Sweden’s World Cup supertwunk Lucas Bergvall has the gays drooling
Lucas Bergvall is only 20 and has appeared in exactly one World Cup match for 26 minutes. That hasn't stopped him from becoming a thirst trap.
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The World Cup is fully underway, which means there’s plenty of great soccer to watch every day and night. Much like with all of our other favorite sports, there’s so much more than just what’s happening on the field or court that interests viewers.
The girls and the gays have their eyes set on some of the world’s sexiest stars on the pitch, and one swoon-worthy Swedish hunk is getting more than just a little love on social media. Meet Lucas Bergvall, the 20-year-old midfielder playing for the yellow and blue.
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Bergvall, who also plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, was the youngest player in the game on Monday between Sweden and Tunisia. The Swedish team won the match 5-1, but social media was glued to this exuberant blonde.
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The above poster wanted to know if Bergvall was any good at soccer, or whether his beautiful physique and face card were carrying the load. The Guardian ranked Bergvall as one of the top young players in the world in an article written in 2023. It looks like he has the looks and the skills to match.
Some viewers joked that they were going to turn the match off the second Bergvall was out of the match.
When Bergvall made his debut for Tottenham last year, he commemorated the moment with a collage on Instagram, to which his thirsty fans commented things like “Beautiful man”.
There are posts on X showing Bergvall’s hair routine, as well as posts with people admiring the midfielder’s backside.
Good looks have been a part of soccer for as long as the sport has existed. Charisma has led to athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar capturing the hearts of millions of fans inside and outside of the sport. If Bergvall can keep developing his game, his charm is sure to continue garnering support worldwide.
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