King Charles Hates Football, Claims Prince William
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- Prince William stated his father, King Charles III, dislikes football.
- William explained he developed his own passion for the sport through friends, not royal tradition.
- He expressed a desire for England to win the current World Cup.
Prince William revealed that his father, King Charles III, has no interest in football, despite William's own well-known passion for the sport. "My father hates football," William shared on the US podcast "New Heights." He was responding to a question about whether his father had taken him to see his favorite team, Aston Villa.
My father hates football
William, the heir to the throne, explained that his family does not have a strong football tradition. While some royals support clubs, his own deep love for the game developed through school friends who introduced him to matches. He added that his family's involvement in football is not a long-standing tradition.
no particularly long football tradition
When asked about England's prospects in the current World Cup, William expressed a hopeful outlook. He laughed and said, "That they win, I think." He also commented on the team's mental state, noting that the German coach Thomas Tuchel has brought them into a "very good mental state" and is fostering "more freedom and fluidity."
That they win, I think.
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Originally published by Der Spiegel in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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