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‘I'm going to Hollywood' – Micah Richards opens up on Tom Cruise acting class before Alan Shearer shuts down film dream

MICAH RICHARDS has opened up on his impromptu acting lesson with Hollywood legend Tom Cruise. Richards, 36, found himself rubbing shoulders with the acting icon as part of CBS' Champions League final coverage on their Advertisement 5 Tom Cruise gave Micah Richards some acting tips live on CBS Credit: @cbssportsgolazo The new show throws together David Beckham and his A-list pals with the CBS football regulars such as Richards, And when Tom Cruise joined the crew for Former Man City and And the four-time Oscar nominee made sure to give him his best advice, telling Richards to bow his head and look down to achieve his best sad look. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Now Richards has opened up on the unbelievable moment while chatting to Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer on the Rest is Football podcast - telling them he reckons he has what it takes to hit the silver screen. He said: "[Cruise told me to] put your head down a little bit, lower your eyes, chin down. "And I nailed it! I nailed it guys, I'm going to Hollywood!" Lineker joked: "I'm starting to cry, Micah. It's so real". Advertisement Most read in Football 5 Richards gushed about his abilities on the Rest is Football podcast Credit: X @RestIsFootball 5 Gary Lineker joked that his acting was moving him to tears Credit: X @RestIsFootball 5 Alan Shearer brought Richards crashing back down to earth Credit: X @RestIsFootball BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Advertisement Before Shearer brought Richards crashing back down to earth, telling him he's too jolly to play sad. He added: "You can't do sad! You're the happiest man in the world". Fans hail 'incredible' moment Micah Richards sits on David Beckham's lap during new show and chats to Hollywood legend Lineker, Richards and Shearer aren't all laughs and jokes, with the trio recently Lineker, Advertisement The show will air the best bits from matches in the video version of the podcast. DAZN chief Pete Oliver said: "The Rest Is Football is essential viewing and listening for fans who want insight, entertainment, and personality. "This partnership is a brilliant way to bring the Fifa Club World Cup even closer to that audience. 'It's about connecting global football with the voices fans trust and love, and showing the tournament in a fresh, exciting, and authentically British way.' Advertisement The revamped Club World Cup begins on June 15 and is being held in the US, featuring teams like Club World Cup 2025 Guide SOME of the world's biggest clubs are heading Stateside for a MAMMOTH Club World Cup. Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane will be showing their skills to packed crowds across the US. Los Blancos are favourites to lift the trophy in New York but will face stiff competition from around the globe. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the tournament... INFO Everything you need to know ahead of the Club World Cup LATEST NEWS & FEATURES Club World Cup winner Gary Lineker Referees to How 5