Famous fans. The club as a lifestyle

It’s no secret that Jamaican track and field athlete Usain Bolt is a fan of Manchester United soccer club. In an interview, Bolt admitted that he would not mind playing for the Red Devils after his professional career. And now finally the athlete has such a chance. Recently it became known that if he manages to recover from injury, he will play on September 2 in the match of legends between Manchester United and Barcelona and thus realize his dream.

“Championship” has compiled a list of famous musicians, actors and journalists who, like Bolt, are loyal soccer fans for many years and, who knows, maybe they too will someday be able to join the ranks of their favorite club, at least for one match.

1. Denis Matsuev – “Spartak ”
Famous pianist Denis Matsuev has been rooting for Spartak Moscow since an early age. According to him, at first he even hesitated about whether to become a pianist or a soccer player. As is well known, music won out, but Matsuev remained a devoted fan of the Red and White.

In July, Matsuev struck the first ball in the Russian Super Cup match between Spartak and Lokomotiv.

2. Nobel Arustamyan – Juventus
As the famous commentator admitted in an interview, ever since he watched the 1996 Champions League final match between Juventus and Ajax, he started rooting for the Old Lady.

The commentator has many T-shirts signed by players of his favorite team.

3. Steve Nash – “Tottenham Hotspur “.
In the family of the famous basketball player Steve Nash, the love for the London club “Tottenham” is inherited. Like his father, Nash has been a Spurs fan since childhood. Having finished his professional career, the basketball player watches the matches of his favorite team.

And attends training sessions of “Tottenham”.

Steve Nash’s grandfather and father were fans of “Tottenham”, so it is not strange that he wants his children to follow this tradition.

4. Dominic Monaghan – Manchester United
Another loyal Manchester United fan. The famous actor, who is remembered by many for the TV series “Staying Alive”, as well as for the movie trilogy “Lord of the Rings”, moved to Manchester at the age of 11. Since then, the actor has been a fan of Manchester United. Recently Monaghan was able to visit the training of the “red devils” in Los Angeles.

The actor also trains in the uniform of his favorite team.

5. Noel Gallagher – “Manchester City “.
The former vocalist of the famous British rock band Oasis, along with his brother Liam, has been rooting for Manchester City since childhood. The musician actively supports the club, shares links to interviews on social networks, meets with players and the coach of the team.

6. Karen Adamyan – “Roma ”
TV presenter and commentator Karen Adamyan has been a Roma fan since 2002. And recently Adamyan managed to visit the Roman derby.

And not surprisingly, the journalist’s favorite footballer is Francesco Totti.

7. Rafael Nadal – “Real Madrid ”
One of the best tennis players of our time has been supporting Real Madrid for many years. He is friends with the club’s players, and at the beginning of the year he admitted that he wouldn’t mind taking the position of Real Madrid president. Who knows, maybe he will be the one to take over next after Florentino Perez.

8. Lewis Hamilton – Arsenal
The British motor racer admitted that he has been an Arsenal fan since he was five years old. In 2015, the Mercedes pilot took part in a charity match of the London club, playing with Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and other famous footballers.

When Hamilton has time, he attends matches of his favorite team.

9. Jeremy Clarkson – “Chelsea “.
English TV presenter and journalist Jeremy Clarkson is an exception in our list. For many years, the TV presenter did not like or watch soccer. However, Clarkson’s son became interested in soccer and became a fan of the London club. Gradually and the famous presenter began to watch games and attend Chelsea matches.

Clarkson also visited the Chelsea base with the team of The Grand Tour show.

10. Mikhail Boyarsky – “Zenit ”
This list would not be complete without the main fan of Zenit. Mikhail Boyarsky is one of the most famous fans of the St. Petersburg club. As a child, the actor’s father brought him to the stadium, after which Mikhail Sergeyevich fell in love with soccer, and later with the club, for which he is still rooting now.

And what famous fans who fell in love with soccer from an early age do you know?