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Football, aka soccer in some parts of the world, has managed to charm several WWE Superstars over the years. This popular sport has a huge international fanbase, including some of the biggest names in the pro wrestling industry. Several WWE Superstars, both old and new, actively back their favorite football clubs.
While a few WWE Superstars were introduced to football via FIFA, others have been life-long fans of the sport. Nonetheless, several big names in the company actively follow the games and passionately back their favorite clubs.
In this article, we will look at eight WWE Superstars who are football fans and their favorite clubs.
#8 Sheamus (WWE RAW) - Liverpool F.C.
WWE Superstar Sheamus has never shied away from sharing his love for English giants Liverpool Football Club. The Celtic Warrior was one of several thousand Reds who celebrated Jurgen Klopp's men's first Premier League victory last season. The former WWE Champion is a long-term fan of the Merseyside club and often discusses the club's highs and lows with his fans on his social media accounts.
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Liverpool are six-time Champions League winners, and they lifted their first league title of the Premier League era last season. Unfortunately, their campaign this season derailed early when their centre-back Virgil van Dijk sustained an ACL injury. Other players in the squad also lost a lot of momentum that affected their overall performance across all competitions.
Liverpool are currently placed sixth in the Premier League table. They remained undefeated in 68 games at their home ground, Anfield. This incredible home record recently ended, and Liverpool ended up losing six consecutive home matches in the Premier League. However, Sheamus and other Liverpool fans remain hopeful that the club will bounce back soon.
Sheamus is currently feuding with Drew McIntyre on WWE RAW. The two former best friends have been feuding for a long time on the Red brand and are now scheduled for a match at the upcoming WWE pay-per-view, Fastlane. As we enter the English football season's final months, Sheamus will hope that both he and his team are well prepared for the big challenges that lie ahead.
#7 Drew McIntyre (WWE RAW) - Rangers F.C.
While WWE Superstar Sheamus backs Liverpool, his real-life friend Drew McIntyre supports the Scottish football club, Rangers. McIntyre roots for the Glasgow-based team that competes in the Scottish Premiership and the UEFA Europa League. His team has won the Scottish League 55 times, which is a domestic league world record.
Rangers F.C. won the Scottish Premiership this year to lift their first top-flight title in 10 years. After battling against financial conditions earlier in the decade, the Scottish side is back to challenging the top sides in the country. They are one of the most successful football clubs in the world in terms of silverware.
McIntyre has long associated himself with Rangers Football Club. The two-time WWE Champion is the biggest face in the promotion at the moment. He has fought against challenging times and certainly sees a reflection of his growth at his football club. He is one of the few WWE Superstars who have remained loyal to their club since they first started watching football.
#6 Triple H (WWE NXT) - West Ham United F.C.
WWE Executive Vice President of Global Talent Strategy and Development Triple H undoubtedly has a lot on his plate. However, the WWE icon always finds time for his favorite club, West Ham United. His favorite football team is based in London and competes in the English Premier League. West Ham United are three-time FA Cup winners. However, their highest-ever position in the top-flight competition is third.
West Ham United are enjoying a good run in the 2020-21 season and are currently placed in fifth position. Managed by David Moyes, the team are now eyeing a spot for themselves in the UEFA Champions League. A great run of form has seen them overtake top clubs in the Premier League, including champions Liverpool.
Triple H has admitted that he does not know a lot about the sport. But that has never stopped the WWE executive from rooting for West Ham United in the latter’s football campaigns. He has even discussed his love for the Hammers at WWE events, and expressed his support for his team on social media.
#5 Rey Mysterio (WWE SmackDown) - Real Madrid F.C.
Rey Mysterio is arguably the greatest masked WWE Superstar in the promotion’s history. The Mexican high-flyer loves football and supports European giants Real Madrid. They are one of the most successful teams in Europe and have several domestic accolades to their name. Managed by the iconic Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid compete in La Liga and have won the league 34 times.
Real Madrid have won the Champions League 13 times, making them the most successful club in the European competition’s history. Like several fans across the world, Rey Mysterio was also drawn to one of the strongest football teams in Spain. He even visited the stadium and cheered for the team when he was in Madrid.
