’I’m a Real Madrid Fan!”- SNL Star Marcello Hernandez Says He Wanted to Play Soccer for the National Team

Marcello Hernandez, an American comedian who is part of the TV show Saturday Nights Live, has shed his views on soccer in a recent interview. The comedian tells about his favorite soccer club, Real Madrid, and the US national team. He wanted to play soccer, and it was his childhood dream.

Hernandez joined the SNL cast this year. The show is in its 48th season. Apart from SNL, the comedian has joined hands with McDonald’s for a comedy TikTok series on soccer, “futbol”. McDonald’s has launched the series as a tribute to the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

Marcello Hernandez is a Real Madrid Fan

Marcello Hernandez, while speaking to Distractify, gave insights about his early life, college life, and his love for soccer. He has played soccer since he was four years old. He was in love with the game. Hernandez believes soccer is a big sport followed worldwide and has brought people all over the world close. As such, the World Cup is exciting for the comedian.

While speaking about his favorite club, he was quick to mention European giants and arguably the best club in the world, Real Madrid. He said, ” I’m a Real Madrid fan … And despite that, you know, I want the United States to grow. And, you know, my dream as a little kid that grew up in Miami was to one-day play for the national team. So I want the US to move forward and to always get better. And this year, we have some players that have been playing in Europe. So you know, between Real Madrid and the US, I have some teams to root for.”

Although he also roots for the US national soccer team and was his dream to play for them. Now, the comedian is focused on the TikTok campaign for McDonald’s and the 48th season of Saturday Night Live.

Celebs and Sports stars who follow the 14x UCL winners

Being arguably the best club in the world, Real Madrid boasts huge fans across the world. Their Galactico era has helped them to build a loyal fanbase. The club is going strong and is the most successful in La Liga history and UEFA Champions League too. It’s no surprise that many celebs and athletes from other sports are big fans of the club.

Record 22 Grandslam winner Rafael Nadal is a huge Madridista and fans believe he will be the President of the club one day. He keeps visiting Santiago Bernabeu for Real Madrid matches regularly. F1 stars Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz also follow the club closely. Luka Doncic is another big name who follows Real Madrid and has represented the club’s basketball team.

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When it comes to Hollywood, Tom Cruise, Russell Crow, and Penelope Cruz are the first names on the list. Famous singers Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, and Robbie Williams also support the club.

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Let us know which soccer club do you support and why? Also, share your predictions on the winner of the Qatar FIFA World Cup.