Noboy in Europe watches cricket: Man City star Kevin De Bruyne

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Published at :April 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Modified at :April 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Noboy in Europe watches cricket: Man City star Kevin De Bruyne

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The Belgian midfielder was surprised after hearing cricket’s popularity in Europe.

Manchester City sensation Kevin De Bruyne refused to accept that cricket is the second most popular sport in Europe, after football, during a quiz game.

During a club quiz show dubbed “AI Showdown,” the midfielder and his City teammate James McAtee were challenged to list the top five sports that Europeans take part in.

However, the former Chelsea player was shocked and refused to recognize cricket’s popularity when the AI list showed it to be the second most popular sport after football, with basketball, tennis, and Formula 1 following.

“How can cricket be second on the list? That is a lie,” said Kevin De Bruyne, who hails from Belgium. “I do not know anybody in Europe who watches cricket, let’s be honest.”

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has 33 European members. Cricket’s growth, however, is poor outside of England. In addition to England, Scotland and the Netherlands have participated in the Cricket World Cups thus far.

With T20 cricket becoming more popular in these nations, Hungary and Serbia are the ICC’s newest members.

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Despite not being as popular as football, cricket is still one of the most-watched sports. South Asians who reside in European nations frequently play important roles in the formation of teams in non-traditional nations.

In complete disbelief, Kevin De Bruyne couldn’t believe and refused to accept the presenter’s assertion that cricket is the second most popular sport in Europe. Who? People from Europe? “No,” he responded.

He said that he watches every other sport on the list, with the exception of cricket. When Kevin De Bruyne star answered, “Yeah, I watch everything except cricket,” the entire studio erupted in laughter.

Kevin De Bruyne will leave Man United at end of season

Following a ten-year tenure with Manchester City playmaker confirmed that this season will be his final season with the Premier League team and he will then continue his search for a new club, with Saudi Arabian and Major League Soccer teams keen on signing him.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.