Manchester City’s footballer Kevin de Bruyne was amazed after learning that cricket is the second most popular sport in the world and he even commented that “nobody in Europe is watching cricket”. During a quiz for City segment called “AI Showdown”, by Bruyne and his teammate James McATEE were invited to guess the 5 best popular sports in Europe. After being revealed that the cricket was n ° 2 just after football, from Bruyne was surprised and he continued saying: “How can the cricket be second on the list? It is a lie”. He added: “I don’t know anyone in Europe who looks at cricket, let’s be honest.”
The declaration was not taken lightly by social media users who criticized Bruyne for his declaration and even referred to the growing popularity of sport in various countries across Europe.
Kevin de Bruyne on cricket:
“No one in Europe looks at him”.pic.twitter.com/u1zmux2zeg
– MUFADDAL VOHRA (@mufaddal_vohra) April 11, 2025
Earlier, De Bruyne confirmed that he would leave Manchester City at the end of the season.
De Bruyne, 33, won 14 major trophies since he joined City de Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023.
Guy played in the English league and thinks that cricket is not popular
– Abhay (@Kaunhauabhay) April 11, 2025
“Nothing on this subject is easy to write, but as a football players, we all know that this day comes finally. This day is there – and you deserve to hear it first,” said Bruyne in an article on social networks.
“Football led me to all of you – and to this city. Hunting my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city. This club. These people … gave me everything. I had no choice but to return everything! And guess what – we won everything.”
Certainly not expected of a world class player. An sportsman should never degrade another sport
– Krishna Vardhan (@_krishnavardhan) April 11, 2025
The Belgian international played a decisive role in the rise of the city to the dominant force in English football.
He was crowned player of the players of the players twice in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 and is second in the ranking of all time in the Premier League for the decisive passes out of 118.
His contract should expire at the end of June, but it is not clear if he will continue to see his life as a player in the club’s World Cup, which takes place from June 14 to July 13.
“Each story ends, but it was certainly the best chapter,” added Bruyne. “Let’s take advantage of these last moments together!”
(With AFP entries)
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