Tom Hanks cheers on Aston Villa in quest for Champions League glory
The actor traveled to England for the Aston Villa vs. Liverpool FC match, where Matty Cash and his teammates received extraordinary support.
5:16 PM EDT, May 14, 2024
Aston Villa's return to European competitions this season is noteworthy, particularly their journey to the semi-final of the Europa Conference League, which included a match against Legia Warsaw. Now, with higher ambitions, Aston Villa is aiming for a spot in the revamped Champions League.
Aston Villa is currently in fourth place in the Premier League and in a position to advance. They had a chance to secure their Champions League spot on Monday but needed a win over Liverpool FC. Unfortunately, the match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw without Matty Cash, the Polish national team player, on the field.
Among the spectators at Villa Park was Tom Hanks, the celebrated actor, director, and producer. Already a two-time Oscar winner with numerous Academy Award nominations, Hanks is also a genuine Aston Villa fan, and seeing them qualify for the Champions League would be a dream come true.
British media have previously inquired whether Tom Hanks considered buying Aston Villa. He openly shared that purchasing a Premier League club was out of his financial reach, though he cannot complain about his income.
Supporting Aston Villa goes beyond just watching games for Tom Hanks. He has visited the team on their US tours and has been a fixture at Villa Park. His appearance on Monday was no exception.
Captured by cameras at Aston Villa's headquarters before making his way to the VIP stand, Tom Hanks offered a warm smile and greeted a Sky Sports operator. The actor's presence highlighted his unwavering support for the team.
