Soccer Aid 2024 viewers distracted by Robbie Williams’ ‘unrecognisable’ appearance: ‘Looks so different’

Soccer Aid 2024 fans were left doing a double take at Robbie Williams’ appearance.

The singer was leading the famous faces on Sunday (June 9) as the charity match made its return for 2024. The event saw the likes of Danny Dyer, Tommy Fury and Sam Thompson take part in the game.

But it’s fair to say Robbie got plenty of people talking. So much so, that some viewers claimed they didn’t even recognise him on the telly.

Robbie Williams at Soccer Aid 2024
Musician Robbie, who initiated Soccer Aid in 2006, made brief cameos throughout the show at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Appearing on Soccer Aid, Robbie rocked a smart blue trouser suit, styled with black glasses. But it was his hair transformation that left fans stunned. The Let Me Entertain You hitmaker opted for a grey long Mohawk-style hairdo.

Soccer Aid 2024 viewers stunned
Soccer Aid viewers were quick to share their thoughts on X, formerly known as Twitter. Many fans said they didn’t immediately recognise the former Take That member.

Robbie Williams looks so different these days

One person penned: “Do you know I’ve only just turned it on and I didn’t recognise Robbie Williams at first with his new haircut lol.” Someone else wrote: “I didn’t even recognise Robbie Williams at first earlier.”

A third said: “Robbie Williams looks so different these days. I wouldn’t have recognised him if it wasn’t Soccer Aid.”

Robbie Williams looking gorgeous in glasses!

Other fans were left smitten over his new look, with one gushing: “Robbie really suits the grey hair.” Another wrote: “Ooo Robbie Williams looking gorgeous in glasses! #SoccerAid.”

Soccer Aid 2024
Soccer Aid was created by Robbie back in 2006. Since its inception, it has raised a huge £100 million for the charity.

For this year’s match, Bobby Brazier, Jill Scott, Sam Thompson and many more all took to the footy pitch to show off their skills.

Meanwhile, Love Island narrator Iain Stirling was on co-comms duty, with Sam Matterface.