‘My Respect for Ted Lasso Just Took a Dive’: NFL World Unhappy With Hollywood Actor Who Hung Out With Aaron Rodgers While Watching Megan Rapinoe and USWNT Lose to England

Published 10/09/2022, 11:44 AM EDT
NFL star Aaron Rodgers is in London ahead of the Packers’ game against the Giants. The football superstar met Emmy award winner Jason Sudeikis. The star actor plays Lasso on the sports comedy-drama series Ted Lasso. Interestingly, Sudeikis’ character is an American football coach, sent to the UK to manage a football club. The show received wide acclaim and helped Sudeikis win the Emmy Award.
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Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers posted an image on Twitter of A-Rod and the actor. However, some NFL fans were unhappy with the Hollywood actor who hung out with A-Rod. This was after star footballer Megan Rapinoe and the US women’s team lost to England in the friendly match held at the iconic Wembley stadium.
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This user lost his respect for the actor.
Another user expressed his wish.
This user had a humorous take.
A fan hoped for an invitation to the NFL game.
Another fan questioned Rodgers’ stand on vaccines.
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Earlier, Rodgers spoke about his desire to watch the game while in London. He was spotted in the box seat during the game. The 38-year-old earlier revealed he is a fan of Ted Lasso during an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show”. Several users made this meeting a point of discussion.
A user shared this GIF.
Another user assumed what they were discussing.
A user had a reference to an offensive game.
Another fan shared her excitement.
This user spoke about women’s football.
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The Green Bay Packers have a 3-1 record this season. Earlier, the superstar said his aim is to first help the team reach the playoffs. The 38-year-old star QB has made a good beginning to the new season.
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Meanwhile, the Packers will play in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. This is the first time they compete in the NFL International Series. A-Rod and Co. will aim to make it count.
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