June 30th 2024.
Over the weekend, Ed Sheeran made a bold decision to forgo the highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival and instead attend the England vs. Slovakia football match at Gelsenkirchen Stadium in Germany. As a die-hard football fan, the 33-year-old singer couldn't resist the opportunity to witness his home team compete in the UEFA Euro 2024 last-16 tie.
With his red England jersey on, Ed experienced a rollercoaster of emotions as he watched the game unfold. At first, things didn't look so promising as England was down 1-0 early on. Ed's frustration was evident as he wiped his brow and watched intently from the stands. But just when it seemed like all hope was lost, Jude Bellingham scored an incredible overhead kick, giving the team a fighting chance.
As the clock ran over and the score remained tied, Ed couldn't believe that manager Gareth Southgate hadn't made any substitutions. But his doubts were quickly silenced when Harry Kane scored the winning goal, securing England's spot in the next round of the competition. The stadium erupted in cheers and boos as the fans' emotions ran high. And Ed was right there in the thick of it, jumping around with his friends and capturing the moment on his phone.
But Ed wasn't the only famous face in the crowd that night. Wives and girlfriends of the players, also known as Wags, were there to show their support. Among them were Tolami Benson, wearing her boyfriend Bukayo Saka's number 7 shirt, and Annie Kilner, partner of Kyle Walker. Aaron Ramsdale's partner Georgina Irwin was also in attendance with their son Ronnie strapped to her chest.
After the unexpected victory, the England squad wasted no time and got back to training for their quarter-final match against Switzerland on Saturday. If they win, they will go on to face one of four possible teams in the semi-finals on July 10th. It's safe to say that Ed and all the other fans are keeping their fingers crossed for another win.
As for Glastonbury, Ed didn't seem to regret his decision to miss out. And with his love for football and his club, Ipswich Town, it's no surprise that he couldn't resist the opportunity to support his country. But who knows, maybe he'll make it to Glastonbury next year. After all, he's known to never turn down a good time.
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