Pep Guardiola might wish to turn away when Julia Roberts paid a visit to Manchester United players and staff during their pre-season tour of the United States. After previously been welcomed behind the scenes, the Hollywood actress now resides in the United States and is a passionate supporter of the Red Devils.
The Premier League club also gave her a home shirt with the number one and Roberts on the back. Roberts’ celebrity rivals that of United’s best stars, with many fans clamouring for selfies with the 55-year-old fan.
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Marcus Rashford wrapped his arm around Roberts and hugged him as the two posed for a photo. Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder, was beaming from ear to ear as he stood next to her.
Bruno Fernandes, United’s new captain, couldn’t disguise his pleasure. Scotland international Scott McTominay seems overjoyed to meet Roberts. Summer signing Mason Mount, as well as World Cup-winning center-back Raphael Varane, attended the celebrity gathering.
Meanwhile, for Guardiola, it’s a matter of what could have been, as Roberts solidified her love for Manchester’s red half.
The City boss previously shocked supporters when he explained his admiration for Roberts. He was quoted saying: ‘I have three idols in my life. Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Julia Roberts. These are my three idols.
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‘Julia Roberts years ago came to Manchester – not in the 90s when Sir Alex (Ferguson) was winning titles and titles and titles.
‘She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?’ he added.
” She didn’t come to see us. That’s why this is… even if I win the Champions League, (it) will not be compared for the fact that Julia Roberts came to Manchester and didn’t come to see us.” he concluded.
Guardiola, did leading Manchester City to the UEFA Champions League title in 2022-23. He in fact received warmest wishes and love from Roberts following the treble win.
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