Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney surprises at Sporting Lisbon match
Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney made an unexpected appearance at the Jose Alvalade Stadium on Friday evening, stealing the spotlight as Sporting Lisbon secured a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Estoril, reports BritPanorama.
The 28-year-old star, best known for her roles in Euphoria, White Lotus and The Housemaid, shocked fans with her surprise visit to the Portuguese capital. The American actress received a warm welcome from the Primeira Liga club, with their victory seeing them remain in second place in the league standings, sitting four points behind leaders Porto.
Sweeney was treated to a VIP experience throughout her evening at the stadium, where club official Andre Bernardo personally presented her with a customised Sporting Lisbon shirt bearing her name. She appeared delighted as she received the personalised kit, sporting a casual ensemble of cap, hoodie, leather jacket and jeans for the occasion.
The Portuguese club documented her visit extensively, sharing footage of the actress meeting various staff members and capturing her reactions to the stadium surroundings. Sporting welcomed their celebrity guest on social media, posting photographs alongside the message: “Welcome to Alvalade, @sydney_sweeney.”
Sweeney took in the action from the directors’ box before venturing onto the pitch after the final whistle, posing enthusiastically with club mascot Jubas and having fun during an impromptu kickabout. After finding the back of the net during her kickabout, she recreated Bruno Fernandes’ trademark celebration, placing her hands over her ears in a nod to the former Sporting midfielder now at Manchester United.
The actress’s appearance sparked considerable reaction on social media, with supporters expressing their delight at the unexpected celebrity visit. One rival fan admitted on X: “I never thought I’d be jealous of Sporting,” while another supporter quipped that Sweeney represented “the best signing of the season.” However, some fans were puzzled by the Hollywood connection, with one bewildered user simply stating: “I have so many questions.”
On the pitch, Sporting secured their victory through a brace from Luis Suarez, with Daniel Braganca adding a third in stoppage time. Amid the jubilance of the win, Sweeney’s unexpected visit served as a delightful reminder of how sport can transcend borders, capturing the imagination of fans far beyond the pitch.
