38 celebrities you may not have known support Manchester United - from Harry Styles to Rey Mysterio
Man United are followed by millions of people around the world and the Premier League outfit have no shortage of famous fans
Manchester United may have struggled on the pitch in recent times, though their status as arguably the biggest club in world football remains intact.
The Red Devils have fans in all corners of the world and are greeted by thousands whenever travelling to new places on pre-season tours.
Some of the individuals who follow the club are particularly popular in their respective industries, from music to acting, and have made no secret of their admiration for United in the past.
Harry Styles was seen in attendance during United's win at Luton Town last month, leaving some wondering which other famous faces are fanatics of the club.
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We have taken a look at some of the biggest names, below.
Harry Styles
Musician Harry Styles is a well-known supporter of the club and was recently spotted at United's away win at Luton Town in February.
(Image: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)1 of 38Usain Bolt
The Jamaica athlete has attended multiple matches at Old Trafford, the most recent of which came one year ago as Bolt watched on during United's FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham on home soil.
(Image: 2023 Simon Stacpoole/Offside)2 of 38Luke Littler
The teenage darts sensation is a boyhood supporter of the Red Devils and was invited to the club as a special guest on the back of his success at the PDC World Darts Championship.
3 of 38Rachel Riley
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The Countdown host is an avid United fan and has previously hosted award ceremonies and charity events involving the first-team squad.
(Image: 2018 Getty Images)4 of 38Stormzy
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Despite being born in London, the award-winning rapper explained why he took the decision to follow the club back in 2017. He told Sky Sports: "I always get stick. That's just how the stars aligned for me. When I was younger, I didn't have a big brother or a dad who supported United. It all kind of came from me."
(Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)5 of 38Orlando Bloom
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The English actor claims to have formed an association with United due to the influence of his next-door neighbour.
(Image: 2019 Getty Images)6 of 38Rory McIlroy
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McIlroy, a four-time major winner in golf, has made clear his love for the Red Devils clear on multiple occasions. The Northern Irishman was invited to Old Trafford in 2014 after winning the Open Championship, as shown below.
(Image: 2014 Getty Images)7 of 38Conor McGregor
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Previously linked with buying Manchester United, the UFC fighter has already explained where his love for the club comes from.
"I was attracted to the success and winning mentality of the club and people surrounded by United," he said. "Irish legends like Denis Irwin and Roy Keane were dedicated to their craft and had that winning mentality."
8 of 38Tyson Fury
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Born and raised in Wythenshawe, the successful boxer has not been afraid to share his views on the playing squad in the past.
(Image: Richard Pelham/Getty Images)9 of 38Dave
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Similarly to Stormzy, the British rapper was born in London but is not a fan of any club in the capital.
The 25-year-old is a huge Marcus Rashford fan, and told the forward in a 2019 interview with The Guardian: "I rate you so highly, not just in terms of football, but because I can see you take it seriously.
"I can look to you and say, “Wow, this is someone who’s got an opportunity and he’s running with it.'"
(Image: BBC)10 of 38Julia Roberts
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Hollywood superstar Roberts left Pep Guardiola devastated he found out which team Roberts was a fan of. "She went to visit Man United, she didn't come to see us," he said after revealing the American as one of his three idols in life.
(Image: Getty Images)11 of 38Rick Astley
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The 58-year-old singer hails from Newton-le-Willows and has appeared on talkSPORT more than once to discuss the Red Devils.
(Image: Dave Hogan/Hogan Media/REX/Shutterstock)12 of 38Justin Timberlake
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The multi-Grammy award-winning singer has declared his support for United in the past having become good friends with ex-Reds striker Alan Smith. Speaking in 2007, Timberlake said: "I'm a Red.
"I'm mates with Smithy so he's my favourite player but [Cristiano] Ronaldo isn't bad either. I really like [Wayne] Rooney too.
"Smithy hooked me up with some tickets so I went to watch the home game against West Ham."
(Image: Supplied)13 of 38Floyd Mayweather
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Mayweather's support for the United is perhaps not as diehard as those above but he has still pledged his allegiance to the Reds. In an interview with Rio Ferdinand for BT Sport, the boxer was asked whether he preferred United or City.
He responded: "Who got the better record? Who got the more championships? [United], well that's who we rocking with baby. I have yet to go to a football game, I'm waiting to go to a football game. Eventually, I want to go to one of the biggest football games in the world."
14 of 38Olly Murs
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Murs is another musician with Manchester in his heart. The singer is also a supporter and chairman of local side in Essex, Coggeshall Town.
(Image: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images)15 of 38Zoe Ball
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Controversially, the Radio 2 DJ swapped teams from Liverpool to United as the Merseyside club's stardom fell and the Reds' rocketed up the league in the 1990s.
16 of 38Mick Hucknall
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The Simply Red singer is close friends with Sir Alex Ferguson and even joined in training with the United squad during the 1990s according to former players.
17 of 38Steve McFadden
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Known best to people in the UK as EastEnders' Phil Mitchell, the actor supports United from afar.
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