Former England Footballer Transforms for Daughter’s 18th Birthday
A former England striker, known for playing with Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United, and Stoke City, surprised many by dressing up as Hulk Hogan during a fancy dress party celebrating his youngest daughter’s 18th birthday on Saturday.
Career and Personal Life
The footballer retired from professional play in 2013. Since then, he has taken on roles as a sports pundit and commentator, and has been active in horse racing as a breeder and owner. He married his childhood sweetheart in 2005 and together they have three children.
Family Highlights and Advocacy
- His oldest daughter gained fame in 2022 as the runner-up on Love Island.
- He collaborated with his son, who has Stargardt disease, on a documentary called Football is for Everyone, raising awareness about sight loss.
Memorable Birthday Celebration
For his youngest daughter Emily’s milestone birthday, the football legend fully embraced the theme by dressing as the iconic American wrestler Hulk Hogan, making a bold and playful statement far from his usual public image.
Emily’s 18th birthday party "was an extravagant fancy dress event" where the sports pundit "went all out" in his costume.
Can You Guess Who?
The transformation was so striking that many found the footballer almost unrecognisable as he celebrated with his wife Louise and family.
Author’s summary: A celebrated former England footballer, now a sports pundit and horse breeder, surprised fans by donning a Hulk Hogan costume for his daughter’s extravagant 18th birthday party while continuing his family and advocacy commitments.