Fans shocked to find out which Premier League team George Weah supports as ex-Chelsea striker...
Fans Stunned By George Weah's Premier League Team
Released: 00:47 GMT, 29 October 2024 | Revised: 00:49 GMT, 29 October 2024
In the 1999-2000 season, George Weah appeared in 15 matches for Chelsea, and then he played nine times for Manchester City in the next season.
However, the renowned Liberian revealed on Monday night that he actually roots for another team in the Premier League.
Weah, who had stints with Monaco, PSG, AC Milan, and Marseille throughout his playing days, disclosed at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris that he has been a fan of Tottenham Hotspur since he was young.
The 58-year-old, who claimed the Ballon d'Or title in 1995, attended the award ceremony in Paris as a notable guest on Monday.
During his time on stage, Weah was inquired about the players he enjoyed watching the most.
George Weah attended the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony in Paris, France, as a distinguished guest on Monday.
Weah, the recipient of the men's award in 1995, was seen on the red carpet following his arrival on Monday.
Former Chelsea and Manchester City forward Weah disclosed that he is a fan of a different English club.
He responded by indicating former Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane and remarked, "Absolutely, that's one of my favorite players."
I really admire Mr. Kane. When he was part of my team, I became a devoted fan. I consider myself a great supporter because I think he is a highly skilled and intelligent forward.
"I've been a fan of Tottenham since I was a child. I really love the team."
Numerous viewers tuned into the awards show on TV were quick to share their astonishment at Weah's announcement.
Someone expressed on X (previously known as Twitter): 'Weah has been a Spurs supporter all along and we had no idea!'
A fellow Tottenham fan chimed in, saying, "There's no chance George Weah is a Spurs supporter, shout out!"
A Chelsea supporter posted on Twitter: "Wait, George Weah cheers for Tottenham?!?! I can't imagine how he felt when he scored the winning goal against them while playing for us."
Weah is seen holding the FA Cup trophy in 2000 following Chelsea's triumph in the final match.
Kane, who smiled broadly in response to Weah's compliments, made the switch from Tottenham to Bayern Munich in August of the previous year.
Despite everything, Kane remains Tottenham's top scorer in history, having netted 280 goals over the course of 435 matches.
Kane secured the 10th position in the total voting for this year's Ballon d'Or.
The 31-year-old captain of England also received the Gerd Muller Trophy alongside Kylian Mbappe since they each netted 44 goals for their clubs last season.
Kane scored 44 goals for Bayern in just 45 games, whereas Mbappe played in 48 matches for PSG last season before making the move to Real Madrid over the summer.
Weah expressed his admiration for Harry Kane and shared that he has been a fan of Tottenham Hotspur since he was a kid.
England's captain Kane was seen striking a pose for a photograph on the red carpet at the Théâtre du Châtelet.
Kane received the Gerd Muller Trophy, which he will have to share with the missing Kylian Mbappe.
Even with his impressive number of goals, Kane was unable to lead Bayern to secure a team trophy in his first year in Germany.
At the moment, Bayern is leading the Bundesliga standings after playing eight matches this season.