Hollywood Star Tom Hanks Cheers on Aston Villa at Villa Park

Hollywood star Tom Hanks made a special appearance at Villa Park in Birmingham to support his beloved football team, Aston Villa, in their match against Liverpool. The Oscar-winning actor expressed his excitement in a pre-game video, marking the atmosphere for the clash.

The game kicked off with an unexpected turn as Aston Villa’s goalkeeper, Emi Martinez, accidentally scored an own goal, putting Liverpool in the lead. Nonetheless, Villa managed to equalize, sparking cheers from Tom Hanks as he applauded the team’s efforts, especially after Youri Tielemans netted one in for the home side.

The match escalated into a thrilling affair as Aston Villa fought back from a 3-1 deficit to level the score at 3-3, courtesy of two dramatic late strikes from Jhon Duran. Hanks was visibly captivated by the game, showing genuine surprise and enthusiasm as Villa salvaged a point in the dying moments of the encounter.

Tom Hanks, a long-time admirer of Aston Villa, shared his initial introduction to the club on James Corden’s The Late Late Show. The famous actor humorously recounted how he became a fan after mistaking the football club’s name for a picturesque vacation spot, thus cementing his support for the team.