Manchester United legend Paul Scholes did not take kindly to his daughter’s interruption when viewing the Red Devils’ season opener against Arsenal.
The heavyweight clash and pick of the opening weekend’s fixtures, was the first chance for United fans to see their revamped roster after a summer of big spending.
Scholes was among the legion of supporters who tuned into the action from Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. But at least some of the 50-year-old’s joy was stolen by the sight of his daughter draped in an Arsenal jersey.
Alicia, 24, filmed her father’s reaction as she wandered into the lounge in the opening minutes of the game. The hilarious social media clip shows the former midfielder bluntly telling his daughter to ‘take it off’.
She in turn replied with a swift: ‘No’.
Alicia is one of three children the United legend shares with his wife Claire Froggatt. They also share sons Arron, 25, and Aiden, 20.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes did not take kindly to his daughter’s interruption
Alicia, 24, filmed her father’s reaction as she wandered into the lounge in the opening minutes of the game wearing an Arsenal jersey
The netball star is one of three children the former midfielder shares with his wife Claire Froggatt
Alicia, who plays for London Pulse in the Netball Super League and represents England at international level, is in a relationship with Love Island star Ayo Odukoya.
The reality personality, 26, confirmed his relationship with Scholes’ only daughter in July. The two have since shared several glimpses of each other on social media.
Ayo was rumoured to be appearing on the next series of Love Island: All Stars, but it seems his plans have now changed as he is settled with Alicia.
Ayo split from his show girlfriend Jess Spencer shortly after series 11 ended in 2024.
He was rumoured to have moved on with Alicia after eagled-eyes fans noticed her soft launching him on Instagram.
Alicia shared a series of snaps, including one showing the back of a man’s head, and another of her holding hands with someone wearing a black hoodie.
Fans were quick to point out that Ayo owns an identical hoodie, seen on his social media account, and that the man’s distinct goatee resembles Ayo’s.
Alicia, who boasts 100k followers on Instagram, also works as an influencer.
Alicia Scholes, who boasts 100k followers on Instagram, makes time for her work as an influencer in combination with her netball career
On Sunday, she got the bragging rights in the Scholes household after Gunners ran out 1-0 victors.
Riccardo Calafiori’s 13th-minute header separated the two sides on an afternoon when the Red Devils deserved something from their efforts.
Scholes will no doubt have been happy to see the contributions of new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who both excited fans with their direct running and positive play.
Ruben Amorim’s men travel to west London to take on Fulham in their next fixture before a second round League Cup clash against Grimsby at Blundell Park.