Football fans were left impressed with Prince William’s unexpected punditry skills after his detailed analysis of Aston Villa’s performance in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain on April 10 went viral.
Speaking to TNT Sports, the Prince of Wales gave an articulate breakdown of Villa’s 3-1 defeat at the Parc des Princes. His remarks sparked praise across social media, with fans lauding his passion and football knowledge. He discussed the game at the Parc des Princes team tunnel along with former England and Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand, who later shared the interaction via social media.
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A lifelong Aston Villa supporter, Prince William has frequently been spotted attending England and Villa matches. He was present in the stands for Villa’s match against PSG along with his son Prince George, where they witnessed his side take an early lead before succumbing to a second-half comeback.
The Prince was even seen greeting the Aston Villa players like Marcus Rashford and Marco Assensio, as they geared up for the match in the dressing room.
Morgan Rogers gave Villa the lead in the 25th minute, but PSG equalised through Dsir Dou in the 39th minute from a well-worked set piece. Just four minutes into the second half, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s dazzling strike turned the tide. The win was sealed in stoppage time with Nuno Mendes scoring PSG’s third in the 90+12 minute.
Villa now face an uphill battle in the second leg at Villa Park on April 16, where they’ll hope to overturn the deficit and keep their European dream alive.
