Matthew McConaughey brings star quality to Stamford Bridge as Oscar winning actor greets Frank Lampard and compatriot Christian Pulisic after watching Chelsea’s victory over Lille
- Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey was spectator on Tuesday night
- He saw American compatriot Christian Pulisic help Chelsea to win over Lille
- McConaughey optimistic football can take over baseball and ice hockey in USA
Matthew McConaughey added some Hollywood shine to proceedings at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.
The Oscar winning actor was in attendance for Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Lille that saw Frank Lampard’s side through to the Champions League last 16.
He shared pictures with the manager and a number of the players after the game and was there at least in part to support compatriot Christian Pulisic.
Matthew McConaughey posed for a snap with Christian Pulisic after the game
N’Golo Kante, Emerson and Willian also met the actor after the game on Tuesday night
The 50-year-old is hopeful that the winger can blaze a trail for more American players to mix it in Europe with the world’s best.
He said: ‘As far as Americans in the European leagues go, Pulisic would be at the top. Hopefully we can see more of that. Youth soccer in America is big. There is a real commitment there.
‘My hope is that in eight to 10 years you’re going to see that generation actually having something to do with soccer around the world at a high level.
The Oscar winner had a shirt presented with his name on at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday
‘We’ll see, I don’t think it’s ever going to take over American football or basketball but it may take over ice hockey and baseball.
‘So it’s good to see Pulisic out there and hopefully more Americans can get up to his level.’
The Blues cruised to a deserved two-goal lead on Tuesday before Loic Remy pulled one back at his old stomping ground.
Lampard’s side then saw out an anxious few minutes to ensure they reached the knockout stages.
Frank Lampard helped steer his side to victory and met McConaughey afterwards
Tammy Abraham scored against Lille as Chelsea progressed to the last 16