Which football club does your favourite A-list celeb support?
Travel to any part of the globe, and the one common language that every person speaks is football.
That’s just how popular the sport has become worldwide. For several years now, football has grown to become one of the most loved sports in the world, if not the most loved. Beyond the passionate fan bases that exist globally, the sport has also attracted a significant following among celebrities.
From Hollywood A-listers to music icons, numerous famous individuals have openly declared their allegiance to various football clubs.
This week Showmax takes a look at some of the hottest A-list celebs and which football teams they support. (Live stream all 380 Premier League games on Showmax Premier League.)
Stormzy: UK rapper
Team: AFC Croydon
Michael B Jordan: Actor (breakout role: The Wire)
Team: AFC Bournemouth
Ed Sheeran: Musician
Team: Ipswich Town
LeBron James: Basketball player
Team: Liverpool FC
Elton John: Musician
Team: Watford
Ryan Reynolds: Actor
Team: Wrexham
Tom Brady: NFL player
Team: Birmingham City
Will Ferrell: Actor
Team: Leeds United
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