Eagle-eyed football fans have joked they have spotted WWE wrestler Rey Mysterio at the FA Cup clash between Man City and Newcastle United.
Citykept their hopes alive of winning a second successive treble (Premier League,Champions League and FA Cup) with a 2-0 win overthe Magpiesin the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Two deflected Bernardo Silva strikes proved to be the difference at the Etihad Stadium, as Pep Guardiola’s side joined Championship side Coventry City in the semi-finals of the competition.
Rey Mysterio lookalike in the crowd
But while City continue to make their own headlines on the pitch, one fan made headlines off it when he was picked up on the live broadcast in the stands.
The fan was pictured wearing a mask reminiscent of wrestling superstar, Mysterio, and fans were loving it on social media.
What is Rey Mysterio doing at Man City vs Newcastle 😂😂😂pic.twitter.com/mjG8aw9QaP
One City fan made light of the FFP charges City are facing, as he joked on X: “Blud is trying to take our charges from 115 to 619,” referencing Mysterio’s signature wrestling move.
Another fan tweeted: “Who wears mask to watch a football ball game?” And another added: “The score is 61-9.”
The FA Cup semi-finals line-up will be completed on Sunday when Chelsea take on Championship leaders Leicester City, whileManchester UnitedhostLiverpool,who can still win a quadruple in Jurgen Klopp’s final season in charge.
Sean McCormick was the Sports Editor at Dexerto. He has a BA in Sports Journalism and over the last seven years has worked as a writer, reporter and an editor across titles such as Chronicle Live, Leeds Live and Manchester Evening News covering the region’s football clubs and sports stars. Sean loves football, boxing, MMA, darts and NBA.
