‘Barbie’ Actress Margot Robbie Has “Pledged Her Allegiance” to This Surprising Premier League Team Over a Romantic Reason

Hollywood star Margot Robbie has been in the headlines for her role in the upcoming romantic comedy film ‘Barbie‘. She is a part of the star-studded cast alongside Ryan Gosling. The film is set to be released in July 2023 by Warner Bros. Pictures. The shooting for the film has already concluded and fans are excited about the film after the release of its first look. Margot Robbie has received several accolades previously, including two Academy Award nominations.

Apart from acting, she is also a huge soccer fan. Her husband, Tom Ackerley, has been a soccer fan for a long time and it seems that has now passed on Robbie.

Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie are among the producers of ‘Barbie‘. The two have been together since 2014, a year after meeting each other in the sets of ‘Suite Française‘. The couple got married in 2016 in Australia and have been together since.

ALSO READ: After Dua Lipa, Shakira Makes A Huge Announcement Regarding FIFA Qatar World Cup 22

Tom Ackerley is from Surrey in England and has been a big fan of the Premier League side Fulham FC. Robbie, in an interview from 2018 admitted that she also supports the London-based side in the Premier League.

Margot Robbie supports Fulham FC, thanks to her husband Tom Ackerley

The 32-year-old Hollywood star was in the UK in 2018 to promote her film ‘I, Tonya‘. She appeared for an interview on BBC’S Football Focus show during her UK promotional tour. During the interview, she revealed her love for the game of soccer and the PL club Fulham.

“I actually haven’t been to another Fulham game for a while, but I know they’re playing tomorrow against Aston Villa,” Robbie said. “And it’s my two best friends – well, it’s my husband and my other best friend Josie, so it’s, we’re all in a company together, lucky chap.”

Robbie also revealed her husband and her best friend’s favorite side. However, she added that she would support Fulham FC, her husband’s favorite soccer team.

She continued: “Aston Villa’s Josie’s team, Fulham’s Tom’s team, so they’re going to the game and it’s tense already. I’m on the edge of my seat to see who wins.”

When asked which team would she support, Robbie said, “I mean, I’ve pledged my allegiance to Fulham, so I want Fulham to win.”

Robbie isn’t really a regular at the Craven Cottage, but she always has her support for the Lilywhites.

Fulham FC’s performance in the Premier League

The London-based team has been in impressive form this season after being promoted from the championship. Fulham has 19 points in 15 games this season. They are currently 9th in the league table with 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.

WATCH THIS STORY: Lionel Messi Joins Serena Williams and Other Elite Athletes to Invest in a 43 Billion Worth Fantasy Soccer Game

They have failed to remain in the Premier League after being promoted on the last two occasions. However, with a good kick-start this season, they will be looking forward to staying away from the relegation zone.