Taylor Swift Could Play Role in Iconic Sports Rivalry
The couple kicked off their relationship in the summer of 2023 after Kelce called out the billionaire musician for avoiding his request to exchange friendship bracelets. The rest, as they say, is history as the couple has been inseparable over the past year and a half.
Kelce attended Swift's Eras Tour on a number of occasions all around the world including in London and Singapore. Meanwhile, the 14-time Grammy winner has been a mainstay at Chiefs home games ever since their romance started - attending her first game in September 2023 in a bout between the Chiefs and Chicago Bears.
Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.However, Swift's exposure to the sporting world might just be getting started. According to a new report from RAC1, via Sports Illustrated, Swift could be the musical artist to feature on Barcelona's shirt as it takes on bitter rival Real Madrid in El Classico.
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Swift is reportedly the "first choice" to be the next artist to appear on Barcelona's iconic shirt in the highly-anticipated game on Sunday, May 11. She's reportedly the top choice from Barcelona, which allegedly hopes to have Swift collaborate with its sponsor - Spotify, who named Swift the Global Top Artist for 2024.
Ed Sheeran and Travis Scott are reportedly in conversation for the role as well, which previously went to the likes of Coldplay, Drake and the Rolling Stones.
Swift does have a brief relationship with Barcelona's rival, playing two sold out shows at the home of Real Madrid, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
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