Rey Mysterio actively competes on WWE SmackDown alongside his son, Dominik Mysterio. He was involved in a brutal feud against Seth Rollins last year. Currently, Rey Mysterio competes in the tag team division on the Blue brand of WWE. Despite his hectic schedule, the love for football runs deep in Rey Mysterio’s veins, and he closely follows Real Madrid’s run every season.
#4 Finn Balor (WWE NXT) - Tottenham Hotspur
The reigning WWE NXT Champion Finn Balor supports London-based Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. While Spurs are one of the top teams in England, they struggle with the silverware. Nonetheless, Balor is loyal in his support towards Tottenham.
The English side are currently managed by Jose Mourinho, widely regarded as The Special One. They had an impressive start to the current season, but their campaign was derailed following shocking losses. That said, Tottenham forwards Harry Kane and Son Heung-min still form one of the greatest partnerships in Premier League history and they are not done yet.
When Finn Balor is not performing in WWE, he is often seen at Tottenham's games. He has made a few appearances on their fan channels in which he is seen proudly expressing his support for Spurs. While Balor has had his fair share of gold in WWE, his team is yet to win a major trophy, and Tottenham fans across the world are eagerly waiting for that to happen.
#3 Fandango (WWE NXT) - Everton F.C.
WWE NXT superstar Fandango is a huge football fan, and he supports the English club Everton Football Club. As an Everton fan, Fandango has a soft spot for Goodison Park and the blue half of Merseyside. He backs the Toffees, who are also one of the oldest clubs in English top-flight history. They have five FA Cup victories to their name amidst several other domestic accolades.
Everton also had a great start to the 2020-21 season. They are currently level on points with their local rivals Liverpool but are placed seventh owing to goal difference. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have their eyes set on the prize and will look to qualify for European competitions before the season ends.
Everton still have an advantage as they have a game left in hand. Fandango must have high hopes from his team, and he would be glad to see the Toffees beating big opponents in the league. Another WWE Superstar, Daniel Bryan, also shares Fandango’s interest in Everton. However, the latter has openly admitted that he doesn’t follow the sport as much.
#2 Killian Dain (WWE NXT) - Manchester United
WWE NXT superstar Killian Dain is arguably the most vocal football fan on this list, and his favorite team should not come across as a surprise. He backs Manchester United in the English Premier League. Dain has always supported the Red Devils, and his football club has one of the biggest fanbases in the world.
Manchester United have enjoyed a great deal of success both in domestic and European competitions. They were the strongest football team in England in their prime and have won the most Premier League titles in history. Football fans still regard Manchester United’s treble-winning sides as the best teams to have played football.
Dain is often seen commenting on Manchester United's performances. The WWE Superstar usually has insightful takes on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team. Despite their struggles, Manchester United are fighting to get back to their old self. It would be safe to say that WWE’s Killian Dain and several other United supporters are hopeful of the club returning to its glory days.
#1 Cesaro (WWE SmackDown) - Manchester City
WWE Superstar Cesaro loves football and supports Manchester City F.C. in the English Premier League. Managed by Pep Guardiola, the Manchester-based club is one of the most dominant sides in world football right now. Cesaro has openly advocated for the Sky Blues, and the former WWE United States Champion adores the Catalan boss.
Manchester City won the Premier League title back-to-back in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons but couldn’t retain the gold last season. However, they bounced back well in the 2020-21 campaign following a slow start. They recently won 21-games in a row across all competitions to set a new record for most consecutive victories in top-flight football.
Manchester City are closing in on winning the Premier League title this season and have their hopes high for the other competitions. They are the only English side in history to have won the quadruple in a single season. Cesaro is one of the few WWE Superstars who has visited the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
He used to compete alongside Sheamus, who is a massive Liverpool fan. Naturally, the two real-life close friends engage in a lot of banter, especially considering that Liverpool and Manchester City have dominated the English Premier League in the last five years. Both WWE Superstars can be seen actively pouring their support for their respective teams on their social media accounts.
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