Landon Donovan reveals embarrassing reason for viral hairstyle as ex-team-mate exposes chat and say ‘fire your barber’
LANDON DONOVAN has revealed the reason behind his bizarre hairstyle after it went viral on social media.
The former USA international worked as pundit for Fox Sports as France beat Austria 1-0 at Euro 2024.
But viewers were distracted from Donovan’s analysis by his unusual haircut.
Fans joked: “Did he literally run out of the barbers half way through a haircut because he was late for work?”
Another laughed: “This can’t be real.”
And after seeing his look plastered across social media, Donovan received a message from his former LA Galaxy team-mate Mike Magee.
Magee hilariously wrote: “LD check Twitter asap and prob fire your barber.”
Donovan explained the strange trim, saying: “Where were you seven hours ago? Had a hair transplant procedure two weeks ago and was told it wouldn’t show up on camera.”
When asked by Magee if he could share the texts, he embarrassingly added: “It’s what I deserve.”
Donovan earned 157 caps for the US from 2000 to 2014.
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He also had a brief spell on loan at Bayern Munich and two stints at Everton.
After retiring from professional football, Donovan founded and became a co-owner of San Diego Loyal SC, which dissolved last year.
He also became a strategic adviser for League One side Lincoln City in 2021.
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Four dilemmas for Southgate ahead of England's second Euro 2024 clash
GARETH SOUTHGATE has plenty to think about ahead of Thursday’s second Group C game against Denmark.
SunSport’s CHARLIE WYETT looks at the major issues facing the England boss…
TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD
Southgate believes the Liverpool right-back could ultimately be an outstanding partner for Declan Rice in midfield. Alexander-Arnold did OK in the 1-0 win over Serbia but he is a work in progress in this position — to put it mildly. Asked about his display, Southgate said: “It seemed he was great when we were in control but struggled a bit when we lost control.” Conor Gallagher was introduced and he made England more solid. If Alexander-Arnold is dropped for Denmark, the entire experiment is over.
PHIL FODEN
The Manchester City star is becoming an enigma, which is such a shame. Particularly as he has come off an absolutely terrific season for City. Foden has now played 35 times for England and you can count the good games on one hand. Southgate will surely stick with Foden for the Denmark match rather than unleash Anthony Gordon or Eberechi Eze. If Foden struggles on Thursday, Southgate has to make the call and replace him after an hour.
KIERAN TRIPPIER
The Newcastle defender did well against Serbia even though he is not fully fit, having only just returned from a long lay-off. Add the fact he is right-footed and neither is he a perfect fit on the left. Southgate aims to start Luke Shaw when he is 100 per cent but this is unlikely to be against Denmark.
HARRY KANE
The England captain nearly scored his 64th international goal when he hit the bar — but it was still a struggle. He only touched the ball twice in the first half. Kane is certainly not dropping as deeply as he has in the past so the service has to be better. Equally, he does not look totally match sharp. He missed the end of the season with Bayern Munich with a back injury although he returned as a sub for England against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The slight concern over Kane was one reason a third striker, Ivan Toney, was added to the squad, with both James Maddison and Jack Grealish missing out.