As Rory McIlroy jets into Bilbao to support his team Manchester Untied, which other celebrity fans can we expect to see?
Golf superstar and Manchester United fan Rory McIlroy was seen catching up with Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League Final. Rio Ferdinand took to his Instagram stories to reveal a photograph of him and Rory in Bilbao and wrote: “What a guy” and tagged him.
Rory McIlroy is a long-time supporter of Manchester United and idolised Roy Keane growing up. When he received the Green Jacket after the 2025 Masters Tournament, the golf champion said that he would be happy to wear it to a Manchester United game if it could “inspire some better play” from his team.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tom Holland
Yes, the Spider-Man actor is a big fan of the club and has followed them since the 2019 Champions League Final.
Adele
Megastar Adele is one of Tottenham Hotspur’s better known celebrity supporters and has been seen singing on video the famous ‘glory, glory, Tottenham Hotspur’ chant.
Are Harry Styles, Adele and Julia Roberts the biggest celebrity fans of Spurs and Manchester United, and which star supports which team? Photos: Getty ImagesAre Harry Styles, Adele and Julia Roberts the biggest celebrity fans of Spurs and Manchester United, and which star supports which team? Photos: Getty Images
Are Harry Styles, Adele and Julia Roberts the biggest celebrity fans of Spurs and Manchester United, and which star supports which team? Photos: Getty Images | Getty Images
JK Rowling
Although JK Rowling is not a big football fan, she supports Tottenham because of her family.
Mark Wahlberg
The Hollywood actor has featured with Spurs legend Ledley King in an acting Masterclass.
Kenneth Branagh
According to reports, the filmmaker fell in love with the club from a young age.
Trevor McDonald
Newsreader Trevor McDonald is a lifelong Spurs fan and has been supporting the team since the 1960s.
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Manchester United
Julia Roberts
Yes you did read that correctly. Julia Roberts is a big fan of Manchester United, she watched them play in the States when they were over there for their 2023 tour and has also been spotted at Old Trafford.
Harry Styles
In 2024, Harry Styles certainly attracted attention when he attended Luton Town's match against Manchester United. One X user wrote: "We see your Taylor Swift at the Superbowl, American pop culture, and we raise you Harry Styles at Kenilworth Road for Luton vs Man Utd."
Luke Littler
Darts sensation Luke Littler is a huge Manchester United fan and messaged Mason Mount on Instagram when he returned to training for the club.
Usain Bolt, Rachel Riley and Stormzy
Usain Bolt has been spotted at several Manchester United games. Countdown host Rachel Riley has regularly attended games at Manchester United. Stormzy may be from London, but he has supported Manchester United since 2017.
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