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Welsh Legend Sir Anthony Hopkins in England Shirt?
6 Jul
Summary
- Actor wore an England football shirt for World Cup match.
- Fans questioned his Welsh pride after seeing the photo.
- England won their match 3-2 against Mexico.
Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins ignited a social media debate after sharing an Instagram photo of himself wearing an England football shirt. The image, posted ahead of England's World Cup match against Mexico, featured his wife Stella Arroyave in a Mexico shirt. Hopkins, born in Port Talbot, Wales, captioned the photo "We're all winners."
This decision prompted numerous comments from fans, many of whom are Welsh, questioning why the celebrated Welsh actor would don an England jersey. Some urged him to remove the shirt, emphasizing his Welsh identity. Conversely, other commenters defended Hopkins, suggesting he was simply participating in the festive atmosphere and posing with his wife.
The match concluded with England securing a 3-2 victory over Mexico, advancing them to the World Cup quarter-finals. Sir Anthony has seldom discussed his football allegiances, though he has consistently expressed pride in his Welsh heritage throughout his career.
