Who knew she was a Socceroos fan? American socialite Paris Hilton celebrates Mathew Leckie’s miracle goal that led to Australia’s historic World Cup win
The Socceroos made history at 3:30am Thursday morning by beating Denmark at the World Cup to send them through to the last 16 for the first time since 2006.
With roaring crowds of fans erupting across the country, Paris Hilton surprisingly showed his support for Graham Arnold’s underdog team.
The American socialite left a fire emoji on journalist Lavender Baj’s congratulatory Instagram post, suggesting she’s a fan of the Australia team.
The Socceroos made history at 3:30am Thursday morning by beating Denmark at the World Cup to send them through to the last 16 for the first time since 2006
Baj gushed about “the best day”. [her] f***ing life’, just hours after Mathew Leckie’s dream goal, the Socceroos won 1-0.
Posting a selfie and a series of videos from the big night, she wrote, “I’m not sure how to tell my husband-to-be that my wedding and the birth of my children doesn’t compare to a random Thursday morning in November though.” It’s about to be the best day of my damn life.
Just an hour later, Hilton, 41, saw the post and went straight to the comments to show her support by posting a fire emoji.
With roaring crowds of fans erupting across the country, Paris Hilton surprisingly showed his support for Graham Arnold’s underdog team
Socceroos fans across the country celebrated wildly as Graham Arnold’s underdog team made history by beating Denmark at the World Cup.
Written off as one of the worst Socceroos sides to ever compete in a World Cup, Australia silenced the doubters with a 1-0 win over Denmark to secure a place in the last 16.
It’s a feat only matched by the ‘golden generation’ of 2006, when a side featuring Tim Cahill, Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell were beaten by Italy in Germany.
The American socialite left a fire emoji on journalist Lavender Baj’s congratulatory Instagram post, suggesting she’s a fan of the Australia team
Australia meet another giant of world football this time in the knockout rounds when they meet an Argentinian side led by the great Lionel Messi on Sunday morning.
But now it’s party time across Australia and fans are sharing clips of themselves going absolutely nuts during wild scenes in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The largest crowd gathered in Melbourne’s Federation Square, where fans were stunned by Matthew Leckie’s goal and then again after the final whistle.
Socceroos fans across the country celebrated wildly as Graham Arnold’s underdog team made history by beating Denmark at the World Cup
Pubs and clubs across the country had relaxed their licensing laws to allow fans to enjoy a pint or two at a time when venues are normally closed – and Aussies definitely jumped at the opportunity.
At a bar on George Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, fans were seen hugging in the street and jumping in the air as the full-time whistle sounded and Australia’s World Cup campaign resumed.
Meanwhile, in a pub believed to be in west Sydney, a fan was heard begging the referee to “whistle you damn cunt” and when the official did his duty the whole jumped Venue from the seats and partied extensively.
Written off as one of the worst Socceroos sides to ever compete in a World Cup, Australia silenced the doubters with a 1-0 win over Denmark to secure a place in the last 16. Pictured: Graham Arnold celebrates with Riley McGree, Craig Goodwin, and Mitchell Duke