# Tom Hiddleston: Why I Love The Beautiful Game

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Published: 2026-06-17T14:52:44+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-athletic-fc-presents/episodes/why-i-love-the-beautiful-game-tom-hiddleston
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Tom Hiddleston love for soccer has run alongside his acting career, but long since preceded it. It all started with watching England compete at the European Championship in 1996 and later turned into a love affair with Arsenal when he moved to North London to study acting more than 25 years ago. In the latest of The Athletic's 'Why I Love The Beautiful Game' World Cup series, the Marvel actor discusses why he's feeling bullish about England's chances this summer - particularly under new head coach Thomas Tuchel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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