Foden’s Accidental Gazza: From Social Media Dare to Viral Euros Icon
Remember Phil Foden’s platinum blonde hair at Euro 2020? The one that sent social media into a frenzy and had everyone comparing him to Paul Gascoigne? Believe it or not, it all started as a bit of a lark.
Foden’s celebrity barber, Sheldon Edwards (aka HD Cutz), has spilled the beans on the surprising backstory behind the iconic look. It turns out, the blonde wasn’t planned!
Edwards, juggling a busy schedule, started dyeing Foden’s hair late at night and impulsively posted a mid-process picture on Instagram. “Do you know what I’m going to do?” he captioned it. Little did they know, the internet would explode. Suddenly, everyone was tagging Gascoigne’s name, and the accidental Gazza tribute was born.
Foden, a Gascoigne admirer, saw the online buzz and decided to take a leap of faith. “He trusted me,” says Edwards, “even though he didn’t know what he wanted.” With just 30 minutes to spare, Edwards completed the transformation, a decision that still sparks conversations today.
The blonde ‘do became such a phenomenon that the entire England squad vowed to follow suit if they brought home the trophy. Foden, envisioning a team of blonde bombers, even joked about replicating Romania’s iconic team haircut! [talkSPORT]
Sadly, the Euros dream ended in heartbreak for England. Italy emerged victorious on penalties, leaving Foden’s blonde mane as a bittersweet reminder of the tournament.
As England gears up for the Euro 2024 final against Spain, one wonders if another hair-raising trend will emerge. One thing’s for sure: Foden’s accidental tribute to Gazza remains an unforgettable moment in Euros history.
