Niall Horan unexpectedly at the Premier League match: who the star was supporting.

Niall Horan at the Manchester City vs Brentford match

According to The Sun: Pop star Niall Horan visited the Gtech Community Stadium to watch the match where Manchester City faced Brentford.

Although the former One Direction member, 32-year-old Niall, is a fan of Derby County, it didn’t stop him from buying a ticket to see the game featuring Erling Haaland.

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Niall sat next to his friend, fashionista Amelia Woolley, in the stands.

The couple recently moved into a luxurious £10 million apartment in London and seem to be settling in well, supporting one of the local teams.

However, Brentford was unable to respond to Haaland's goal scored in the ninth minute, leaving with no points.

Many fans were surprised by Niall's appearance at the match as he supports another team. One user on social media X commented:

“What is Niall Horan doing at the Brentford vs City match?”

Another user noted:

“Interesting how football brings people from different worlds together. Is he really interested in what's happening in the match, or is he just showing up for the sake of it?”

A third user added:

“Legendary! Seeing Niall Horan at the stadium is iconic.”

Niall Horan's successful career

Niall and his One Direction bandmates ended their career nearly ten years ago, but their long list of hits, as well as his solo career and television projects, have brought him a personal fortune of nearly £45 million.

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On Sunday, Niall witnessed another bright moment as Erling Haaland scored again.

The 25-year-old striker, who has already scored 18 goals in 11 matches for club and country this season, helped Manchester City rise to fifth place in the Premier League table.

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Niall Horan's presence at the stadium underscores his love for football, even though his heart belongs to another team. This match was a vivid testament to how sport can bring people together despite differing preferences.

A look at Erling Haaland's success this season also highlights his high scoring ability, emphasizing the importance of football for Manchester City and their fans.