“It’s Coming Home”: George Russell & GF Carmen Mundt Turn Competitive as UEFA Euros 2024 Fever Grips Couple

The soccer fever is high! As UEFA Euros 2024 marches to its end, the Olympiastadion in Berlin is ready to host the final between Spain and England. Besides the two respective countries, the entire globe is divided, which side will win? The ‘tiki-taka’ experts or the flagbearers of the English land. Joining the soccer craze, George Russell and girlfriend Carmen Mundt take a competitive stance!

Russell, a well-known soccer fan, is supporting Gareth Southgate-led England, while his partner Carmen Mundt is rooting for La Roja. The couple are going heads-on against each other. And it will be interesting to see who will have the last laugh. Russell and Mundt are on their way to Berlin. For what? Of course to watch the Euros 2024 finals!

Riding their private jet, the couple headed towards the German land. Sharing their status update, Russell posted an Instagram story, with the caption: “Either way… It’s coming home,” – followed by the English and Spanish flag, and a laughing emoji, implying whoever wins, Spain or England, someone in his family will be happy at the end of the game.

Apart from F1, Russell is quite good at juggling a soccer ball. The Brit seamlessly blends his love for both sports, making this Euros final an event of personal significance. After all, who wouldn’t want their country to win a major championship? Soccer is no less than F1 – equal drama and thrill. Moreover, either sport has the most dedicated fans!

George Russell and other F1 drivers who are soccer lovers

Several F1 drivers have expressed their interest in the noble game of soccer, or as the Europeans love to call it – football. George Russell supports Wolverhampton Wanderers FC aka the Wolves. Lewis Hamilton in his early days had a chance to choose between soccer, cricket, and motorsport and the rest is history. However, Hamilton never disappoints when a soccer ball hits his feet.

On the other hand, Fernando Alonso almost became a professional soccer player in his developing years. But then, he had a different calling. Alonso and Carlos Sainz are known Real Madrid supporters and have visited Santiago Bernabeu to watch live matches. Pierre Gasly is a huge fan of Paris Saint Germain, while Max Verstappen is a dedicated fan of the Netherlands soccer team and is good friends with Captain, Virgil van Dijk.

The F1 drivers find solace in soccer beyond the hubbub of F1. As the UEFA Euros 2024 final draws near, the excitement among fans, including F1 drivers, is palpable. George Russell and Carmen Mundt are already going the extra mile to support their respective home teams. Adding a layer of passion to their daily life among speeding cars; this gesture by the couple is being revered.

As the kick-off for the final approaches, the camaraderie and enthusiasm for soccer among elite athletes show that competitive spirit knows no bounds, on the track or the pitch. Who will win the UEFA Euros 2024? Share your predictions in the comments.