Prince William received acclaim for his 'remarkable understanding of the game' following a unexpected yet engaging interview prior to the match. Champions League game.
The Aston Villa A fan traveled to Paris to watch the match. Premier League team will face Paris Saint-Germain in the match semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday evening .
Prince William even made an appearance on TNT Sports ’ pre-match coverage, being interviewed by former Scotland striker Ally McCoist and Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand.
The Prince of Wales is often spotted at Villa Park but fans were nevertheless surprised by his football knowledge.
‘I’m pretty terrified,’ the 42-year-old admitted as his beloved Aston Villa prepared to take on a PSG side who knocked out Premier League champions-elect Liverpool .
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'It’s quite an important match, and it has been eagerly awaited by Villa fans. My nerves are tingling with excitement. I’ve put on every item of clothing I consider lucky, hoping it makes a difference!'
When asked about Paris Saint-Germain, the future king commented, "We all witnessed the match against Liverpool and noticed PSG's high intensity; they were unstoppable in both games."
'They applied intense pressure, which means for Aston Villa manager Unai Emery and his squad, it's all about handling that aggressive pressing.'
'Unai enjoys it when opposing teams apply pressure on him, though clearly there’s a boundary. The challenge will be figuring out how to navigate their defense and overcome it. It’s shaping up to be a tough evening. I anticipate a vibrant crowd.'
Moving forward with assessing the challenge posed by PSG, Prince William commented: "The absence of players like Kylian Mbappé and other big stars brings the team closer together."
What is the reason behind Prince William supporting Aston Villa?
The Prince, who backed Aston Villa to ‘beat PSG 2-1’, has previously explained why he supports the Premier League club.
He started following Villa after being taken to their matches by family friends when he was younger and ‘felt like he belonged’.
‘With the camaraderie among the fans and the chanting and the singing, I just felt like I belonged there,’ he said.
Prince William was in the tunnel at PSG’s stadium shortly before kick-off embracing several Villa players and wishing them well.
Soccer enthusiasts lauded his brief appearance on TNT Sports, with many deeming him the 'top analyst' of the program.
Must admit, Prince William really excelled as a commentator alongside Rio Ferdinand and Ally McCoist in Paris," commented a user on X. "He certainly understands the game.
Another said: ‘So impressed with Prince William. He could definitely have a TV job in football.’
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