Julia Roberts poses with Manchester United stars as Erik ten Hag and Marcus Rashford meet the Hollywood actress on a US tour after Pep Guardiola previously labeled her as his ‘IDOL’
- Julia Roberts has been greeted by Manchester United players in America
- The Hollywood star is a United supporter and met players from the first team on Saturday
- Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola previously labeled Roberts as one of his ‘idols’
Pep Guardiola may want to look away after Julia Roberts visited Manchester United players and staff on their pre-season tour of America.
The Hollywood actress lives in the United States and is a huge fan of the Red Devils having previously been welcomed backstage.
She visited Old Trafford in November 2016 to watch Manchester United, which was managed by Jose Mourinho.
At the time, Roberts was visiting Old Trafford with her cameraman Daniel Moder and her three children, who are believed to be United fans.
Now she has been granted unfiltered access for a second occasion and posed for photos with United boss Erik ten Hag and other stars at the MetLife stadium following Saturday’s friendly victory over Arsenal.
Hollywood actress Julia Robert (right) met Manchester United players in America on Saturday
Roberts (left) received a personalized Man United top from Erik ten Hag (right)
The Premier League giants also presented her with a home shirt debossed with number one and Roberts in a dig at their city rivals.
Roberts’ star status rivals United’s biggest names, and photos with the 55-year-old supporter were often requested.
Marcus Rashford, fresh off signing a new long-term contract with his boyhood club, put his arm around Roberts and was hugged as the pair posed for a moment.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro was all smiles as he grinned deafeningly as he stood beside her after getting some pre-season minutes in his legs.
New United captain Bruno Fernandes couldn’t hide his delight either, with Scotland international Scott McTominay looking ecstatic to meet Roberts.
Summer signing Mason Mount also joined the celebrity encounter, as did World Cup winning center back Raphael Varane.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola previously labeled Roberts as one of his ‘idols’
Meanwhile, for Guardiola, it’s a case of what could have been when Roberts cemented her love for Manchester’s red half.
The City boss previously shocked supporters when he explained his admiration for Roberts by saying: ‘I have three idols in my life. Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Julia Roberts. These are my three idols.
“Julia Roberts came to Manchester years ago – not in the 90s when Sir Alex (Ferguson) won titles and titles and titles.
“She came in the period when we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?” he added.