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Michael Douglas shares casual selfie that sparks mixed reaction from fans

The actor sparked a debate over the Women's World Cup final, which saw England and Spain go head to head

Beatriz Colon
Beatriz Colon - New York
New York WriterNew York
August 20, 2023
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Michael Douglas has been one of many thousands who have been following this year's Women's World Cup, which culminated with a nail-biting finale on August 20.

As England and Spain's team faced off at Stadium Australia in Sydney, the Academy Award winner shared his support for the two teams.

However, as he expressed his uncertainty over which team to back, his fans were quick to make it very clear who they thought he should be rooting for.

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Michael took to Instagram just ahead of the finale to share a very fitting, timely photo, a sunny selfie where he has the camera positioned aiming up at him, a blue sky and a Spanish Colonial Revival Style home appearing tall behind him.

However, relaxed and handsome as he looked in his gray sunglasses and Van Gogh graphic t-shirt, it was the flags for England and Spain hanging from the balconies at each side behind him that really drew his fans' attention.

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"World Cup Fever! Split sides," he aptly joked in his caption, and his followers were quick to take to the comments section under the post to defend their respective teams.

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The comments section was completely mixed, with some arguing: "I am hoping and praying England  wins as they have never won a world cup and other teams have won," and: "Come on England," as others added: "Vamos España!!!" as well as: "Hey, it happens!!! Go España!!!!"

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Meanwhile, some just appreciated the great selfie, and wrote: "Best actor and true legend. Have fun while watching," and: "Van Gogh t-shirt! Keep up the good work."

Bird's eye view of Michael Douglas' home in Mallorca, Spain. Photo taken in 2003.© Getty
The actor watched the nail-biting finale from his home in Mallorca

While Michael's wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, who hails from Wales, may be inclined to support England, the actor was watching the finale from his home in Mallorca, and was surely surrounded by fans rooting for the country.

Alexia Putellas, Jennifer Hermoso and Irene Paredes of Spain celebrate at the FIFA Women's World Cup following their 1-0 victory against England on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia© Getty
Ultimately Spain took the winning prize

Ultimately, it was the perfect place for him to watch the games, as Spain's La Roja team took the winning prize for the first time in soccer history with a 1-0 win.

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Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Sofia of Spain applaud team Spain following the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Final match between Spain and England in Sydney, Australia© Getty
Spain's Queen Letizia and her daughter Princess Sofia celebrated their home country's historic win in Australia

Olga Carmona made the winning goal, and Spain now stands as only the second country, after Germany, to win both the men's and women's World Cups.

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