Prince William praises football fans

Prince William has thanked football fans for supporting their local communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

The 38-year-old royal - who is president of the FA and supports Premier League side Aston Villa - praised people for showing the "spirit" of the game in recent months by casting rivalries aside in order to help those in need.

William recently admitted he sees the sport as the ideal way to "let out some steam".

The British also royal believes the sport has become more "relevant" to him in recent years.

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