Hornets up the leagues after purchasing Watford in 1976 and rising to the positions of chairman and president. In 1990, he sold the club, although he later acquired it back and resigned in 2002. He's still a huge admirer and honorary president.
These seven icons go on to prove that regardless of a person’s "status," their football fandom has not eluded them, so next time you're watching a Derby, be on the lookout!
