Ant Anstead Celebrates His Soccer Team's Win Ahead Of The New Season
By Afouda Bamidele on July 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
Ant Anstead's semi-professional soccer career is flourishing!
Although he chose to toe the line of being a presenter and an automotive expert, Anstead has a budding interest in soccer, having played semi-professionally for nearly two decades. In his latest feat, he and his team were crowned champions in an ongoing pre-season ahead of an upcoming championship tournament over the weekend.
Ant Anstead & His Soccer Team Claimed New Victory During A Weekend Pre-Season Match
With a record number of 700 matches and being the only player to win as a goalkeeper and striker at Ryman level under his belt, it was no surprise that Anstead led his team to victory once again. The father-of-three, who plays in the United States affiliate of Southampton FC, highlighted the big win in an image shared to his Instagram Story over the weekend.
In the pic, he beamed proudly as he and his teammates posed for the camera with their hands on each other's shoulders. Across the shot, he penned at the top, "This 44 year old getting ready for the incoming season," adding at the bottom, "Decent @footballclubuk pre season game today in the SCORCHING HEAT. 3-1 winners."
Anstead had previously gotten his fans excited when he won a championship game in May. At the time, The Blast observed that his partner, Renée Zellweger, had supportively stood on the sidelines as he and his team played their way to victory.
During the game, the couple could not hide their excitement at the win and were promptly captured in pictures, with Zellweger sporting a black shirt, matching sneakers, tan cargo pants, and an orange Texas Longhorns cap.
While one shot showcased them cozying up to each other during the match, another featured them sharing a sweet kiss and an embrace while Anstead was still in his uniform.
The 54-year-old beauty even established her place as her man's personal photographer, snapping all the thrilling moments of the game as it happened. As for Anstead, he celebrated his team's big win, jumping up and down with the other players while still in their vibrant green jerseys.
The 'Wheeler Dealers' Co-Host's Fans Praised Him & His Lover For Their Relationship
The car enthusiast and his partner nearly broke the internet after he posted the first-ever image of them together with two of his kids — Amelie and Archie on social media. Per The Blast, the "Celebrity IOU: Joyride" smiled from ear to ear as he and his son rocked classic black tuxes while his daughter donned a stunning black dress ahead of a formal event.
However, Zellweger stole the spotlight, sporting a gold dress that perfectly matched her metallic pumps. The "Cold Mountain" actress posed beside her man, placing her hand on his shoulder while he put his arm around her trim waist.
The photo also brought attention to the bond between Anstead's son and his sister as the 16-year-old secured his arm on the back of the 19-year-old beauty who was laughing. It was accompanied by a blurry pic that seemingly highlighted one of the best moments of the event and this caption:
“@fosgoodwood How it started How it ended 😂 x @landrover @radfordmotors.”
As expected, the post caught the eye of thousands of netizens, with this one gushing in the comments, "This makes me so Happy!! I LOVE Renee Z!!" Another fan claimed, "You're such a gorgeous family, I love Rene Zellweger," and the third noted, "Great fun making memories. I love everything about both photos!!!"
"I see a part of Hudzo in Ren. If I never heard of you guys, I would've thought she's his mum," a fourth cybercitizen chimed, as a fifth declared, "Y'all look great..good match.. someone sweet n cute…."
A sixth fan confessed, "I am in love with you and Rene. She is the sweetest lady and you are the sweetest guy. It's funny how the different turns in life bring us to the best connections. you guys look so happy keep on keeping on!"
There were also congratulatory messages from fans, indicating that reports of Anstead and Zellweger's engagement warmed their hearts. As one person exclaimed, "Wow! I guess it has been a minute since I was around. Everyone grew up and got happy! Good to see. Congratulations!," another stated, "Yayy!! So gorgeous. Congrats."
