Joe Hart Reveals Shock New Look Ahead of Soccer Aid Charity Match
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart has undergone a drastic transformation ahead of the Soccer Aid charity match, leaving fans and viewers doing a double take. According to a report by Wales Online, Hart, who hung up his gloves and retired from playing last year, has shaved his head, abandoning his signature blonde locks.
During his playing career, Hart’s blonde hair famously landed him a lucrative sponsorship deal with shampoo brand Head & Shoulders. However, in a surprise move, the 38-year-old has now revealed his new look, which has left some fans baffled. Wales Online reports that Hart’s new appearance had caused a stir at Soccer Aid training earlier this week, with videos and photos of the former goalkeeper emerging online.
In promotional shots for the charity match, Hart still had a full head of hair, as he did when he appeared on TNT Sports and BBC coverage in recent weeks. However, it appears that he has since undergone a significant change. Wales Online notes that speculation is growing that Hart may have undergone a hair transplant procedure, with some fans suggesting that his scalp shows signs of redness and swelling, common side effects of the procedure.
Fans have taken to social media to react to Hart’s new look, with some poking fun at him. One fan joked: "Did Joe Hart lose his Head & Shoulders deal?" Another wrote: "Someone’s been to Turkey," while a third teased: "Turkey & Shoulders". Others have compared Hart’s new look to famous footballers and celebrities, including Zinedine Zidane, Alan Shearer, and former Celtic captain Scott Brown.
Despite the reaction from fans, Hart will be hoping that his new look won’t affect his goalkeeping abilities as he makes his Soccer Aid debut and looks to help England defend their title against the World XI. Wales Online reports that Hart will be joined on the England team by some of his former international teammates, including Jack Wilshere, Michael Carrick, and Aaron Lennon, as well as famous faces such as Sir Mo Farah, Paddy McGuinness, and Tom Grennan.
The Soccer Aid charity match will see the England team take on a World XI side boasting the likes of Carlos Tevez, Nemanja Vidic, and Leonardo Bonucci, as well as celebrities Tony Bellew, Nicky Byrne, and Livi Sheldon. As Wales Online notes, Hart has expressed his excitement for the match, saying: "I’ve been back training and loving it. Can’t wait to get the gloves back on and play with some legends for an amazing cause."
